Surrounding Counties - Cheatham, Dickson, Montgomery, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, Williamson, Maury, etc.

[markhollin]

More coverage on Mitsubishi relocation here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/economic-development/article/21074856/mitsubishi-taps-franklin-for-north-american-office

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/06/25/mitsubishi-bringing-north-american-headquarters-to.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2019/06/25/mitsubishi-moves-headquarters-franklin-tennessee-california/1549906001/

[markhollin]

Franklin aldermen last night voted to annex 7 acres of land for a new Refuge Center for Counseling.  To be located at 4321 Long Lane, the 2 story structure would have 15,000 sq. ft.  featuring counseling rooms, play therapy areas, exercise therapy areas and a community waiting room. The land would also provide an open air prayer chapel, picnic pavilion, an outdoor play structure and gardens. 

Some of the land is on an incline, which will render it unable for development. That land will become open space and hiking trails. 

No renderings yet.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/06/25/refuge-center-long-lane-franklin-tn/1426727001/

 

[markhollin]

An unnamed Middle Eastern investor represented by Amir Karshenas won the auction for the 34 acre piece of raw land that was to be the Ovation mixed-use development at a price of $42 million.

More at the Nashville Post here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21075626/foreign-investor-seemingly-wins-ovation-auction

And behind the paywall at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/06/28/developer-loses-prime-piece-of-ovation-site-at.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

 

[markhollin]

Panattoni Development Company is exercising its option to buy more of the Nashville Super Speedway site from Dover Motorsports, grabbing up another 132 acres at $6.37 million to go along with the 142 acres they bought 15 months ago. They have just finished their first industrial park building on the site, with plans for many more.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/wilson/2019/06/28/developer-buy-131-more-acres-nashville-superspeedway-wilson-county/1594113001/

[markhollin]

The new HQ for Patriot Angels (3 stories, 30,000 sq. ft.) broke ground in Gallatin on Harris Lane this week. They are outgrowing their current space in Hendersonville. The organization's mission is to ensure that all veterans, their spouses and widows receive the assistance they deserve without the risk of financial exploitation.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/sumner/gallatin/2019/06/27/patriot-angels-breaks-ground-gallatin-veterans-senior-living-benefits-mike-huckabee/1583405001/
 

[markhollin]

The 34 acre Ovation auction bid from last Friday has now been given to Ovation Loan Group, an affiliate of Atalaya Capital Mgt. for $40.5 million. This is instead of Amir Karshenas, who had won the bid last Friday at $42 million, but then couldn't come up with the funds from his Middle Eastern investor. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21076006/ovation-site-owner-finalized-after-odd-auction

And the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/07/02/after-bizarre-auction-new-owner-gains-control-of.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

 

[markhollin]

Enclave at Dove Lake (130 luxury homes on 215 acres) is finally getting underway in Nolensville on the Samford Farm property at 7220 Roland Lane.  Dalamar Homes and David Weekley Homes are the contractors, and Nolensville 162 LLC is the developer.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/homes/2019/07/02/enclave-dove-lake-set-begin-new-home-construction-july/1600759001/

 

[markhollin]

Housing boom continues along I-65 South corridor in Williamson County:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/homes/2019/07/05/housing-boom-continues-along-65-corridor-south-nashville/1640227001/

[markhollin]

Revery Point's luxury homes in Gallatin selling at rapid pace:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/homes/2019/07/03/even-model-homes-being-snapped-up-revery-point-lakefront-condos/1617221001/

 

[markhollin]

Randy's Record Shop in Gallatin is set to be demolished in 90 days accroding to a vote by Gallatin City Council a few days ago. This was the the largest mail order record store in the world back in the 50s and 60s, and was particularly popular in Country Music circles. But it went out of business in 1991, and the structure has been empty and falling into horrible disrepair (roof collapse among other problems) for 28 years.  Some groups have tried raising awareness and money to save the structure and turn it into a tourist attraction/museum, (estimates to do so run around $1million), but have only been able to garner only $2,100 from 25 donors.

This echos what I've been saying about all the public uproar about saving so many structures in relation Music Row: it's easy for people to bellyache, but very few seem willing to actually donate and/or roll-up their sleeves to save these buildings, and then figure out how to make them a profitable entity.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/sumner/2019/07/04/randys-record-shop-gallatin-demolish/1642767001/

[markhollin]

Enexor BioEnergy is expanding it's Franklin-based operations with 50 new jobs in a $5 million investment. They will move their operations to a 40,000 sq. ft. facility at 1 Enterprise Court. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/economic-development/article/21076306/renewable-energy-company-to-create-50-jobs

And at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/07/08/energy-company-to-add-50-jobs-as-part-of-franklin.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[markhollin]

Backstory on how Mitsubishi made the move to Franklin as its new North American HQ behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/07/08/project-big-bang-inside-the-pivotal-day-that.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[markhollin]

Williamson County Tourism grew 13.6% in 2018 up to 1.72 million visitors over 1.51 in 2017. It is up 500,000 additional annual guests since 2014.  Also, it is the 4th consecutive year that the county has outpaced the national average for tourism growth.

