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[Hankster]

Great pics of Nashville downtown and thanks for posting! Just like you, I think the retail offerings are meager as well, but there is great potential. Actually, there has been growth in retail in the past 15 years or so. What was sad was to see the great decline in retail in downtown are that took place from the 50's on to the 80's as people moved to the suburbs and away from the downtown areas. That trend is beginning to reverse and the potential is there for far greater downtown retail. The key is to continue to grow the number of people living there.

I'm guessing that last picture you posted is Seoul, Korea. Am I correct?

[Nashvillain]

Great pics of Nashville downtown and thanks for posting! Just like you, I think the retail offerings are meager as well, but there is great potential. Actually, there has been growth in retail in the past 15 years or so. What was sad was to see the great decline in retail in downtown are that took place from the 50's on to the 80's as people moved to the suburbs and away from the downtown areas. That trend is beginning to reverse and the potential is there for far greater downtown retail. The key is to continue to grow the number of people living there.

I'm guessing that last picture you posted is Seoul, Korea. Am I correct?

Thanks for the comments all.

Hank, I share your optimism about the future of the in-town area, I'm sort of informally brainstorming on how I can play a part in future growth personally.

Indeed the last photo isn't, in fact, Nashville as viewed from Love Circle, but rather the mega city, Seoul from Mt. Gwanak.

[Hankster]

Thanks for the comments all.

Hank, I share your optimism about the future of the in-town area, I'm sort of informally brainstorming on how I can play a part in future growth personally.

Indeed the last photo isn't, in fact, Nashville as viewed from Love Circle, but rather the mega city, Seoul from Mt. Gwanak.

I really hope you're able to play a role in the future growth in downtown Nashville. How great that would be! I was pretty darn sure that was Seoul. Believe it or not, I actually lived there from June, 1985 to December, 1987 while working on a plant startup project with TRW. The plant was a joint venture between TRW (based in the US) and Kia Motors to produce power steering gears and suspension components for Kia's first automobiles. Up until then, the Korean government had only allowed Kia to manufacture and sell trucks.

[Nashvillain]

I really hope you're able to play a role in the future growth in downtown Nashville. How great that would be! I was pretty darn sure that was Seoul. Believe it or not, I actually lived there from June, 1985 to December, 1987 while working on a plant startup project with TRW. The plant was a joint venture between TRW (based in the US) and Kia Motors to produce power steering gears and suspension components for Kia's first automobiles. Up until then, the Korean government had only allowed Kia to manufacture and sell trucks.

Cool, that must have been an interesting time to be in Seoul, what with the coming of the Olympics, the transformation of the country from dictatorship to democracy and whatnot. It's still quite an interesting place, certainly not the most beautiful city architecturally, but there is more than enough beauty in the natural environment, the people, food and culture to make up for it.

Anyway, I hope some of you guys and gals in Nashville get back out there with your cameras and document the progress of Nashville's built environment. While there might not be a surfeit of projects on the horizon, there has still been tons of progress in the past few years. Let's see some street level views of the Gulch with the Velocity and Terrazzo, Germantown and the North Capitol Area, etc. What's the mood like in the city? Are people out and about on the streets? Is anybody actually living in the Icon? How about the retail?

I'm on the other side of the world, otherwise I'd check it out for myself. So help a brother out.

[timmay143]

I took a few pictures in the car last week on my way to Indy. I warn you, these aren't the greatest due to being in a moving car, dirty car windows, and a point and shoot camera. However, I wanted to share this view that travelers see when passing through the city. Also, the Pinnacle/BB&S tower looks great! It adds a definite plus to the skyline.

Coming up on the 65N split south of DT.

A little closer, you can see the Pinnacle shooting up on the right. You can also see the Pinnacle sign on the west side of the building.

Decent shot even closer on the split. Notice the Pinnacle again with the Encore in its shadows.

Shot coming off the westward ramp looking towards the Gulch and Music Row.

Another shot with Terrazzo,Icon, West End and Music Row.

Shot of DT coming off the westward ramp. Not terribly noticeable, but the Viridian, Suntrust, Encore, and Pinnacle do make a big difference. Also, see that red portable crane sticking out to the left of the Pinnacle and Encore in the mid-ground? Anyone have any idea why that is there?

[timmay143]

Terrazzo and Icon from the 'state.

Closeup of the Terrazzo.

Icon

Rhythm

Rhythm again

NES building. I don't know why but this building is iconic for me (from childhood) and Nashville.

Shot coming up the westward side of the DT loop looking east towards DT.

Shot of the northside from the westward loop. Thanks Anthony's Showplace.

Beginning the north turn, DT shot.

Edited January 1, 2010 by timmay143

[timmay143]

North of DT.

Shot of DT from the north.

DT again from the north.

DT and the Cumberland.

DT right before the loop merges on the north-northeast side of town. Notice the impact of the Pinnacle in these last few shots.

This is on the way back from Indy. Coming down 65S from the north.

Kind of blurry but a little closer.

[timmay143]

Approach from the north, sorry for so many pictures.

Right before the split on the north. Going to take the eastward loop home this time.

From the east, DT Nashville.

5th and Main in East Nashville.

5th and Main again.

DT from the eastside. LP field and the Music City Bowl game traffic.

LP Field and Pinnacle. You can also see the Gateway Bridge and Rolling Mill Hill on the left.

Another shot of 5th and Main. Sorry about the billboard.

Not sure what this project is called. Looks like some nice condos. Southern part of East Nashville. I love the old smoke stacks!

