BnaBreaker 9389 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 Wait, so the property doesn't include Sweet CeCe's/Hattie B's? I thought the strip wasn't there in the overhead plan we saw? Of course, after going back and looking while typing - you're right. What an absolutely outrageous situation this has become. Leave a 1970's strip but tear down the house... dumb. That is pretty ridiculous. Maybe in Nashville that's the secret formula for preservation though? Should all of Nashville's historic buildings try wooing a trendy chain cupcake shop as a tenant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanhog 15661 Report post Posted October 9, 2014 I was thinking someone else must own that Hattie B's building...and won't sell. If it's owned by the same people trying to sell the land for the new construction, then yes...that's crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanhog 15661 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Behind the scenes of the "Save Studio A" preservation negotiations. http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/industries/music/2014/10/09/story-behind-deal-save-nashvilles-studio/16993079/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwithers1 1441 Report post Posted October 10, 2014 That is pretty ridiculous. Maybe in Nashville that's the secret formula for preservation though? Should all of Nashville's historic buildings try wooing a trendy chain cupcake shop as a tenant? That's an interesting hypothesis. It's better than any ad-hoc preservation strategy (absent historic districting) that I have, LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TnNative 87 Report post Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Wasn't sure where to put this. I went to a great little fund raiser in McMinnville a few weeks ago called Sip & Saveur and was taken by the quaintness and beauty of the old town area. I snapped a few pics with my crappy camera phone. There were some new businesses popping up and some revitalization happening. They still have their old theater, Park Theatre, and according to my sis-in-law, they are in midst of fundraising and renovation. Sort of reminds me of a little section of Asheville NC. There is even a very large hill that might pass for a mountain behind the city street/water tower (although it did not come through in my pics) http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3427-img-20140927-183744/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3430-img-20140927-183756/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3428-img-20140927-183539/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3433-img-20140927-193035/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3434-img-20140927-192247/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3435-img-20140927-192255/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3436-img-20140927-193310/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3438-img-20140927-193424/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3439-img-20140927-193435/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3440-img-20140927-193440/ http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g55193-d3614213-Reviews-Collins_River_BBQ_Cafe-McMinnville_Tennessee.html http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3431-img-20140927-185219/ http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3442-img-20140927-201029/ https://www.facebook.com/ParkTheatreMcMinnvilleTN http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/gallery/image/3441-img-20140927-194136/ Edited October 13, 2014 by TnNative 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHofKS 8654 Report post Posted October 14, 2014 From the Tennessean (sorry no link, subscription site); An interesting 'photo merge' of a contemporary photo of Second Avenue with a photo from 1985 showing the demolition of a building destroyed by fire. Old and new photos merge to show what Second Avenue looked like in 1985 and today. In 1985, a crane and scooping shovel knocked down the fire-ravaged shells of three historic Nashville buildings after the Algernon-Blair Group of Montgomery, Ala., rejected plans by Historic Nashville to preserve the building facades. The Alabama group proposed a 24 story building on the site, but had it rejected by the City. Soon after, the buildings burned down. The lot still sits empty after 30 years. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirydi 356 Report post Posted October 14, 2014 ^Interesting. I had always wondered what was on that lot. I'm surprised that it hasn't been developed yet, seems like a prime location for something. Anybody know who owns it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vrtigo 3252 Report post Posted October 14, 2014 ^Interesting. I had always wondered what was on that lot. I'm surprised that it hasn't been developed yet, seems like a prime location for something. Anybody know who owns it? Someone with enough cash to sit and wait for thirty years, apparently... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nashmoney 719 Report post Posted October 14, 2014 ^Interesting. I had always wondered what was on that lot. I'm surprised that it hasn't been developed yet, seems like a prime location for something. Anybody know who owns it? Alex Palmer maybe??.... 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BnaBreaker 9389 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) The Fairmont, The Blackstone, and The Lee have all been purchased and are NOT being torn down for new Dunkin Donuts franchises, but are actually being renovated!! Finally, some positive news on the historic preservation front...not that any of these were in any immediate danger, but one never knows in this city: https://www.nashvillepost.com/news/2014/11/20/trio_of_vintage_apartment_buildings_sells_for_173m Edited November 21, 2014 by BnaBreaker 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smeagolsfree 19498 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 I was very relieved to have seen that. All three of those buildings are gems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UTgrad09 4435 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Wonderful news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TNinVB 1639 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Great news! Wonderful buildings and soon to be even better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nashvillwill 1672 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 Awesome news! I wonder what the extent of the renovations will be. It may just be cosmetic renovations, but I would love to see an extensive rehab of these buildings. I can tell you from experience that The Lee has problematic heating boilers. It's either completely off, or it's 200 degrees! I sure hope they keep the original elevators in the Lee. They are in need of serious repair, but they are the only scissor style elevators in Nashville that I've ever seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e-dub 2995 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 i'm pretty sure 222 polk avenue has those style elevators? or - at least - had when the building was rentals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Side Urbanite 532 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 Major victory. I talked to an official with the buyer. He "gets it." Encouraging. WW 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drewbert 30 Report post Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) i'm pretty sure 222 polk avenue has those style elevators? or - at least - had when the building was rentals. I believe that's correct - I visited there a few years ago, looking to buy a condo. Tiny little elevator, narrow staircases. Utterly charming exposed brick interiors in the units, renovated in '06. Sadly some details about the HOA seemed fishy at the time, so I moved on. Edited November 22, 2014 by drewbert Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanhog 15661 Report post Posted December 4, 2014 Mike Wolfe of "American Pickers" is restoring an 1898 building on Jo Johnston Ave. http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2014/12/01/mike-wolfe-american-pickers-historic-restoration/19733923/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smeagolsfree 19498 Report post Posted December 23, 2014 Deal for Studio A now in place with partners. https://www.nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2014/12/23/waxman_eyes_bajo_sexto_taqueria_for_hall_of_fame Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanhog 15661 Report post Posted December 23, 2014 Deal for Studio A now in place with partners. https://www.nashvillepost.com/blogs/postbusiness/2014/12/23/waxman_eyes_bajo_sexto_taqueria_for_hall_of_fame The link goes to a story about a taqueria in the CMHoF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smeagolsfree 19498 Report post Posted December 23, 2014 The link goes to a story about a taqueria in the CMHoF. Fixed, and thanks for catching. It happens sometimes. My brain moves faster than my fingers. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanhog 15661 Report post Posted December 24, 2014 I have to say...it's wonderful to see some of the area's preservationists saving structures and land one piece at a time...as these 3 men have done in the past, and with Studio A. It's a nice counter-balance to all of the construction. http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2014/12/aubrey-preston-brings-on-big-name-partners.html 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoermanPhoto 17 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Music Row to now historic? http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/industries/music/2015/01/12/music-row-named-national-treasure/21626003/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volsfanwill 1563 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 beat me to it. this is good news. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanhog 15661 Report post Posted January 12, 2015 Good to see. Not every building on Music Row needs to be preserved, but there needs to be some thought going into which structures have enough music history attached to them to be considered for future protection of some sort. There's no need to have a "Music Row" while tearing down everything associated with the music industry. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
