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

[markhollin]

[markhollin]

A couple new developments being planned for Lebanon:

1) Revere Apartments will have 40 buildings with 492 units on 30 acres at 2135 Lebanon Rd. The developer is I & MJ Gross Residential.

2)South Maple Townhomes will feature four buildings with 101 units on 40 acres on South Maple St.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/wilson/lebanon/2020/07/23/492-apartments-101-townhomes-7-eleven-proposed-lebanon/5485808002/

[markhollin]

A bit more info on the Franklin Sports Complex concept:

- An application will be filed for an Envision Franklin Amendment to revise the design concept from ‘Single-Family Residential’ to ‘Recreation with Special Considerations.'

- Special Considerations would allow secondary supporting local commercial uses in a master planned setting.

- The area in question for the new complex sits near the booming Berry Farms development and the Ladd Park neighborhood up the road from the Ag Expo. Construction work on a bridge that will connect Long Lane to Old Peytonsville Road will begin in 2022.

- The City of Franklin will hold a neighborhood meeting on Zoom to discuss the proposed development, otherwise called the "Long Lane Sports Complex," on Aug. 6 at 6 p.m.

More at the Nashville Post here:
 

https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/sports-business/article/21141315/local-firm-aiming-to-bring-hockey-complex-multisport-facility-to-franklin

 

[bigeasy]

I am divided on this since I am a homeowner in this area.  That location is a beautiful cornfield currently, so I would hate to see that go. But maybe this would help to drive property values up in the neighborhood around it? I wouldn't think that property would be best suited for something like this either, since it is a rolling hill. So a bit of fear on what it would visually look like since so much dirt would have to be moved around. 

[evansnathan]

@bigeasy Right there  with you.. We live in Ladd Park and this is a terrible location. I am all about what they are offering.. just not in this location. 

[markhollin]

Brentwood Lofts (3 stories, 67 units) update: nearly complete.

Looking south from Bell Road., 1/2 block east of Old Hickory Blvd: 

[Bos2Nash]

Looking at some aerials to better understand the area tells me this is the perfect location for a facility like this. While topographically it appears to have a good drop to the west, that would hopefully be a feature that adds parking decks or terracing of the facility. With the Williamson County Expo Park  directly across the street, this facility could be a compliment to events that occur there while also serving a multitude of events in of itself. Not to mention the hotels being built near Berry Farm, along with the retail over there. This could be a very successful development. Long Lane may need to be altered (as much as it pains me to say that) from Peytonsville Road to Alfred Ladd Road to include sidewalks and possibly some turn lane markings.

The only concern I have about this facility would be the parking. I would hope to see the parking structured and hidden from the street. Would be great if it went under the facility and took advantage of the topography if plausible. I'm sure the multi-million dollar estate just to the north will contest this as well.

[markhollin]

Mahle, a large German auto parts supplier, plans to add 330 more jobs to its Murfreesboro operation that will entail building a 140,000 sq. ft. addition to their existing plant.

More at the Nashville Post here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/manufacturing/article/21141684/auto-supplier-to-add-300-jobs-in-murfreesboro

[markhollin]

Page High School addition (3 stories) update,  courtesy of REI Concrete:

 

[markhollin]

Rutherford County home construction is booming:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/homes/2020/07/31/homes-schools-shopping-price-attract-buyers-rutherford-county/5538731002/

[markhollin]

Sumner County Jail update, courtesy of REI Concrete:
 

[markhollin]

Royal Oaks office complex (two 3 story buildings, 100,000 sq. ft?) update courtesy of REI Concrete:

Looking west from intersection of Royal Oaks Blvd. and Forrest Crossing Blvd. office complex:

Looking NE from intersection of Royal Oaks Blvd. and Forrest Crossing Blvd. office complex:

[markhollin]

Aldi is building 2 new grocery stores in Williamson County. One at 7117 Southpoint Parkway, and the other at 1701 Mallory Lane. No word on completion dates.

More at TheTennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2020/08/03/aldi-locations-brentwood-nolensville-tn/5574073002/

[markhollin]

Penler Developers has broken ground on an unnamed 240 unit apt. complex at 270 Douglas Bend Rd. in Gallatin.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21142341/buildout-underway-for-nashville-city-center-management-office

[markhollin]

"Lebanon: your economic destination" promo piece in NBJ:

https://partners.bizjournals.com/better-look-at-lebanon/lebanon-your-economic-destination/
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[markhollin]

Warhorse Venture Partners' idea for an ice rink, sports field house, and restaurant complex on 25 acres north of Williamson County Expo Center have met strong opposition from neighborhood residents.

Warhorse will present their proposal to the city's planning commission and the Board of Mayors and Aldermen joint work session on Aug. 27 for further input. They also expressed interest in another neighborhood meeting following that work session.

“This is not a done deal,” Eric Gamble pf Warhorse said near the end of the meeting. "We are hearing your comments. We are taking notes, we are hearing your concerns. We don't have the answers to everyone's concerns tonight because this is not all planned out. This is not a done deal."

A vote on the amendment of Envision Franklin that would pave way for the new sports facility is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24.

Those interested in watching the full session are directed to the City of Franklin website to see a recording of the Zoom meeting, as well as a record of the messages in the chat, which should be uploaded soon.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21142736/franklin-residents-voice-opposition-to-plans-for-multiuse-sports-complex

[FranklinTn]

8 hours ago, markhollin said:

Warhorse Venture Partners' idea for an ice rink, sports field house, and restaurant complex on 25 acres north of Williamson County Expo Center have met strong opposition from neighborhood residents.

Warhorse will present their proposal to the city's planning commission and the Board of Mayors and Aldermen joint work session on Aug. 27 for further input. They also expressed interest in another neighborhood meeting following that work session.

