Edgefield D

Wow....can I like this 5000 times? There is such a huge need for a decent grocery store.

Usually...I will say...they mostly get up in arms when a developer wants to do spot zoning. Shelby and the west side of 10th fall within Edgefield. I personally haven't been bothered by Ascend and actually like the venue and like the fact I can walk over. I know some people had complained a lot at first and I think there were some adjustments made. I haven't really heard anything else about it lately. Just as a side note. We had our neighborhood holiday party on Sunday. It's amazing how quickly the make up of the neighborhood is changing. Tons of young families with kids. And, also....I wouldn't call it a unified neighborhood either. Lots of division. Many of the older neighbors leaving. I hope the character of the neighborhood remains intact (as far as historic structures). On the bike lanes. I love the idea. I myself was concerned about removing the turning lane. Woodland is a heavily traveled street. I'm curious to see what happens when Eastside Heights opens with the retail there at 5th and Woodland. Don't get me wrong....I'm very excited to have more walkable options a block and a half away. It SHOULD flow smoothly....I've just seen how metro handles things like that and am cautiously optimistic.

I agree with you Cliff. I am curious though...what is the scenario that happened outside of Edgefield that folks were up in arms about? I'm just curious...not picking an argument at all. As I've said before, I'm not a passionate pioneer...but I understand why some are.

Yep...that's me.

I guess I'm looking at it as....this site is actually under construction and they have always said this one would have a grocery store, but now it seems like it's more of a "possibility". I think this area will also serve East Nashville....so, in that sense I think it's a pretty broad area. I think there is room for different types of stores (Publix, Whole Foods, Trader Joes etc)...but probably not 2 Whole Foods and such.

The person from East End that's heading this up is very involved with development....so I feel like this is probably going to happen. He did say specifically that Shelby and 10th is another animal and would be a whole separate deal.

Glad to see it's moving forward. The article mentioned they don't have leases signed...and that a grocery store is possible later on. I wonder why it's so difficult for them to land a grocery store? I know I for one would shop there. Anything would be better than the Eastland Kroger.

The permit website is showing a 61,000 sqft plus Restoration Hardware....one of the new RH Galleries I guess. The address is 2101 Green Hills Village Drive.

That's true Cliff. I will say though....I've lived there for 8 years and I am NOT one of those pioneers that are so vocal. I consider one of the most vocal ones to be a good friend and I appreciate what she's done. You couldn't even get a mortgage on homes in Edgefield when they bought back in the 70s. I've heard all about what they had to do and what they went through...so I get their passion. It's a tiny little neighborhood that's surrounded by development. The makeup of the neighborhood is changing (for better or worse). I don't go to meetings like I used to and when I do I know very few people. I don't rush to one side or the other as much as I used to but I love development and improvements...I just want them to be thoughtful and to actually improve things.

Thanks Webber I didn't go to the meeting when they discussed the gas station (Luckys). But, a lot of neighbors weren't thrilled with the idea of expanding their beer options. I have mixed feelings about it. The last thing we need is more drunk people hanging out drinking in the park and the neighborhood...but if they are just expanding craft beer...I doubt that would contribute that that. That owner hasn't necessarily been a good neighbor....and that goes a long way with my neighborhood.

Thanks for the welcome. I'll definitely keep you posted with what I know. I doubt I can make it this Saturday...but I'll try to catch you when I can. There are a lot of things going on...just in my neighborhood (and it's tiny). Tulip Street Methodist closed and is for sale and the gas station on the corner of 5th and Main is trying to do some things (that didn't go over well with the neighborhood) and I haven't heard anything about that in a few weeks. The other night...there was also some info presented from the East End neighborhood about approaching public works to work on S 10th and make it parking on both sides and put in cross walks there as well as on 11th. I was excited about that...when we walk to 5 Points it's like frogger sometimes to get across 10th.

I've been a lurker on here for years...and decided to finally sign up. I live in Edgefield and we had a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday where Brett presented this idea of putting the sheriff's admin offices adjacent to the Cayce redevelopment. I don't think there are any drawings yet. The reaction to it was mixed. Our president (who is this brash lady from DC) thought it was fine...but some other neighbors weren't excited about it. I think Brett may ask the sheriff to come back and talk to the neighborhood about it.