Davidson West: Bellevue, Bordeaux, Green Hills, MetroCenter, Nations, N Nashville

[Boybugle63]

On 2/20/2023 at 1:23 PM, Nash_12South said:

Well, I don't disagree, but I like the backstory, that I've heard, on part of the reasoning for their leaving. I was told, that Pottery Barn was asked to leave the Mall at Green Hills, way back, when they built their Cool Springs store as previous mall owners only wanted "unique" stores in the mall. Pottery Barn was not happy and wanted to pull Williams Sonoma from Green Hills immediately but cooler heads (and a lease and no other locations) slowed the process down. Admittedly gossip, but gossip I trusted.  I do agree with the trend away from Malls.   

 I've heard the same from some reliable sources about Pottery Barn's move from the mall in the early 2000s.   We had a long conversation with one of Pottery Barn's managers on Christmas Eve.  Asked them about the move of William Sonoma into the former space of Pottery Barn Kids.  Turns out most customers who buy from Pottery Barn Kids buy online, so William Sonoma saw an opportunity to move into the Hill Center.  Made perfect sense to me.  The Manager also mention that the Green Hill Mall was really focusing on bring "Boutique" and "Unique" Stores to the center.  I'm guessing mainly stores that have no other location in the area (excluding 2 of the anchor stores ;Macy's and Dillard's).   Heck!  I'm still waiting for a permanent See's Candy Store!  LOL     William Sonoma Corporation has to be very happy to have 3 of their brands in the same center,  West Elm, WS and PB.  

[markhollin]

Martin Subaru Dealership (2 stories) update: topped-out.

Looking south from Taco Bell lot on east side of Brick Church Pike, 1/2 block south of West Trinity Lane:

[ThreatLevelMidnight]

Has anyone heard anything about what is happening near that corner? On West Trinity Lane, before Jacks, what are they putting where the old "Fat Mo's" and "Waffle House" used to be?

[GregH]

1 hour ago, ThreatLevelMidnight said:

Has anyone heard anything about what is happening near that corner? On West Trinity Lane, before Jacks, what are they putting where the old "Fat Mo's" and "Waffle House" used to be?

At 310 W Trinity? "CONSTRUCT A 950 SF BUILDING FOR DUTCH BROTHERS COFFEE."

[markhollin]

Proximity Townhomes (3 stories, 60 units) update: first phase in NE corner topped-out.

Looking NW from intersection of West Trinity Lane and Old Matthews Rd:

Looking SW from Old Matthews Rd., 1/3 block north of West Trinity Lane:

Looking SE from back of North Lights Apts. complex:

[ThreatLevelMidnight]

17 hours ago, GregH said:

At 310 W Trinity? "CONSTRUCT A 950 SF BUILDING FOR DUTCH BROTHERS COFFEE."

Wait, is this confirmed? How did I miss this? Where are you seeing it?

[smeagolsfree]

4 minutes ago, ThreatLevelMidnight said:

Wait, is this confirmed? How did I miss this? Where are you seeing it?

https://epermits.nashville.gov/#/permit/4038415?initial=1&searchType=permit&orderBy=fullAddress ASC,permitNumber ASC&searchText=&page=1&searchCode=ADDR

[smeagolsfree]

It is also mentioned here in this Post story from November.   South Davidson County set for Oregon coffee chain | Retail | nashvillepost.com

[Bos2Nash]

On 2/6/2023 at 3:17 PM, markhollin said:

Nashville General Hospital has released more images of what they are hoping for at a new site in MetroCenter (although the search is covering other areas of the city as well).  They several 5 story structures and two large parking garages spread over what appears to be a 20+ acre footprint. The hospital's first choice is still 720 Mainstream Drive.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/health_care/new-details-emerge-as-nashville-general-preps-move/article_cc23845e-a651-11ed-8465-eb2893f1be5e.html

Not sure how this post ended up slipping through the cracks in terms of not being discussed more. It is extremely disheartening that Nashville General would do several things here. I was just seeing the story/interview on WKRN (via social media) about this now and am extremely disappointed in this approach.

1) They do not need to take up ALL of Ted Rhodes Fields for the new facility. The image below zooms out to show that they place this facility smack dab in the middle of the fields and makes it impossible to maintain any sports related activity.

2) The multiple parking structures is just ridiculous when paired with that much surface parking lots. The amount of parking that is being shown on this campus is just preposterous!

3) They use the terminology "towers" but none of this is over 4 stories. Freaking stack those bad boys up and make each wing no less than 7 or 8. Condense the footprint and keep open space for the fields. Blows my mind!

4) I don't like all the access coming off of Rosa Parks either. Many successfully hospitals have separate entrances for ambulances or other first responder services, which would be great. Also there does not appear to be signals or roadway improvements at Rosa Parks (other than a presumed widening). 

Everything about this plan screams rural/suburban medical center. Nothing is laid out in a manner suitable for an urban environment. I know Metrocenter is a low lying area, but the hospital would be the perfect exception and has so many possibilities and this is all we get. *sigh*

[markhollin]

Orchard Hills (4 stories, 250 units) update: excavation underway.