Shot of DT about to cross the Cumberland from the southeast. Notice the tops of the Terrazzo and Icon in the Gulch on the far left.

[timmay143]

I have been trying to get around town and take some good closeup shots of places. However, when I come back in town I am so busy (and lazy) it is hard for me to do. Please get out there and get pictures of the progress. It is not big, but at least there is some stuff.

- 1700 Midtown

What else is going on in Nashville?

[timmay143]

I came across three crane sightings while shooting photos from the car while looping around town.

The first is on the westside. I think it is a little north of the Rhythm. I have no clue what it is. Need help identifying.

Second is on the southside of town north of the loop.

The third I caught north of town. Not sure if this is from the industrial area or a project on the northside.

[drewbert]

I made this skyline panorama scene from the roof of Adventure Science Center a couple months ago. Hope to do it again soon with a better camera. Maybe when it's not quite so cold up there!

http://www.circumspectfiesta.com/images/nashpan09.html

[Nashvillain]

Thanks Timmay. It's good to see somebody get out there and take some pictures, even if they're from the window of a moving car. By the way, the Rhythm has to be one of the worst condo projects in the history of the world. Definitely takes over from Bristol on Broadway for worst in Nashville. I drove by 1700 Midtown a while ago. It's, um, interesting. I'll try to get out and take some photos some day, but you're right, so lazy and too cold.

[timmay143]

I made this skyline panorama scene from the roof of Adventure Science Center a couple months ago. Hope to do it again soon with a better camera. Maybe when it's not quite so cold up there!

http://www.circumspe.../nashpan09.html

Wow!! Great pano drewbert!!! That is one of the best spots to get a good view of the area. What kind of camera do you have and what website did you load it up to?

[timmay143]

Thanks Timmay. It's good to see somebody get out there and take some pictures, even if they're from the window of a moving car. By the way, the Rhythm has to be one of the worst condo projects in the history of the world. Definitely takes over from Bristol on Broadway for worst in Nashville. I drove by 1700 Midtown a while ago. It's, um, interesting. I'll try to get out and take some photos some day, but you're right, so lazy and too cold.

Ha! I agree. The Rhythm is lacking and subpar. It needs just a little something like some color to at least make it a little better.

[drewbert]

Wow!! Great pano drewbert!!! That is one of the best spots to get a good view of the area. What kind of camera do you have and what website did you load it up to?

Thanks! The camera's just a regular point-and-shoot Canon powershot. The pan was stitched together in Photoshop - which also has a thingy for exporting code to make a zoomable web page. Still waiting for the weather to improve

Edited January 11, 2010 by drewbert

[timmay143]

Thanks! The camera's just a regular point-and-shoot Canon powershot. The pan was stitched together in Photoshop - which also has a thingy for exporting code to make a zoomable web page. Still waiting for the weather to improve

Wow, oh cool. That is a very nice shot with a point and shoot. I have never messed with Photoshop and that looks great. Maybe one day whrn I get some more time to donate to photgraphy I will get more into that kind of stuff or maybe I am just behind in that realm. I have a point and shoot too but want to upgrade on day to a DSLR.

It's getting warmer!

Edited January 14, 2010 by timmay143

[timmay143]

Also, drewbert or anyone. Do you guys know what the red crane is for behind the Meyers building?? I think I caught that too on my drive around.

[drewbert]

Not sure what it is, but I *think* it's on or near Drexel St, off of 8th Ave S, across from Cannery Row. I've passed by it on the 8th ave bus.

[Nashvillain]

Also, drewbert or anyone. Do you guys know what the red crane is for behind the Meyers building?? I think I caught that too on my drive around.

Here's a pic, sorry it's not the best. I didn't see a billboard or anything advertising what it is.

[Nashvillain]

Here's a pic, sorry it's not the best. I didn't see a billboard or anything advertising what it is.

A forumer over on the Nashville Charrette believes that it is housing for recovering substance abuse addicts, part of the Campus for Human Development.

[smeagolsfree]

Haven't heard much on this project. Does anyone know if it is just a regular ol' apartment building or if it fits in with this area of town?

I have been out of the loop for so long because of work I have not had time to keep up. I have to do research on this one when I get time.

[timmay143]

A forumer over on the Nashville Charrette believes that it is housing for recovering substance abuse addicts, part of the Campus for Human Development.

I see. Not bad I guess?

[jdavidf]

A forumer over on the Nashville Charrette believes that it is housing for recovering substance abuse addicts, part of the Campus for Human Development.

That's the new building for Room in the Inn.. they have a sign up now.. And a construction cam You enter 'guest' as the user name..

All part of the Campus for Human Development..

[nashvillwill]

Timmay, thanks for all of the shots.

Just a side comment to see if anyone else has noticed this. In your 5th picture (of Icon & Terrazzo) there is a video billboard in the picture (displaying "200%...." in your shot). I drive past it every night on my way home and that freakin' thing is bright! So bright, that i think it is distracting and dangerous. It really makes me squint when i have nighttime dilated eyes. I wish they could turn the brightness of that screen down at night. Besides the danger factor, it's just plain ugly.

Timmay, i share your love of the NES building! I remember they used to light it up really well during the holiday season. They don't do it anymore, i understand why, but i kinda miss it. It was counter-productive though.

Thanks again for the shots.

[timmay143]

Appreciate it.

Yeah, I have sensitive eyes at night as well and bright lights really get to me.

I took some shots this weekend while in Nashville. I will post them soon. It was a great day weather-wise!