Repurposed/revitalized historical buildings in Nashville

[markhollin]

Drift Hotel at 10 Interstate Drive is the complete reinvention of the former Stadium Inn (circa 1955).  It features 107 rooms, and has been open for two weeks.  57% occupancy rate so far. 

https://www.drifthotels.co/nashville
 

[BnaBreaker]

I really don't understand why anybody would pour money into renovating that building... but hey, it looks like they did about as good a job as one could do!  Not too shabby on the inside!

[MLBrumby]

Agreed! Although I'm glad it's been 'purdied up'. It was such an eyesore and magnet for trouble. Isn't there another run-down hotel a block or two away. 

[Bos2Nash]

The most sustainable building is the one you do not build. In this case, it is the one that was not torn down only to be rebuilt. Great job by the developer/design team/builder for executing this project. Now let's see what goes up around it.

[smeagolsfree]

I think for a lot of us it is just the memory of the place that gives us the heebie jeebies as we know what the place was.

[markhollin]

2019 8th Ave. South covers 4,000 sq. ft. over its single floor and was built in 1920.  It will now become the Lab at Zanies, a 100 seat adjoining venue to the comedy club next door.  

It will host a variety of shows, from improv to sketch comedy to one-man performances.

The Lab will offer comedy and improv classes for both those looking to hone their craft and companies looking for a team-building exercise.

The Lab will serve an upscale food and beverage menu.

Programming kicks off April 12 with the Nashville Comedy Festival.

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2024/04/02/zanies-nashville-expands-with-new-venue-opening-in.html
 

[markhollin]

329 Peachtree St. covers 1,410 sq. ft. over its single floor and was built in 1940.  It is now home to Peachtree Neighborhood Grill.
 

[markhollin]

629 3rd Ave. South covers 5,000 sq. ft.  over its 2 floors and was orignally built as a church in 1860.  It will now become a hookah bar and lounge of unknown name. Treg Warner is the owner/developer of the site, having paid $175,000 for it in 1994.   The updated design will be by Daniels Chandler architects. The construction value is estimated to be $280,000.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/rutledge-hill-building-slated-for-hookah-lounge/article_64317406-fc26-11ee-a137-27c7af0120f1.html
 

[markhollin]

2521 Gallatin Ave. (1 story, circa 1920) conversion to Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles is nearing completion.

Looking west from Gallatin Ave., just south of Cahal Ave:

[markhollin]

921 Main St. covers 9,900 sq. ft. on its single floor and was built in 1965. Not sure what is going on, but work is underway for something.

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

Looking NW from Main St., 1/4 block east of Mcferrin Ave:

[markhollin]

1112 Woodland St. covers 2,142 sq. ft. over its 2 floors and was built in 1907.  It is now home to Van Gogh's Wine Bar.
 

[Bos2Nash]

On 4/21/2024 at 6:56 AM, markhollin said:

921 Main St. covers 9,900 sq. ft. on its single floor and was built in 1965. Not sure what is going on, but work is underway for something.

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

Looking NW from Main St., 1/4 block east of Mcferrin Ave:

Rehabbing for office use. Calvert Group is relocating from their office on Rosa Parks to this location. Nashville Post article.

[markhollin]

45 Hermitage Ave. covers 1,450 sq. ft. over its single floor and was built in 1950 as a service station.  It was later converted to Hermiage Cafe.  It is now being reimagined as Mr. J's Original (burgers and ice cream).  Work is underway.

Looking NW from intersection of Hermitage Ave. and Middleton St:

 

[markhollin]

Since 1973, the Metropolitan Historical Commission has celebrated preservation projects that honor Nashville’s historic architecture.

At the 48th Annual Preservation Awards last week, 20+ properties were recognized across six categories: commercial, residential, educational-institutional, industrial-engineering, infill, and religious architecture. Let’s get to know five of the projects.

