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

[tragenvol]

I'm in Lebanon today...I should have gone to Demos' for lunch...maybe I would have noticed that it's open.  Well...no...never Demos'!

[markhollin]

Nissan HQ near Cool Springs (courtesy of Gresham Smith):
 

[KJHburg]

The most expensive zip code in every state based on median list price.  Hint Tennessee's is south of Nashville  in this county of Williamson.

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/2019-most-expensive-neighborhoods-in-every-state/?identityID=5a274168c56563e38b20bacf&MID=2019_0301_WeeklyNL&RID=4580664982&cid=eml_promo_Marketing_NonPRSL_WeeklyNL_cons.10806162_2019_0301_WeeklyNL-blog_1_expensivehoodsbystate-blogs_trends

[markhollin]

The Parkes Companies have expanded the vision even further for their Avalon development at the intersection of East McEwen Dr. and Cool Springs Parkway on the eastern edge of Franklin/Cool Springs area. The revised plan calls for 614 residential units (up from 510), 64,000 sq. ft. of office space, a 7 screen movieplex (up form a single 530 seat theater), a potential grocery store, food hall, gas station and day care (as part of the 300,000 sq. ft. of retail).  Franklin's Municipal Planning Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval in December. The Broad of Mayor and Aldermen have set March 12 for a public hearing and vote.

More behind NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/03/08/scorecard-one-year-ago-this-developer-unveiled-a.html

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

[Tennessine]

^ That site has been unearthed boulders since the pre-Recession era

[markhollin]

Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin announces plans and line-up for Sept. 21-22, 2019 event.  Foo Fighters, The Killers, and Keith Urban lead the way.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/03/12/pilgrimage-festival-2019-lineup-foo-fighters-killers-keith-urban/3131282002/

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/03/12/pilgrimage-festival-2019-franklin-leaders-share-expectations/3141595002/

[PruneTracy]

24 minutes ago, markhollin said:

Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin announces plans and line-up for Sept. 21-22, 2019 event.  Foo Fighters, The Killers, and Keith Urban lead the way.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/03/12/pilgrimage-festival-2019-lineup-foo-fighters-killers-keith-urban/3131282002/

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/03/12/pilgrimage-festival-2019-franklin-leaders-share-expectations/3141595002/

It's getting to where Pilgrimage has a better lineup than Bonnaroo.

[grilled_cheese]

That "festival" is a joke.

[e-dub]

Is no dance music the norm for that festival?

[BnaBreaker]

3 minutes ago, e-dub said:

Is no dance music the norm for that festival?

Isn't it supposed to be kind of an "Americana" music festival? I'm still not even really sure what Americana music even is, but I thought I heard it called that once.  

[BnaBreaker]

1 hour ago, PruneTracy said:

It's getting to where Pilgrimage has a better lineup than Bonnaroo.

It really just depends on what kind of music one prefers, I suppose.  I know some people say that Bonnaroo has lost some of it's luster in recent years, and that may be true.  But I still think they do the best job of any festival in this country of putting together an eclectic music lineup that includes a little something for everyone, and that is to say nothing about the comedy acts they include or the diverse array of visual and culinary arts that always grace the grounds there.  I mean, take a look at this year's lineup.  What other festival is going to give you a mix of Kacey Musgraves, Cardi B, Lonely Island, Phish, Odesza, Childish Gambino etc. Etc... there aren't many, if any, in my opinion, and for someone such as myself who likes pretty much every genre of music to some degree, that is a very appealing quality indeed.  Just my two cents. 

[e-dub]

Right on. Thanks, @BnaBreaker.

[Tennessine]

6 hours ago, markhollin said:

Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin announces plans and line-up for Sept. 21-22, 2019 event.  Foo Fighters, The Killers, and Keith Urban lead the way.

[markhollin]

New wave of businesses coming to downtown Clarksville:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/sponsor-story/visit-clarksville/2019/03/14/why-downtown-clarksville-perfect-antidote-big-city-blues/3058395002/?mvt=i&mvn=5a3dd5d7ba40472c9a76d57bd4ec8f61&mvp=NA-GANNLOCASITEMANA-11238693&mvl=Size-2x3+[Digital+Front+Redesign+Tile]
 

[markhollin]

A photo gallery of construction inCool Springs area since the 90s.

https://www.tennessean.com/picture-gallery/news/local/williamson/2019/03/15/williamson-county-growth-photos-cool-springs/3169188002/

 

[markhollin]

Harpeth Square in Franklin (4 stories,  119 room Hilton Curio, 150 apts, 15,000 sq. ft. of retail/restaurants, 600 capacity garage, $105 million) has announced its two eateries will be called The 1799 and McGavock Coffeehouse.  The hotel should be open by July. Apartments, restaurants, and retail open by fall.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/03/15/harpeth-square-franklin-tn-restaurant-mcgavock-coffee-shop-1799/3173580002/

[markhollin]

^ ^ ^ Harpeth Square had its topping out ceremony yesterday.

http://www.williamsonherald.com/features/business/harpeth-associates-r-c-mathews-celebrate-at-harpeth-square-topping/article_b0cc7dce-475e-11e9-a8da-6f0339806c4f.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
 

[markhollin]

How planners are preparing for Williamson County and Franklin's futures:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/03/18/franklin-tn-growth-zoning-ordinance-williamson-county-land-use-plan-2040/3164612002/

[markhollin]

Aerial view of progress  on Harpeth Square in Franklin:

 

[NashvilleObserver]

On 3/21/2019 at 12:19 PM, markhollin said:

Aerial view of progress  on Harpeth Square in Franklin:

 

I was in the area today for lunch. Everything is coming together nicely! Old-school downtown Franklin is going to remain cozy, but good development outside that is never a bad thing. I like it!

[markhollin]

A large Lego Fan Convention is taking place at Wilson County Expo Center this weekend.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/wilson/2019/03/25/brickuniverse-lego-fan-convention-wilson-county-expo-center/3202175002/

 

 

 

[Salbato]

Awesome! Can the build a display of downtown Nashville for us? 

[markhollin]

Fairview Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan was introduced yesterday that included three new options for a mixed-use town center.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/fairview/2019/03/25/fairview-forward-2040-plan-details-unveiled-3-possible-town-centers-listed/3097905002/

 

[markhollin]

Franklin is looking at 33 to 37 units of affordable housing and a community center for The Hill property (city owned) at  403-405 Fift Ave. North across from Bicentennial Park and next to a Sonic Drive-In. Before it was abandoned, it was the site for Franklin water and street maintenance dept.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/03/26/affordable-housing-the-hill-property/3248859002/

Also, Franklin is looking at $8.7 million in improvements to ease congestion at the intersection of Liberty Pike and Mallory Lane, which is one of the busiest in Williamson County.

More at The Tennessean here:

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2019/03/26/franklin-intersection-upgrade-mallory-lane-liberty-pike/3282707002/

[MLBrumby]

Parks Hospitality from Raleigh has purchased 2.3 acres on Liberty Pike, on which it will build a 135-room True (by Hilton) hotel Construction will start in August. No rendering, but the photo (example) shown with the article (True hotel in Bowling Green, KY) is typical unremarkable suburban stuff. 

From NBJ: https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2019/03/27/developer-buys-cool-springs-land-for-hilton-brand.html

Edited March 27, 2019 by MLBrumby