Looking east from Clarksville Hwy, 1/4 block NW of Ashland City Hwy:

[ThunderOne]

On 1/26/2023 at 2:07 PM, markhollin said:

115 Duluth Ave. will be  a  6 story, 300. unit residential complex with 2,500 sq. ft. of ground level retail and an internal 363 capacity garage on 3 acres in Charlotte Park. Abiete Real Estate is the developer, having bought the property fro $5.12 million. a year ago. Consortium is the architect; Catalyst Design Group is in charge of land planning/engineering.  They will go before the Metro Planning Commission on March 9th to get the property rezoned to mixed use from industrial. Currently, a 1 story structure is on the. site that is home to Brantley Sound Assoc.

More behind The Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/charlotte-park-site-targeted-for-development/article_84b90738-9d9b-11ed-97c8-0f0b22c43ba1.html


And at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2023/01/26/the-nations-apartments.html

Not sure if it'll matter, but everybody who voted on this voted "No" at the last neighborhood assn meeting. It would further strain Robertson even more than it already is with the increased housing density, among other reasons

Edited February 28, 2023 by ThunderOne

[smeagolsfree]

21 minutes ago, ThunderOne said:

Not sure if it'll matter, but everybody who voted on this voted "No" at the last neighborhood assn meeting. It would further strain Robertson even more than it already is with the increased housing density, among other reasons

I can see that. Roberton Ave is just not designed to handle much traffic. The truck traffic alone makes a mess of the street. Speaking if which, when is the tunnel supposed to be finished to get the trucks off of that street?

When I go through that area, I go over James and hit Centennial and then go Briley rather than go Robertson and wait at the light.

[GregH]

it's a weird area with a mix of suburban-style street layout and lots of barriers (the river, briley, I-40)

[ThunderOne]

38 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

I can see that. Roberton Ave is just not designed to handle much traffic. The truck traffic alone makes a mess of the street. Speaking if which, when is the tunnel supposed to be finished to get the trucks off of that street?

When I go through that area, I go over James and hit Centennial and then go Briley rather than go Robertson and wait at the light.

That is exactly what I do as well. I believe the bridge is done, however the industrial businesses that use those dump trucks are having some trouble getting some of the truck drivers to actually use it.

[smeagolsfree]

3 hours ago, ThunderOne said:

That is exactly what I do as well. I believe the bridge is done, however the industrial businesses that use those dump trucks are having some trouble getting some of the truck drivers to actually use it.

Smells like sign and fine time to me. After all of that fuss and they continue to use the road, it seems as if MC Roberts would get involved.

[samsonh]

Just now, smeagolsfree said:

Smells like sign and fine time to me. After all of that fuss and they continue to use the road, it seems as if MC Roberts would get involved.

She's not much involved in anything imo

[markhollin]

E3 West Trinity Lane (3 stories, 14 units?) update: brickwork and cladding underway.

Looking west from West Trinity Lane, 1/3 block east of Monticello St:

Looking east from intersection of West Trinity Lane and Old Matthews Rd:

[ThunderOne]

20 hours ago, smeagolsfree said:

Smells like sign and fine time to me. After all of that fuss and they continue to use the road, it seems as if MC Roberts would get involved.

They definitely do, I see them turning left from White Bridge onto Robertson all the time still. Not sure who I would contact to get sign/fine stuff implemented. Hub maybe? I have tried on a couple of occasions the past few years to reach MC and never heard back, so that's not an option. I can only imagine how much worse communication with constituents will be when the council is halved.

Edited March 1, 2023 by ThunderOne

[markhollin]

Legacy (3 stories, residential/retail) update: skin placement underway.

Looking NW from Clarksville Hwy., 1/8 block north of East Fariview Drive:

Looking west from Clarksville Hwy., 1/4 block north of East Fariview Drive:

[Auntie Yock]

^Stylish looking parking garage.

[markhollin]

The Hayden at 625 West Trinity (4 stories, 74 units) update: fencing and erosion barriers up.

Looking east from intersection of West Trinity Lane and Free Silver Rd:

[chc3]

4 hours ago, markhollin said:

The Hayden at 625 West Trinity (4 stories, 74 units) update: fencing and erosion barriers up.

Looking east from intersection of West Trinity Lane and Free Silver Rd:

The transformation of that former squalor zone is amazing!

[markhollin]

The Villas at French Landing will be a 6 story, 136 unit residential development on 2.4 acres at 131 French Landing Drive (the SE corner of French Landing and Vantage Way) in MetroCenter.  Metro Center Rental LLC is the developer; Consortium is the architect.  Anon-historic medical office building that is currently on the site will be razed.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/work-to-soon-start-on-metrocenter-apartment-building/article_ebd1ddd0-b940-11ed-88fd-7b794c1c98e7.html
 

This screen shot from Smeagolsfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of the frame:

[markhollin]

Cato Cottages (3 stories, 30 townhomes) update: Many are topped-out.

Looking north from Ashland City Hwy, 1/2 block east of Industrial Parkway:

Looking NW from Cato Rd., 1/4 block north of Ashland City Hwy:

Looking SW from Cato Rd., 1/2 block north of Ashland City Hwy:

[markhollin]

Liviano Trinity (4 stories, 306 units) update: cladding underway on some structures.

Looking north from West Trinity Lane, 1/4 block west of Free Silver Rd:

Looking NW from West Trinity Lane, 1/4 block west of Free Silver Rd: