[IKEA to Nashville]

Omg, who else just got excited seeing this thread trend thinking there was IKEA movement to Nashville?  Great to hear @jmtunafish and I've considered pickup as well. I particularly like seeing certain items in person before purchase, so having a local store would be a HUGE plus but the local pickup is a great option. 

[IKEA to Nashville]

Say what you want about IKEA, but my personal experience has been very positive. I've purchased a dresser, bed frame, a few tables, a chair, a coupe desks and some kitchen items all from IKEA. Their style is fresh and modern, and they've held up better than other 'lower priced' goods purchased elsewhere. The whole assemble-it-yourself concept shouts 'cheap quality' to some, but in my opinion it doesn't mean their materials are of lesser quality. Sure,  it is time intensive, but at-home assembly is key to keeping their prices lower than other big box stores.  Crossing my fingers this happens for Nashville!!!

[More Accolades for Nashville]

38 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

As I stated on one of the previous posts regarding this list, all of these lists are subjective along with their methodology. It also seems as if everyone always wants to put Memphis on their Sh** list for some odd reason or another. The fact that Murfreesboro is on there is sort of crazy too. I am surprised cities like Camdon New Jersey didn't make the list along with Flint MI or Jackson MS. Another thing I do not understand is the connect on the list with Lawn Starter and lawn care locations and the other recent studies they have done which makes me think this is nothing more than click bait.

see below: My fav is best cities for Pumkin lovers!

• 2023’s Best Cities for Cheese Lovers
• 2023’s Best Cities to Walk Your Dog
• 2023’s Best Cities for Ice Skating
• 2022’s Most Festive Cities
• 2023’s Best States at Managing Waste
• 2023’s Best Cities to Live Without a Car
• 2023’s Best Cities for Veterans
• 2023’s Best Cities for Fast Food Lovers
• 2023’s Best States to Live Off the Grid
• 2022’s Best Cities for Pumpkin Lovers

You know, I have read a lot of internet nonsense over the years but these take the cake as the most complete and total whoppers of fabricated click bait I've ever seen. My favorite is most festive cities. Just look at those ranked higher than Nashville. No disrespect to ANYONE in those cities....but commmme onnnnn. Not that I had any respect for LawnStarter before but, now? Wow.   

[Travel observations and new developments of other cities and countries]

Always a step ahead of us.

A supertall skyscraper is coming to Austin, Texas.

 

 

[New Titans Stadium (60,000 capacity dome, ground level retail, directly east of Nissan Stadium)]

I'm sorta picking up library vibes from this design. Yes, library and maybe some Frank Lloyd Wright sprinkled in for good measure.    

OH I got it! A library.... designed by Frank Lloyd Wright... IF it were inside the Hickory Hollow Mall food court circa 1990!  

Nailed it. 

[Tallest buildings in Nashville by official building height]

On 8/4/2022 at 11:03 AM, nashville born said:

 

With a little bit of follow through (looking at you Pinnacle, 1001 Church, and 1010 Church) from a couple projects, we can make this list! 

Sunny Isles Beach is basically North Miami.

This is a super interesting entry on Wiki. What's crazy is, Austin will be catapulting its way up the list by a good margin after all current construction projects are complete. In fact, I'd argue it will have one of the most spectacular skylines in the country... outside NYC and Chicago of course. I've always aspired Nashville would eventually 'catch up' to Austin with all our ongoing construction, but alas. They simply charge forward with more and more eye-popping projects, both taller and more daring, than anything in our timetable.  Still waiting for a true 'signature' tower! :)

[800 Lea , 45 stories, 610', 120 (?) condos, 60 capacity underground garage)]

23 hours ago, Baronakim said:

How much do you get paid to be an architectural critic?  If you expect the Sidney Opera House, the Pickle or the Shard, you are SOL bro.   When you come up with a way to make cut stone or brick as economical and insulative  as glass curtainwall, I am sure you will be the most successful architect since Frank Lloyd Wrong.

 

I have friends from Tampa, Jacksonville, Austin, Charlotte who have all commented on how unremarkable and architecturally displeasing our current skyline is despite the surge of infill and vertical build. I believe what Licec may be pointing to is a complete lack of a 'signature' tower to not only add height, but also character to the plethora of cracker box shapes. The 505 is the arguably the pinnacle of our current skyline. Other than height, let's be honest, it's simply not the most visually appealing structure.  Don't get me wrong, infill is great, but I feel all of us who are experiencing Nashville's boom  are aching for that bold, unique design element our current skyline is begging for. 

[Mid City (1501 Broadway, 8 acres on Broadway, 7 towers of 20-35 stories, 1.3 million sq. ft. office, 1,000 residential units, 150,000 sq. ft. commercial/retail)]

I don't post much, but I had to just come on here and express my shock and horror over this "missed-use" proposal. I'll form and lead the picketing committee if you'd like. Where should we gather, on 14th or 16th? 

[Ritz Carlton Hotel /Residential (46 stories & 32 stories, 240 rooms, 150 condos, 185 apts,), 560 capacity garage]

4 minutes ago, titanhog said:

Some of the better RC designs by Google search:

 

These are beautiful designs, truly. I'm still waiting for Nashville to break the 'crackerbox' ceiling with a bold, beautiful design. The Four Seasons would have been a great opportunity, this could be our next!  

[Four Seasons Hotel and Residences, 40 stories, 542', $400 million]

Hello all. My apologies in advance if this has already been answered. But, once the roof height is met, will there be any kind of decorative lattice of sorts (not sure what it's called) that would increase the visual height above the actual roof level? 

[5th & Broadway | 501 Commerce | NMAAM | 34 story apt, 26 story office, + 183,000 sq. ft. of Retail]

12 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

Sort of, as a lot of the folks that will be doing business in there will probably be 80% tourist and 20% local. Most people that are local with any sense typically steer clear of Broadway because it is mostly tourist.

Sure everybody brings their out of town guest there, but I know most of my friends stay away. I go downtown for reasons other than eating as I walk but do not buy anything on lower broad. I cant even tell you the last time I walked into one of those ratholes. Besides it will be a cold day in you know where before I give Steve Smith any more money to further his cause redneckability.

Agreed. You also have to figure in the sheer number of people with 'money' moving downtown in all the swanky high-rises. What type of lifestyle are they going to experience? Do they want to be in the midst of an endless array of deep fried this and that? Or will they expect more luxury, which is lacking? Is Nashville blending these lifestyles appropriately? There are a lot of questions poking around in my mind. 

[5th & Broadway | 501 Commerce | NMAAM | 34 story apt, 26 story office, + 183,000 sq. ft. of Retail]

Are we still rather certain Apple will occupy the corner spot? I can't imagine something as elite as an Apple Store surrounded by so many food (and not likely 'quality' food options at that) and entertainment options, and not much else!

[Soccer in Nashville]

I love the design actually, I just can't get past thinking Nashville, South Carolina when I see "Nashville SC".