From the Downtown Home Tour today

[smeagolsfree]

Just got back from the Downtown home tour. This would be the first group of phots for you guys. I will try and get a few more up a little later. Saw several of you guys out today. Hope you enjoyed the show. It was a great day for the tour.

From atop the West View

Homewood Suites under construction in Doctors building

The Adelicia

Harrison Square Phase 1 and 2

Rolling Mill hill

Atop the Viridian

Just 1.2 million in the Viridian

Terrazzo Sales Center form Viridian

SunTrust Rising

5th & Main rising

Ghost Dance Rising

Encore Rising

[Nashvillain]

Great job, Smeagol's. Thanks for getting out there and taking pictures. I can't wait to see the rest.

[BnaBreaker]

Wonderful photos!

[Skyscrapergeek]

Good to see you today Ron. Nice pics. Perfect day! Oh, and I told you not to post that pic of me in the pool.

[Hankster]

Wonderful pics! Thanks for the update. Those were my first views of 5th and Main and Ghost Dance.

[downtown cliff]

Good shots. Glad to see you drop by the homestead today.

[smeagolsfree]

The Stahlman

[smeagolsfree]

Hey Todd, Just thought I would let you know the view form the Westview roof is probably the best view DT. You have jewel there and it

[jcoop]

is the suntrust topped out? just wondering because I hadn't heard anything, but from the looks of those pictures it looked like it is...

[Skyscrapergeek]

Yes, you are correct.

[BnaBreaker]

Since I unfortunately am not able to make it down to Nashville too often these days, this is my first time seeing some of these projects and i've got to say, i'm a little confused at the placement of some of these buildings. I realize you've got to start somewhere, and I am so glad to see this 'urban building boom' happen in all corners of the city, but this, for example:

Really, why would anyone want to live there? I thought the point of urban living was to be within very close proximity to all sorts of amenities? This place borders an empty field, an expressway on-ramp, and a gas station. I'm not saying I don't support the project, but can someone tell me, what are the perks of living in such a place? Many of you probably know the surrounding neighborhood much better than I do.

[Justiceham]

Hey, green space and a place to fill up are amenities . I understand your pondering, though. I think that you have to see the bigger picture. One day, just one day there will be much more surrounding these highrises because they will spark development. Whole neighborhoods will emerge or mix with old and new, just look at the Gulch.

[it's just dave]

The site isn't as desolate as it looks. At the intersection of 5th and Main, you have ready access (even walking or bus) to downtown just across the river, less than a half mile or so away. You're basically on the edge of Edgefield, Five Points and all of East Nashville. A five minute drive in many directions will put you right in the middle of lots of amenities. This project will, itself, include retail and restaurant offerings.

The photo is a little deceiving. If taken from the opposite vantage point facing downtown, I think you'd see the point more clearly.

[ATLBrain]

I have always thought that 5 and Main is a bit of a pioneer in its location. Nevertheless, Dave knows that area as well as anybody, and I know it's just one block over (to the right in the photo) from Woodland and 4 blocks from Five Points. Now I haven't seen any recent news, but that part of Main is slated for a major beautification project with a fountain in the median and lots of greenscape and lighting. Underground utilities? I don't know, but Main/Gallatin is screaming for a big change in that area.

[smeagolsfree]

Yes it is a pioneer project, but remmeber this is phase I of a III phase project. Many of these units ar moer affordable than their counterparts DT. You are very close to the 5 points area and a ten minute walk DT. It is not near as bad as you may think. Its also only about two or three blocks from City View Condos.

[Hankster]

I think this project location is very desirable when you consider the cost of getting in plus the location. If I lived there and worked downtown, I would walk to work most days.

[Nashvegas06]

Here are some pictures from yesterday. I have more from The Stahlman, The Phoenix Lofts and Broadway lofts. I have to say that there is something to be said about the smaller developments and their personality.

That being said, it was a great day to be downtown! It was also exciting to see so many people out yesterday. I think that they should look at some type of full weekend "Live it up" festival to help people really feel the vibe of downtown.

Waiting for it to start

Standing tall

Church Street Lofts (the roof)

Church Street Lofts

Looking Down to the Cumberland at The Terrazzo Sales Center in the L & C tower

Terrazzo Sales Center

Walking to The Viridan

Hey Lexy what kind of Jet is that? LOL

The Viridian

Again it was great to see everyone and I will try to post the other pictures later.

[Jeeper12]

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Nice way to follow up a great home tour and a fantastic marathon weekend. Let's hope the next administration takes a much more hands on approach to curbing this kind on nonsense on 2nd Avenue.

[Nashvillain]

Beautiful pictures Nashvegas! I hope you become one of our regular photo-posters.

[Nashvegas06]

Thanks Nashvillian, I see that you got into the digital camera game. It is a lot of fun.

[downtown cliff]

Beautiful pictures Nashvegas! I hope you become one of our regular photo-posters.

[Nashvegas06]

Thank you Downtown Cliff. Here are the pictures of The Phoenix. It is an incredible place that these pictures can't do justice.

The Phoenix

Like I said they can't do justice, but just imagine the nightlife on the weekends when looking down at Printers Alley. Who needs tv?

[Nashvegas06]

Here are the pictures of The Stahlman Building. Again they don't do the place justice Part because I posted while waiting on a flight today and I don't have Paint Shop Pro to adjust them. But mainly because you have to be there to really see it all.

The Exchange (Sorry My Mistake)

The Stahlman Building

That is all I have. Anymore and I would just be repeating some of the other great shots already posted.

[downtown cliff]

Great stuff, again. Thanks!

[Hankster]

I love the Stahlman Building project. It's even better than I expected. Thanks for the pics.