With the opening of the 244 room Hilton Franklin Hotel, the county now has 5,198 rooms. 

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/07/08/williamson-county-tourism-numbers-2018/1678583001/

[markhollin]

Cedar Ridge at Woodall is a 215 townhome project being planned on 30 acres at Cottoncloud Dr. and Woodall Rd. in Lebanon.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/wilson/2019/07/09/plans-215-townhomes-submit-lebanon-near-40-and-highway-109/1678278001/

 

[markhollin]

The Southbooke development (749 homes/townhomes) plan for 318 acres along Lewisburg Pike in Franklin is getting closer to approval. It will be built out in six phases over a 12 year period.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/07/09/franklin-tn-southbrooke-proposal-lewisburg-pike/1686009001/

 

[markhollin]

Seward Hills Apts (numerous 5 story buildings, 328 units) are underway by Embrey Partners on 12 acres on the NW corner  of Liberty Pike and Carothers Pkwy in Cool Springs area.  This will eventually be part of a larger development Carothers Crossing West development that will also feature 35,000 sq. ft. of retail, 24,000 sq. ft. of office, and a 160 seat restaurant.  The apartments should be finished 2021.

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/07/10/texas-two-step-developer-bank-embark-on-cool.html

 

[markhollin]

A greenway will be built in Brentwood connecting two parks.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/brentwood/2019/07/10/construction-begin-new-trail-connecting-brentwood-parks/1684908001/

 

 

[markhollin]

Harpeth Square (3 & 4 stories, 119 room Hilton Curio Hotel, 150 arts, 15,000 sq. ft. of retail, 600 car internal garage) in downtown Franklin update.

Looking north from E. Main St., 1/4 block west of 1st Ave:

 

Looking NW from intersection of E. Main St. and 1st Ave:

 

[markhollin]

First and Main (2 stories, 10,200 sq. ft. of retail, 22,000 sq. ft. of office space) in downtown Franklin update. Superstructure topped-out.

Looking east from intersection of First Ave. and Main St:

Looking NE from intersection of First Ave. and Main St:

[glamdring269]

Apparently we can't have nice things in the Boro. I know it's not a Murfreesboro only problem but certainly feels like the non-chain options here are dwindling at a time when we're experiencing massive growth. This one is especially painful as the place was always busy when we were there but seems they fell victim to the midweek lull. Definitely appreciate the years we had them but it does sting a bit knowing they won't be around for the future.

(Of course the lack of unique variety is what drives us to Nashville more often than not. Nothing like this place in Nashville though.)

https://www.dnj.com/story/news/2019/07/14/green-dragon-pub-brewery-hobbit-murfeesboro-tn-best-restaurants/1728138001/

Quote

The Green Dragon Pub and Brewery is "closed permanently," the owner confirmed.

Saturday was the final night of service for the beloved, affectionately known as the "Hobbit bar."

"The Dragon had a wonderful time serving the wonderful people of the 'Boro," owner Joe Minter said in a message to The Daily News Journal.

 

Edited July 15, 2019 by glamdring269

[markhollin]

Large mixed-use project going in along South Royal Oaks  Blvd. in Franklin. Don't know size or rendering. 

Looking NE from entrance off South Royal Oaks near intersection with Forrest Crossing Blvd:

Looking NW from entrance off South Royal Oaks near intersection with Forrest Crossing Blvd:

[markhollin]

The $46 million Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway extension around the north side of Franklin continues. 

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/07/19/mack-hatcher-extension-update-2019-franklin-tn/1706628001/

[satalac]

On 7/15/2019 at 7:57 AM, glamdring269 said:

Apparently we can't have nice things in the Boro. I know it's not a Murfreesboro only problem but certainly feels like the non-chain options here are dwindling at a time when we're experiencing massive growth. This one is especially painful as the place was always busy when we were there but seems they fell victim to the midweek lull. Definitely appreciate the years we had them but it does sting a bit knowing they won't be around for the future.

(Of course the lack of unique variety is what drives us to Nashville more often than not. Nothing like this place in Nashville though.)

https://www.dnj.com/story/news/2019/07/14/green-dragon-pub-brewery-hobbit-murfeesboro-tn-best-restaurants/1728138001/

Let's be honest though, it was a terrible location tucked back where the majority of people in town didn't even know was there. Even if you drove by it, it looked like an uninviting warehouse building. Not saying it wasn't cool or that I wanted it to fail, just that the location was bad. It needed to be on the square or in walking vicinity to it.

[markhollin]

Williamson County's Largest Employers (courtesy of NBJ):
 

[markhollin]

I know this is a bit further south in Bedford County, but it is news of note: Shelbyville will be home to a large new distillery and attraction for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.  The 270 acre site will feature traditional elements like rick houses, bottling facilities and a tasting room. In the years to come, she wants it will become an ode to Tennessee with unique nods to the state’s history and culture, including mini-golf, barbecue and a chance to ride Shelbyville steeds.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2019/07/24/uncle-nearest-green-whiskey-distillery-tennessee/1704887001/