More here:

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/historic-preservation/news/2024-preservation-awards-photos?utm_term=nashtoday&utm_campaign=daily-newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=nashtoday&utm_content=nashtoday

[smeagolsfree]

It is nothing Metro Historic has anything really to do with but that developers decide if they are going to preserve the building. There are a few exceptions like the Arcade, but if a developer decides they are going to take a building down Metro Historic is a toothless tiger for the most part.

Metro was so late to the game as far as a city goes as compared to other cities it just makes me sick. Denver had a 50-year head start on Nashville and is a much younger city. 

[markhollin]

The 1 story, 4,974 sq. ft. former fire station at 4406 Charlotte Ave. (circa 1930) is going to be refurbished and retrofitted for a future unnamed entity by the Sorelle Hospitality Group (who also own Pinewood Social and Crema Cafe), who purchased the property lat fall for $2 million. 

“It may not be a restaurant, it may be a different use. The focus we have right now is to renovate the building and bring it back to its original character. That’s the focus and there’s no set plan. We want to get the building renovated before we decide how to use it,” says Jake Suddeth of Sorelle.

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2024/05/13/restaurant-roundup-jbjs-nashville-gulch-breakfast.html
 

[smeagolsfree]

14 hours ago, markhollin said:

The 1 story, 4,974 sq. ft. former fire station at 4406 Charlotte Ave. (circa 1930) is going to be refurbished and retrofitted for a future unnamed entity by the Sorelle Hospitality Group (who also own Pinewood Social and Crema Cafe), who purchased the property lat fall for $2 million. 

“It may not be a restaurant, it may be a different use. The focus we have right now is to renovate the building and bring it back to its original character. That’s the focus and there’s no set plan. We want to get the building renovated before we decide how to use it,” says Jake Suddeth of Sorelle.

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2024/05/13/restaurant-roundup-jbjs-nashville-gulch-breakfast.html
 

Well, the article and the headline contradict each other. Are they going to renovate or tear it down. The permit says they are taking it down to the ground.

[markhollin]

1601 Buchanan St. (1 story, 2,205 sq. ft., circa 1941) is being repurposed for a Bakery/Cafe as part of the Crossroads Campus development.

Looking SW from intersection of Buchanan St. and 16th Ave. North:

[markhollin]

1311 2nd Ave. North (1 story, 1,192 sq. ft, circa 1910) and 1313 2nd AVe. North (1 floor, 1,246 sq. ft., circa 1899) will be part of the Germantown Village event space. Renovation has been underway for the past year.
 

[markhollin]

The former church at 1600 10th Ave. North (2 stories, 6,084 sq. ft., circa 1900) renovation in Church Lofts (7 units) is back underway after being stalled for a couple years.  New windows installed; 2 story addition in NE corner topped-out.

Looking SW from Garfield St., 1/2 block east of 10th Ave. North:

Looking NE from 10th Ave. North, 1/4 block north of Garfield St:

[markhollin]

1603 Woodland covers 3,600 sq. ft. over its 2 floors and was built in 1910.  It is currently home to Urban Cowboy Hotel.

[markhollin]

Tenn21 at Five Points just won a Nashville Chapter  Urban Land Institute award for best renovation.

[victory]

23 hours ago, markhollin said:

1603 Woodland covers 3,600 sq. ft. over its 2 floors and was built in 1910.  It is currently home to Urban Cowboy Hotel.

This place is freaking awesome! Love it. I wonder if it was a struggle getting the necessary government approvals for rezoning  from residential to commercial.

[markhollin]

Ernest Tubb Record Shop at 417 Broadway (4 stories, 12,936 sq. ft., circa 1900) will have $5.5 million in construction to convert it into a multi level entertainment bar.  

Impetus Builders will handle construction, and Clements Wimsatt Architects is responsible for design.  since 1951, was purchased by developer Brad Bars, musician Ilya Toshinskiy and local attorney Grover Collins in summer 2022 for $18.3 million. 

More at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2024/05/20/restaurant-roundup-details-emerge-on-two-downtown.html
 

[Luvemtall]

So sad to lose this iconic place to another cookie cutter dive bar.