“This is not a done deal,” Eric Gamble pf Warhorse said near the end of the meeting. "We are hearing your comments. We are taking notes, we are hearing your concerns. We don't have the answers to everyone's concerns tonight because this is not all planned out. This is not a done deal."

A vote on the amendment of Envision Franklin that would pave way for the new sports facility is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 24.

Those interested in watching the full session are directed to the City of Franklin website to see a recording of the Zoom meeting, as well as a record of the messages in the chat, which should be uploaded soon.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21142736/franklin-residents-voice-opposition-to-plans-for-multiuse-sports-complex

To be fair, most of the residences in that area are rather new, as well. Was plenty of opposition for Ladd Park and Berry Farms I would imagine. 
 

i actually play hockey occasionally, and yes, it’s extremely annoying to have to go all the way to Bellevue or Antioch to play. I say build it. The areas not going to look the same in 10 years, regardless.

[bigeasy]

I am fine with them building it, but I don't think that is a good location for it. There is a whole vacant street right off the Peytonsville exit where the old gas station and Inn were. Tear that down and build there. The land on Long Lane would need substantial work to level the ground, probably some massive retaining walls (yuck), then added sound retention for the neighborhood (hopefully). I am by no means ignorant to the fact that the area will look different in 10 years but currently Long Lane is not setup for commercial developments like this. 

 

Also, and I have no knowledge of this but from what I have read Cool Springs already had an ice rink but it had tons of financial problems and closed. Is this true?

[FranklinTn]

2 hours ago, bigeasy said:

I am fine with them building it, but I don't think that is a good location for it. There is a whole vacant street right off the Peytonsville exit where the old gas station and Inn were. Tear that down and build there. The land on Long Lane would need substantial work to level the ground, probably some massive retaining walls (yuck), then added sound retention for the neighborhood (hopefully). I am by no means ignorant to the fact that the area will look different in 10 years but currently Long Lane is not setup for commercial developments like this. 

 

Also, and I have no knowledge of this but from what I have read Cool Springs already had an ice rink but it had tons of financial problems and closed. Is this true?

Yeah there was a rink that closed a few years ago and I’m not sure why. Maybe it was financial, but it seemed like there was always some tournaments going on there.

[markhollin]

It's official:  Facebook will build an $800 million, 1 million sq. ft. data center in Gallatin that will employ 100 folks with high salaries. It will be Facebook's 13th such center in the U.S. and 17th worldwide.

It is going up in a Gallatin industrial park next to Beretta USA's firearms plant, a Gap distribution center, SERVPRO, and American Colors paint manufacturer.

The Facebook Gallatin Data Center will be fueled entirely by renewable energy sources. Those include solar energy projects in Lincoln and Madison counties in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority. 

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2020/08/12/facebook-building-800-m-data-center-gallatin-tennessee/3343663001/?for-guid=1eea646d-632b-4c47-87eb-062bb676cd8f&utm_source=tennessean-Daily Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=hero


And behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/economic-development/article/21142797/facebook-plans-800-million-gallatin-facility


And behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2020/08/12/facebook-data-center-announcement-gallatin.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[markhollin]

Amazon has settled on 2 more distribution centers: one on Mason Rd. in LaVergne, and the other at 1000 Richard Petty Way in Lebanon. Each will be about 170,000 sq. ft. in size, and employ at least a hundred people each. Both are set to open later this year. 

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2020/08/12/amazon-last-mile-delivery-leases-distribution.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[markhollin]

City of Lebanon has released a South Hartman Drive economic development corridor planning study. This would be built around a new major arterial roadway that connects to Interstate 40 from West Main Street (SR 70) on the north side and Murfreesboro Road (SR 231) on the southeast side.

The full stady is here:

https://www.lebanontn.org/DocumentCenter/View/1798/South-Hartmann-Gateway-Planning-Study?bidId=&fbclid=IwAR2ANolErYjTWITqx9fUaKFG2K4UzUUTI9OxbueaiGbvtpbuauRQJuKN1Kw

Summary here:

https://partners.bizjournals.com/better-look-at-lebanon/south-hartmann-drive-economic-development-corridor-planning-study/

 

[markhollin]

Cheekwood Golf Club in Franklin is finally moving ahead with the expansion plan that had been approved 3 years ago.

Through expansion of the golf facility to the other side of Mack Hatcher Parkway, with access coming from an existing greenway that will double as the cart path, the entire layout will consist of a nine-hole championship course, a six-hole par three course, practice facility, golf academy, driving range and clubhouse with a pro shop, restaurant and event space.

Plan available here:

https://franklintn.civicclerk.com/Web/GenFile.aspx?ad=1692

More at the Nashville Post here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/sports-business/article/21142841/highclass-venue-plan-appears-good-to-go-for-cheekwood-golf-club

 

[markhollin]

Panattoni Development has purchased another 97.2 acres next to Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon for $6.5 million.  They now have 380 acres they have taken over from Dover Motorsports.  Most likely more manufacturing/warehousing space will be built.

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2020/08/14/deal-dash-nashville-cre-activity-roundup.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[markhollin]

Spring Hill Board of Mayor and Alderman has approved rezoning of 775 acres on Buckner Rd., which will allow for development of a mixed-use community called Alexander Farm by Southeast Venture that will be built-out over 2 decades.

The project, top plans to include more than 2,900 residential units, 3.9 million square feet of Class A office space, nearly 1.3 million square feet of retail and restaurant space and 400 hotel rooms.

The first phase entails about 250 single-family lots, 460 apartments and 185 townhomes.

Work is set to get underway in spring of 2021.

More at the Nashville Post here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21142900/spring-hill-approves-rezoning-of-775-acres

And behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2020/08/18/city-green-lights-immense-mixed-use-development.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline