Nashville Bits and Pieces

[MidTenn1]

Toyota has had a history with Nashville. The annual end of the year 'Toyotathon' was filmed at the studio (converted movie theater) on Franklin Pike some years ago. Nashville's advertising industry has a national reputation and respect but flies under the radar locally.

[titanhog]

I saw a national car commercial a few years back that was shot on the Natchez Trace Parkway...including the Hwy 96 bridge.

[TNinVB]

I keep seeing a commercial here in Virginia Beach (Geico I think) and it was filmed in Nashville during the Rock and Roll Marathon. 

[Nashtitans]

25 minutes ago, TNinVB said:

I keep seeing a commercial here in Virginia Beach (Geico I think) and it was filmed in Nashville during the Rock and Roll Marathon. 

Lol I know what you're talking about I seen it too. You're right, it was filmed in Nashville during the marathon

[MidTenn1]

Nashville has got to be allowed to host the Grammy Awards in the next 5 to 10 years...no excuses!!

1. They belong in Music City USA at least once a decade.
2. Nashville will have the all the necessary, first class hotel stock within walking distance of the arena. Yeah, I know. They don't walk and their feet never touch the ground, but it is a short Limo ride to the arena or MCC from any extra nice hotel.
3. Nashville knows how to and can put on a major, red carpet event like the CMA Awards, CMT Music Awards, Hockey All-Star game, etc., etc.
4. Nashville would provide aggressive readiness for any weather event. Most of Broadway and SoBro would be closed to outside traffic anyway, so immediate and persistent snow/ice removal would not be hindered by traffic jams and panic. And I-24 to the airport would be equally, aggressively maintained at any cost to avoid shutdowns. Plus, the Awards are on Sunday night,so only Friday evening through Monday afternoon would significant road closures be required.
5. The talent would show up, no doubt. Only the organizers seem to be the Cali-snobs. 
6. Have separate charter flights to and from L. A. to help VIP's avoid check-in delays.

Nashville will be ready!! 

[ZestyEd]

That's not far fetched.  Nashville did host the 15th annual Grammy awards in 1973 at the Tennessee theater!

[tragenvol]

On 2/12/2017 at 9:31 AM, MLBrumby said:

Thought this was fun and putting it out there because commercials don't have long runs anymore.  Was watching basketball games on TV yesterday and saw several times on at least three different channels a national corporate Toyota commercial made in Nashville. It's not for local dealerships only or one without people. It's for a Camry and has a mother who gets into her car and has (imaginary) race car suit/helmet and safety harness as she leaves work and heads to a soccer game. She is the coach. It shows her driving up Union Street towards the War Memorial and TPAC building. Then through 12 South and then to a soccer field where her team awaits. I see Houston and LA in these commercials most of the time. Sometimes New Orleans. First one I've seen in Nashville. 

Saw this commercial last night during the Grizzlies game.  Reese Witherspoon's store in 12 South got a nice plug.

Edited February 15, 2017 by tragenvol

[MLBrumby]

Does anyone who posts here in the Nashville forum regularly also have standing with Wikipedia.org?  If so, is there any possible way to get updated pictures of downtown Nashville on their page?  Just noticed they have an 8 year old photo of downtown. Would be great to get the same shot now... and then another shot from Love Circle.  

[bhibbs]

http://www.nashvillescene.com/news/cover-story/article/20852202/orchids-and-onions-architecture-awards

"Orchids and Onions"
The Scene has weighed in on nice and ugly architecture in our city


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[claya91]

3 hours ago, bhibbs said:

http://www.nashvillescene.com/news/cover-story/article/20852202/orchids-and-onions-architecture-awards

"Orchids and Onions"
The Scene has weighed in on nice and ugly architecture in our city


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I love Aertson Midtown, agree to disagree on that one.

Edited February 16, 2017 by claya91
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[CenterHill]

I'll second re Aertson.   Based on the renderings, I was expecting to be disappointed, but the real thing is growing on me. 

I actually like the Ascend design, and like going to shows there even more. 

I would have given The Chelsea on 12S a big ol' Onion.   

 

[NashvilleObserver]

1 hour ago, CenterHill said:

I'll second re Aertson.   Based on the renderings, I was expecting to be disappointed, but the real thing is growing on me. 

I actually like the Ascend design, and like going to shows there even more. 

I would have given The Chelsea on 12S a big ol' Onion.   

 

I second each of these comments. Aertson is a rare gem among many recent mid-town blunders. 

[claya91]

A quick story I've been wanting to share with you all. I work for AIG here in Brentwood. Our main headquarters is out of NYC and we've had senior execs down here just to catch up, review best practices, etc. I cannot stress how positive their opinion of the area was; mentioning how unsurprising it was that there were so many corporate relocations occurring, given the business climate, weather (they left sleet and freezing rain), entertainment, and hospitality. They even suggested they wouldn't be too disappointed if they were to relocate here from Manhattan. Just more evidence of the exposure Nashville is gaining outside of the entertainment industry. Our crowned 750 footer is coming folks. Patience.

Edited February 17, 2017 by claya91

[ZestyEd]

14 hours ago, claya91 said:

A quick story I've been wanting to share with you all. I work for AIG here in Brentwood. Our main headquarters is out of NYC and we've had senior execs down here just to catch up, review best practices, etc. I cannot stress how positive their opinion of the area was; mentioning how unsurprising it was that there were so many corporate relocations occurring, given the business climate, weather (they left sleet and freezing rain), entertainment, and hospitality. They even suggested they wouldn't be too disappointed if they were to relocate here from Manhattan. Just more evidence of the exposure Nashville is gaining outside of the entertainment industry. Our crowned 750 footer is coming folks. Patience.

Well, I guess there is some validity to AIG interests as the previous CEO stated "He's warned employees against buying New York-area homes as he mulls shifting jobs to less expensive locations".  

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130802/REAL_ESTATE/130809972/aig-to-move-headquarters-to-water-street

[claya91]

42 minutes ago, ZestyEd said:

Well, I guess there is some validity to AIG interests as the previous CEO stated "He's warned employees against buying New York-area homes as he mulls shifting jobs to less expensive locations".  

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130802/REAL_ESTATE/130809972/aig-to-move-headquarters-to-water-street

Thanks for sharing. I would expect Houston to be atop their list of potential locations as their largest subsidiary American General Life is HQ'd there but I'm sure Nashville would be considered as well.

[bhibbs]

anyone care to guess?

[titanhog]

Behind paywall...but it looks like it's Asurion (if you read under the image on the site)

Sources said the company is seeking about 300,000 square feet. The company could attain a more visible profile in the market if it decides to use the potential new office to move its headquarters downtown.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/02/17/giant-nashville-employer-scouts-for-huge-chunk-of.html

So...what do we have coming online that could house 300,000 sq feet?  Bridgestone's new building is 500k...so they'd need something more than half as big as Bridgestone.  Maybe the new 5th & Broadway office tower?

Edited February 17, 2017 by titanhog

[TheRaglander]

28 minutes ago, titanhog said:

Behind paywall...but it looks like it's Asurion (if you read under the image on the site)

Sources said the company is seeking about 300,000 square feet. The company could attain a more visible profile in the market if it decides to use the potential new office to move its headquarters downtown.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/02/17/giant-nashville-employer-scouts-for-huge-chunk-of.html

...huh...

News to me!

[MLBrumby]

Since Raglander works at Asurion, maybe it's Ingram Industries, Ryman or Gibson. Or one of the law firms. Just pure speculation.

Could also be one of the larger healthcare firms, like Ardent, but doubtful as they like lower profile suburban settings. 

[TheRaglander]

8 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

Since Raglander works at Asurion, maybe it's Ingram Industries, Ryman or Gibson. Or one of the law firms. Just pure speculation.

Could also be one of the larger healthcare firms, like Ardent, but doubtful as they like lower profile suburban settings. 

I am trying to find the right contact to ask about it.  The thing is, much of our corporate HQ in the Grassland area is also a call center and I am not sure call centers and "downtowns" mix so well.  They usually do better in the suburbs.  (Antioch, Wilson Country, Cool Springs)  While it is entirely possible, I don't think it's us.

[titanhog]

I'm just going by what is says under the photo on the NBJ.  It talks about Asurion.

[SoundScan]

Could be Premise Health. They are growing rapidly and are already out of space in their current HQ in Maryland Farms after recently expanding. They also have offices in Franklin. They are one of our clients and there was discussion last year about consolidating offices.

[ariesjow]

Sounds like a perfect fit for either Fifth + Broadway or the Mainland Cos. proposal for the roundabout. 

[titanhog]

Asurion...

Nashville-based mobile insurance provider Asurion is looking for 300,000 square feet of office space, Nashville Business Journal reports.

The company, one of Middle Tennessee’s largest, is headquarter in Grassmere and has ancillary offices in Antioch, Smyrna and SoBro.

http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20852613/report-asurion-seeks-300000-feet-of-office-space

Maybe this could be the catalyst to get a redesign and bigger building at the Trolley Barns site with Eakin?

Edited February 17, 2017 by titanhog

[TheRaglander]

10 minutes ago, titanhog said:

Asurion...

Nashville-based mobile insurance provider Asurion is looking for 300,000 square feet of office space, Nashville Business Journal reports.

The company, one of Middle Tennessee’s largest, is headquarter in Grassmere and has ancillary offices in Antioch, Smyrna and SoBro.

http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20852613/report-asurion-seeks-300000-feet-of-office-space

Maybe this could be the catalyst to get a redesign and bigger building at the Trolley Barns site with Eakin?

Assuming the building was constructed with 300,000 sq ft, and above ground parking and retail, about how tall would that be?