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

[Neigeville2]

Here's something he did in his native Australia.  I can't wait for this.

[Andrew_3289]

I couldn't be more excited about the silo getting a mural. 

There have been discussions about what he should actually paint on the silo and apparently the artist has a process where he spends a week in the neighborhood and meeting the residents. After he speaks with enough residents (at his own discretion) he decides what figures best represents the area and paints what he feels is the best. 

I'm a fan of this process, knowing that you aren't going to please everyone, I like the idea of just trusting a talented and proven professional to do their best work. 

[Nash_12South]

Then new Dillard's is open. Grand Opening this Thursday. The interior is very spacious, compared to the old store, but nothing spectacular. A mised opportunity to distinguish themselves from Macy's and Nordstrom. 

Also, there doesn't appear to be a covered connection or even a defined connection to rest of the Mall, which considering how much parking is there, will be problematic. Maybe I missed it or it will be coming down the road.

Edited March 26, 2017 by Nash_12South

[markhollin]

A Staybridge Suites Hotel will be coming to 350 21st Ave. North near the intersection of Charlotte Avenue. No announcement of size nor renderings offered for the 1.6 acre site yet by developer Levine Investments LP of Phoenix.

http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/20856140/phoenixbased-developer-eyes-staybridge-hotel-in-midtown

 

[SoundScan]

The next phase of construction is tearing down the old Dillard's building to be replaced with a new extension the the Mall and a connection to the new Dillard's.

[Nash_12South]

Yes, I know ultimately it will be connected, but for the next 18-24 months folks will have to make their way on narrow sidewalks and uphill from the new Dillard's. My mom's age bracket will not appreciate that. 

[donNdonelson2]

Some of us are old enough to remember the original Green Hills Dillard's building (then Cain-Sloan) that was not connected to the mall (then shopping center). Everything old is new again! 

[Nash_12South]

I'm one of those old enough. I remember those days...

[claya91]

On 2/1/2017 at 0:02 PM, rookzie said:

Thanks again for sharing, Rookzie. I decided to do a modern day mockup from this perspective for comparison.

 

[Andrew_3289]

Company sells West Nashville HQ

Western Express Inc., a trucking company, has sold its 50-acre campus in West Nashville.

The Tennessean reports that a partnership led by businessman Pete Delay paid $15 million for the property, located at 7131 and 7135 Centennial Place, near John C. Tune Airport.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/03/27/company-sells-west-nashville-hq.html

[markhollin]

Nice overview in today's Tennessean about the changes happening in The Nations over the past five years, especially around the 51st Avenue corridor:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2017/03/27/why-nations-neighborhood-now-symbol-nashvilles-rapid-growth/99162242/

[markhollin]

From today's Tennessean, some further info and a new rendering of the Bells Bluff complex:

The Beach Co. plans the 402-unit Bells Bluff apartment community on 44 acres at 7600 Cabot Drive in West Nashville. That project planned for the banks of the Cumberland River will include studio, one, two and three bedroom units with a riverfront amenity package that will include a clubroom, fitness center and cantilevered pool.

 

[volsfanwill]

does any of the original building remain?

[Nash_12South]

From the current Restoration Hardware to Brooks Brothers, upstairs and downstairs (former basement)- this is the last of the original strip center. The under construction new Restoration removed the last of that end of the old strip center. Cheesecake and the Container Store removed the middle portion.

[rookzie]

I do hope that the former Third Nat'l Bank - SunTrust limestone and granite building will continue to remain for decades into the future.  It's a 1950s jewel, just as with a number the other bank buildings of similar vintage and previous ownership and which have darted the arterials.  Unfortunately we possibly could lose the one at Third Ave. S. near Lindsley Ave., and I would have to blame the state and the city ultimately for any ill-fate of that structure, since the initial planning of the I-40 south loop cutting across Lafayette St.

Edited March 29, 2017 by rookzie

[bigeasy]

I made it into this area for the first time in years last week to go to the Hattie B's (Also a first for me). This area has changed so much since I was last over here. It kinda made me want to move over there haha. I went to a friends place at Station 40 apartments. That place was incredible inside, but it should be considering their rent. Part of me wishes I could stomach those cost just so I could experience the area, but the townhome I am in now is so affordable, just not in the cool area. 

[markhollin]

The Haddox pharmacy site (.38 acre) is sold as the final piece for the 1.3 acre plot along the north side of Charlotte Ave just west of I-65/40 for a 161 room Town Place Suites Hotel:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/03/31/99877338/

 

[MLBrumby]

Goodgawd, I hope this one's not tacky. I don't have great expectations. 

[Andrew_3289]

Popular coffeeshop heads for The Nations

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/04/03/popular-coffeeshop-heads-for-the-nations.html

[markhollin]

Large self-storage/commercial space coming to Sylvan Park.  A site plan submitted by developer Spacebox Storage of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, shows 85,100 square feet of self-storage use in a four-story structure along with 1,000 square feet of office space and retail spaces of 1,750 and 3,150 square feet at .70 acre location at 4305-4307 Alabama Ave.

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/04/03/land-bought-sylvan-park-area-office-retail-and-self-storage-project/99978832/


 

[MLBrumby]

This looks better than the Option Rentals facility as that neighborhood transitions to upscale at a rapid clip. Apparently, there will be retail and office at ground. Here's a rendering accompanying story... 

Edited April 4, 2017 by MLBrumby

[leggy77]

Not surprised at all, it appears the jewelry boutique that was planned for the Old Bread and Company location is no longer happening.  A "For Lease" sign is now on the property.  

[markhollin]

From the Nashville Post:

A large-scale lot owned by HCA and located across the 28th/31st Avenue Connector from oneC1TY is slated for a parking garage. An HCA spokeswoman said soil and rock testing has been undertaken on the site, which runs along Charlotte Avenue, “as part of preparations” for construction of the parking facility. The garage will sit on land on which HCA has maintained modular offices.

The spokeswoman said HCA is not ready to provide additional information regarding the planned parking facility, including number of floors, start date, construction manager, price tag, architect and image.

Raleigh-based engineering design and development and infrastructure consulting services company S&ME Inc. handled the geoenvironmental work. HCA Realty Inc. acquired the 9.41-acre site in October 2011 for $10.2 million.

Relatedly, HCA is updating its office building located at 2555 Park Plaza. Harvest Construction Co. is overseeing the roughly $40 million job, with a recently issued permit valued at about $29.13 million.

The lot where the garage will go is where the large concert slab is at the center of this shot:

 

[Andrew_3289]

On 4/9/2017 at 6:14 AM, markhollin said:

From the Nashville Post:

A large-scale lot owned by HCA and located across the 28th/31st Avenue Connector from oneC1TY is slated for a parking garage. An HCA spokeswoman said soil and rock testing has been undertaken on the site, which runs along Charlotte Avenue, “as part of preparations” for construction of the parking facility. The garage will sit on land on which HCA has maintained modular offices.

The spokeswoman said HCA is not ready to provide additional information regarding the planned parking facility, including number of floors, start date, construction manager, price tag, architect and image.

Raleigh-based engineering design and development and infrastructure consulting services company S&ME Inc. handled the geoenvironmental work. HCA Realty Inc. acquired the 9.41-acre site in October 2011 for $10.2 million.

Relatedly, HCA is updating its office building located at 2555 Park Plaza. Harvest Construction Co. is overseeing the roughly $40 million job, with a recently issued permit valued at about $29.13 million.

The lot where the garage will go is where the large concert slab is at the center of this shot:

 

 

The Employee update we got on this a while back was that they are adding a parking garage where the trailer offices were, which we were using for overflow.

The garage will have an estimated 600 spots and the current breeze way that goes over the train tracks connecting the two lots will get elevators and be closed in and climate controlled for the harder weather months. 

 

[markhollin]

Another indicator that the Charlotte Ave. corridor is piping hot. A medical building property at 1912 Charlotte sells for $1.98 million...50% higher than what it sold for just a year ago.

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/04/09/nashvilles-charlotte-avenue-building-flipped-50-percent-gain/100204574/