Inside 440 - Berry Hill, Midtown, Vanderbilt, 12S, WeHo, Fairgrounds, etc.

[PaulChinetti]

Agreed 100% @henburg there was a few years back when the city was trying to turn 8th into 1 lane each way with a turning lane and it didn't happen for some reason.

That was probably the beginning of the end for that whole corridor. 

[markhollin]

Signature Music Row (6 stories, 105 units, ground level retail, internal garage) update.

Looking NW from 16th Ave. South, 1/3 block south of Grand Ave:

Looking SW from intersection of Grand Ave. and 16th Ave. South:

Looking SE from Grand Ave., 1/2 block east of 17th Ave. South:

[PaulChinetti]

Exterior cladding up on this slow moving project on 3rd Ave S and Mildred Shute. 

[Bos2Nash]

2 hours ago, markhollin said:

Signature Music Row (6 stories, 105 units, ground level retail, internal garage) update.

Looking NW from 16th Ave. South, 1/3 block south of Grand Ave:

Looking SW from intersection of Grand Ave. and 16th Ave. South:

Looking SE from Grand Ave., 1/2 block east of 17th Ave. South:

Are we waving the checkered flag on this one's construction yet?

[markhollin]

The Gilmore (4 stories, 99 condos, 4,204 sq. ft. of ground level retail, underground garage) update: wood frame continues to rise across site. 

Looking NE from 12th Ave. South at Sweetbriar Ave:

Looking SE from intersection of 12th Ave. South and Gilmore Ave:

[markhollin]

Kirkwood and Craig Homes (5 new two story luxury homes, and renovation of 1890-era mansion) update.

Looking SW from Kirkwood Ave.,  1/3 block east of Craig Ave:

Looking SE from intersection of Kirkwood Ave. and Craig Ave:

Looking NE from Craig Ave. 1/3 block south of Kirkwood Ave:

[markhollin]

Odie's Bar at 1919 Division (2 story entertainment bar) update:  framing up across much of site.

Looking SW from Division St., 1/3 block west of  Lyle Ave:

Looking SE from Division St., 1/3 block east of 20th Ave. South:

[markhollin]

The Chartwell @ Marathon Village (5-7 stories, 379 units, internal garage) update: brickwork continues.

Looking SW from 12th Ave. North/ 1/4 block south of Herman St:

Looking west from 12th Ave. North1/3 block north of CSX crossing:

Looking NW from 12th Ave. North at CSX crossing:




Looking NE from Herman St. at 14th Ave. North:

Looking east from 14th Ave. North, 1/3 block north of CSX tracks:

[markhollin]

The Berry (5 stories, 60 units, 6,500 sq. ft. of retail, 118 capacity garage) update: equipment digging on site again.

Looking east from 8th Ave. South, 1/4 block north of Biloxi Ave:

Looking NE from 8th Ave. South, 1/8 block north of Biloxi Ave:

[henburg]

2 hours ago, markhollin said:

The Berry (5 stories, 60 units, 6,500 sq. ft. of retail, 118 capacity garage) update: equipment digging on site again.

Looking east from 8th Ave. South, 1/4 block north of Biloxi Ave:

Looking NE from 8th Ave. South, 1/8 block north of Biloxi Ave:

I couldn't remember where we ended up with this development so here's what I believe to be the latest rendering. Better than another drive thru or strip mall, but certainly leaves a few things to be desired.

[Baronakim]

41 minutes ago, henburg said:

I couldn't remember where we ended up with this development so here's what I believe to be the latest rendering. Better than another drive thru or strip mall, but certainly leaves a few things to be desired.

Really ugly.  I would prefer a nice eggplant Mousaka at the old Athens Restaurant to this monstrosity.  Nasty face at 8th Avenue street level IMO.

 

[PaulChinetti]

There's ground level retail it looks like, not a drive through, not a parking lot in front. 

I'd say overall it'a win. 

[markhollin]

Phillips & 12 North Townhomes (4 stories,  8 units?) update:  northern section topped-out.

Looking NW from intersection of 12th Ave. North and Phillips St:

[yontu2]

On 5/14/2024 at 10:48 AM, PaulChinetti said:

There's ground level retail it looks like, not a drive through, not a parking lot in front. 

I'd say overall it'a win. 

Remember Craft Brew'd? It was a great place to hang out in Melrose. It closed and was turned into a vape/liquor shop with stadium-grade lights glaring onto the street. I see the evolution of that building as emblematic of the whole area. It was taking steps toward a more walkable urban neighborhood, but has been pulled back down toward automotive use-only turnpike.

[PaulChinetti]

Oh I agree.

I think it's gonna be 1 step forward, 2 steps back until it's turned into a much calmer street with actual useful sidewalks and other pedestrian amenities. 

[markhollin]

The Scottie (4 -6 stories, 320 units, internal garage) update: open.

Looking SE from 16th Ave. North, 1/3 block north of CSX crossing:

Looking SW from 14th Ave. North, 1/3 bock north of CSX crossing:

[markhollin]

Blackbird Realty Ventures will lease its Midtown building located at the West End Avenue and Broadway split — recognized for its large The Nashville Sign electronic billboard — to an auto-centric food and beverage business.

One Garage Nashville — a members-only club that will include an open-to-the-public restaurant and bar — will operate from the space.

“We’re excited for this company to come to the Triangle. Their vision aligns with the automotive history of the property,” Blackbird Realty Principal Chenault Sanders says.

Blackbird Capital (the parent of Blackbird Realty Ventures) finalized assembling four Midtown parcels at the West End Avenue and Broadway split, creating what the company said is a suitable site for future redevelopment.

In addition to 1616 Broadway, the company owns 1701, 1705, and 1707 West End Ave. Combined, the four properties span approximately 1.37 acres.

Rumors have been that eventually Blackbird is planning a 1 or 2 tower project in the 20-30 story range for the combined sites. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/auto-themed-restaurant-eyed-for-building-at-midtown-split/article_2bdc4716-13b4-11ef-924f-138b3ad84854.html

The site as it looks now:

This screen shote from Smeagolsfree's excellent development maps shows the 4 combined parcels that Blackbird owns (including the one mentioned in this lease to the eatery) highlighted in blue at the center of theframe:

[markhollin]

Westerly House (6 stories, 246 units, ground level retail, internal garage)  update.

Looking SE from I-65, 1/2 block north of Hamilton Ave. overpass:

[markhollin]

A friend who runs the Notes on Nashville website for out-of-town visitors, asked me to give him a tour and summary of 12 South for a feature he is writing.  Here are some stats on businesses in the ten block stretch of 12 South (between Ashwood Ave. and Sevier Park) comparing 2024 to 1999 (25 years ago when I first moved into the neighborhood):

Eateries/Bars:  19 now; 0 in 1999
Eateries/Bars u.c: 9 now; 1 in 1999
Dessert Places: 4 now; 0 in 1999
Clothing Stores: 20 now; 0 in 1999
Furniture Stores: 3 now; 0 in 1999
Yoga/Fitness spas: 4 now; 0 in 1999
Jewelry Stores: 4 now; 1 in 1999
Misc. Retail: 13 now; 16 in 1999
Misc. Retail u.c.: 9 now; 0 in 1999
Houses of worship: 2 now; 3 in 1999
Residential units: 297 in 5 buildings now; 0 in 1999
Office Space: 115,000 sq. ft. in 5 buildings now; 12,000 sq. ft. In 4 buildings in 1999
Empty lots: 1 now; 8 in 1999
Empty buildings: 0 now; 19 in 1999

Overall, there are 96 places of business now, compared to 24 in 1999.

[PaulChinetti]

Mafiaoza’s and Minor Jewelry?

That would be my two guesses for 1999. Ha

[markhollin]

Dunkin Donuts site  at 8th Ave. South and Benton Ave. update: former Subway store is fully razed. 

Looking NE from intersection of 8th Ave. South and South Douglas Ave:

[smeagolsfree]

11 hours ago, PaulChinetti said:

Mafiaoza’s and Minor Jewelry?

That would be my two guesses for 1999. Ha

Century 21 books.

[BNAfan]

There was a do it yourself car wash.  

I do miss Beckers bakery.  Mmmmmm

[markhollin]

Alta Rochelle (5 stories, 360 units, ground level retail,  internal garage) update: foundational walls and rebar rising along northern face; more digging across site. 

Looking SE from intersection of South St. and 12th Ave. South:

Looking SE from South St., 1/3 block east of 12th Ave. South:

Looking south from South St., 1/3 block west of Southside Ave:

[markhollin]

Church at Avenue South (update and addition on church structure of another congregation) update.

Looking SW from intersection of Acklen Ave. and Elliott Ave:

Looking SE from Acklen Ave., 1/2 block east of 10th Ave. South: