producer2 60 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 As previously mentioned but somehow lost: http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/print-edition/2012/05/18/city-courts-4-star-hotel.html?page=all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nashwatcher 733 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 hey producer, i could only read the first page of the article...do you know what sites they are looking at? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nashvylle 6925 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 I can't read the article, but I would bet the parking lot next to Brigestone Arena is one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSUBlueraider86 30 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 The Bert Mathews lot is one possible site. Another is the lot on 5th and KVB directly behind the MCC where some construction trailers were at one time. There is also a vacant lot on Peabody Street. Peabody Hotels has been in talks with Nashville for some time. I would like to see Intercontinental, Hotel Palomar, Mandarin, Kimpton, or some brand we don't already have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arkitekte 518 Report post Posted May 18, 2012 ^^^Where is the Bert Matthews lot exactly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
producer2 60 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Sorry, it was a locked page and I thought I copied it all. My bad. In essence, sites were not the topic but more about the City's willingness to use TIF if necessary to bring in a 4-star property. If you want scuttlebutt the word on the street is the former Westin site on lower broad is still leading the pack. It mentions Tony and his site but not many folks think that is going to happen. So it probably will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
East Side Urbanite 529 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Even though some of my view would be blocked if Tony did develop his proposed hotel, I would fully favor the project. That site is primed for a hotel. WW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samsonh 1121 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Ugh I could not be more against TIF financing for a 4 star hotel. Why do we need to subsidize hotel rates at a 4 star hotel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmay143 1044 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 The Bert Mathews lot is one possible site. Another is the lot on 5th and KVB directly behind the MCC where some construction trailers were at one time. There is also a vacant lot on Peabody Street. Peabody Hotels has been in talks with Nashville for some time. I would like to see Intercontinental, Hotel Palomar, Mandarin, Kimpton, or some brand we don't already have. How about all of those, . Sorry, that's my OCD speaking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrankNash 504 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 I understand what the city is doing when it comes to going after 4 and 5 star hotels downtown. The Westend and GreenHills will get the Ritz and Four Seasons hotels one day, but to bring big spending conventions to the city they need above standard service and lux rooms for the visit. To pull in the spouses the hotels need nice 3 meal a day cafes, resort like pool and spa. We have the night life down to a science. Also the limited service hotel like the Hyatt Place has it's place for people like myself that do'nt need the extras, but when the company is paying for some or all they want more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
producer2 60 Report post Posted May 19, 2012 I understand what the city is doing when it comes to going after 4 and 5 star hotels downtown. The Westend and GreenHills will get the Ritz and Four Seasons hotels one day, but to bring big spending conventions to the city they need above standard service and lux rooms for the visit. To pull in the spouses the hotels need nice 3 meal a day cafes, resort like pool and spa. We have the night life down to a science. Also the limited service hotel like the Hyatt Place has it's place for people like myself that do'nt need the extras, but when the company is paying for some or all they want more. Exactly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSUBlueraider86 30 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 It depends where the property goes to qualify for TIF. TIF is usually for redevelopment districts. I don't think all of the lots in Sobro are in redevelopment districts. WW or Producer 2 would know that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris holman 8689 Report post Posted May 21, 2012 So is the city going for a 500+ room hotel? Maybe another Omni size hotel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smeagolsfree 19460 Report post Posted May 22, 2012 The full NBJ article mentions a company out of Denver. Here are examples of their work: http://www.swerdling.com/projects/omaha.html I had mentioned to William that I thought there was going to be a surpirse that none of us expected and this may fit the bill. Interesting that in the plan the height limit in the KVB corridor in SoBro is UNLIIMITED. The only other area that has unlimited height limits are in the CBD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
