farm_boy

Absolutely NOT true! He is only stating what should be common sense! Of course we all want a subway, but if it costs 8 billion versus 1 billion to expand our existing interstates to 20 lanes, then it is difficult to justify the cost of a subway! Also, if mass transit saves you only 5 minutes a day on a commute, is the cost justified? These are the types of questions that seem to get ignored by some. We desperately need mass transit, but it will be a failure if it does not provide cost and time savings for the users. And that includes the cost to build.

^^ Still visible from Watterson, even now

Nice! Credit Sky5, Newschannel 5, Nashville CBS affiliate

I have heard (long before now) that the Sullivan building is not in good shape. But that doesn't mean it's not salvageable. Wait for the structural engineers to make a professional determination first Ironically, I had heard the Frost building is still a keeper

Maybe to block out the competition ...

Here you go, from Sky5 this morning ...

But, yes, something could be done Here is another example:

I'll just leave this here ....................................

Wow! It's been so long since they were visible, I forgot about the piano keys! I thought they were incorporated into the design to tie into the Owen Bradley Park

Oh, don't get me started. I rented a car and drove home last year when it snowed here and I was left stranded in Atlanta for (what would have been) 3 days. I don't know how MSP or ORD does it, but BNA definitely ain't got it

I would give this about a 75% chance

I think you meant Encore, not Pinnacle. The SoBro and Encore are both about 23 stories (currently) and they are about the same height (currently). They appear about the same from the KVB Bridge. FYI, The SoBro will be much shorter than Pinnacle when completed

Did I miss an important announcement? ** top photo is from Google maps

InterContinental Hotels out of Palmer's West End Summit project

Not in Nashville! The HCA Parallon tower is the tallest steel building that will be built for a long time. The resources, knowledge, skilled labor, etc. to build tall steel towers are not available in Nashville, today. 505 will be reinforced concrete

So they are not gonna build this??? bummer

Tony never got FAA approval for "Big Sig" at 1050'. The highest approval he got was announced at 750'

??? Where have you been? They held a honorary Karl Dean groundbreaking ceremony 3 months ago. Construction will soon follow (in 2023)

Commentary: i will say that BNA is really a nice airport. But when you visit other airports in bigger cities, BNA is "not impressive". DTW is a great example, of impressive, with the high ceilings and lots of natural light. But BNA is really nice for a city - the size of Nashville. As others have pointed out, the baggage area was designed to accommodate planes smaller than a Greyhound bus. There will be no flights on 777 or A-380 at BNA and there is no hope of landing an international flight if you can't handle the baggage. $240 million in upgrades beginning this year - which is great - but nothing to address any hopes of attracting larger planes or international flights. Try again in 10 years

Currently, the two sheds on the northern side of the Farmer's Market do nothing to contribute to the mission of the Farmer's Market. I don't want to start a conspiracy theory, but this might be intentional to 1) remove this noncontributing element and 2) give some much needed money to the Farmer's Market. While the loss will be lamented, it is very difficult to see a need for them anytime in the next 20-30 years. Hopefully, 20 years from now, There will be a proposal to extend the Farmer's Market back onto this lot - DUE TO DEMAND. Other cities have a big centralized Farmer's Market, but metro Nashville has spoken clearly that it has no interest in such. Franklin, East Nashville, etc. all want a local Farmer's Market and when you talk with the people at these local farmer's markets, almost all of them have never visited (or only visited 1-2x) the Nashville Farmer's Market - and over 50% of them will never visit the Nashville FM due to A) the distance and B) perception that their local market is better. People here will not drive 20-30+ minutes to buy corn for $4/dozen, but they will if it is Whole Foods - very frustrating ... The forced removal of Gulf Pride Seafood was probably the most stupid move by the NFM in the history of the market and resulted in a severe drop in business/visitors. Ending the 3rd party resellers to return it to a 'traditional' farmer's market, was one of the best decisions in the in history of NFM.

I was expecting a burger that tasted better than McD's/BK/Wendy's ... not something that made me want to RUN to Krystal's. Please replace with Whataburger!! And they should be ashamed to call that hog wash they serve as sweet tea

FYI, they said on the news that the water main had been fixed Main Library will reopen at 9 AM tomorrow When: Friday, January 8, 2016 (all day) Where: Main Library The damaged water line that caused Main Library to close Friday, January 8 is now repaired. Main Library will reopen at 9 AM tomorrow, January 9 for normal operating hours. Contact: Main Library (615) 862-5800 Categories: series/Closed, Locations, location/Main Library, Series

Cool Springs Just joking ... hopefully ... Hoping for 800 ft on the Michael Hayes lot at KVB between 2nd and 3rd

Poster on SSC noted crane will be installed Monday-Tuesday

From SkyFive (WTVF, NewsChannel 5) yesterday ** Maybe metro requested the lake to be drained due to concerns it may overflow ??? I doubt it ** Maybe needs to be drained for tax assessment or property appraisal ??? ** Maybe collecting money from the "wishing well" ??? (I have personally thrown a few pennies in while wishing for 3 25-story towers)