Soccer in Nashville

[TheRaglander]

If I wasn't so in-tune with youth club soccer (and this board) I would be clueless on the happenings of the MLS team.  NSC USL does such a great job!

 

[TheRaglander]

@PaulChinetti I just received an email about NSC and it read as this:  "...Band Together with Nashville Soccer Club as they kick off their final USL season before moving to MLS..." 

I was under the impression this entire time that they would be keeping both franchises.  That sounds like they are folding the USL club.  Did I miss that in a previous communication??

[PaulChinetti]

I was under the same impression... 

More bad communication. 

[TheRaglander]

1 minute ago, PaulChinetti said:

I was under the same impression... 

More bad communication. 

That explains the social media "blend"

[MidTenn1]

I saw a small sketch on some photos of the public meeting documents regarding the layout of the additional mixed use buildings when Planning was asking for input and was intrigued. It seemed to hint at an architectural style that I think would be awesome for a soccer town adjacent to the stadium.

This is looking from the west on Wedgewood. The Skyline structure is interesting in that it seems to support some sort of rooftop eatery. But the early 20th century building style is an awesome touch. I hope it turns out like this.

Eagerly awaiting final renderings. 

[nashvylle]

I read somewhere that they wanted to have a pedestrian bridge that resembled the old rollercoaster (same materials). Not sure if that’s true. 

[PaulChinetti]

It's a call back to the old entrances way back in the day. 

I'm trying to find them, but I can't right now, I'm sure I've seen them online somewhere.

[MLBrumby]

10 minutes ago, PHofKS said:

I saw a small sketch on some photos of the public meeting documents regarding the layout of the additional mixed use buildings when Planning was asking for input and was intrigued. It seemed to hint at an architectural style that I think would be awesome for a soccer town adjacent to the stadium.

This is looking from the west on Wedgewood. The Skyline structure is interesting in that it seems to support some sort of rooftop eatery. But the early 20th century building style is an awesome touch. I hope it turns out like this.

Eagerly awaiting final renderings. 

Does anyone have a photo of that building as it looks today?

[PaulChinetti]

I guess they would be taking about this area no?

[PaulChinetti]

While I was looking for that image I know I've seen.

Look at this gem.

https://tnsos.org/tsla/imagesearch/index.php?resultpage=54&find=davidson

Some more at the bottom of this page.

[MidTenn1]

2 hours ago, MLBrumby said:

Does anyone have a photo of that building as it looks today?

The building doesn't exist right now. It would be part of the new development Ingram would build. 

I will add more pictures later. 

Edit; As promised...…

[nashvylle]

On 2/25/2019 at 7:23 PM, PaulChinetti said:

Some walls are starting to go up on the buildings closet to the track. Still haven't seen the most recent plans. 

If it’s not too much trouble @PaulChinetticould you post some progress photos the next time it’s not raining? Thanks! 

[e-dub]

The roof is on the pavilion.

[PaulChinetti]

On 3/9/2019 at 12:39 PM, nashvylle said:

If it’s not too much trouble @PaulChinetticould you post some progress photos the next time it’s not raining? Thanks! 

Ask and you shall receive. Looks like there is some work going on in between the buildings.

[nashvylle]

I wonder if it would be more space efficient to build this all on 2 floors? 

[titanhog]

So...will the flea market be all indoors?

[PaulChinetti]

38 minutes ago, nashvylle said:

I wonder if it would be more space efficient to build this all on 2 floors? 

I think that would be way harder for load in/out. 

@titanhog I've been wondering about that too. Hopefully the Fairgrounds is working with all the various groups to get feedback on how best to lay everything out.

[nashvylle]

@titanhog I do not believe all is indoors, but hard to tell from this photo. I believe I read it was more space indoors and outdoors than currently. 

[PaulChinetti]

More walls up and the roof is finished. Wall on the second build starting to go up. More digging in the right corner.

[MidTenn1]

11 hours ago, PaulChinetti said:

 

 

I drove by the project the other day. Those buildings look huge. The two of them should support a lot of activities.

[titanhog]

1 hour ago, PHofKS said:

I drove by the project the other day. Those buildings look huge. The two of them should support a lot of activities.

Seems these buildings will be way more  multi-use than the current hodge-podge of buildings.

[Bos2Nash]

Oh The more I look at the recent render and compare it to the layout of the building, there really won’t be much room for a parking structure like discussed a bit upthread. We are still waiting for slabs for the one building that will be at the end of the unframed building and two perpendicular shed off the Nolensville Pike side. Once these go in place there will really only be enough space for access road and vendor stall parking. Gonna have to hope for larger parking under the mixed use portion and hopefully part of the race track renovations. 

Edited March 17, 2019 by Bos2Nash

[PaulChinetti]

It’s gonna get worse before it gets better I feel like, parking wise, with all the construction.

Hopefully Craighesd gets transformed with sidewalks and street parking on both sides. 

[AronG]

Counterpoint: Seems like a good idea to me to not waste a bunch of money and real estate on parking facilities that will sit empty and unused for 340+ days of the year. And on gameday scarce parking is part of the fun that spreads economic impact around the area. Ride hailing is a great option that is only getting more popular (https://usa.streetsblog.org/2019/03/13/study-uber-and-lyft-reduce-the-need-for-parking/). Also we have tons of surplus parking  spread around the city that we can provide shuttles to and from. Cities with our development pattern typically have 10 parking spots for every car, which is massively  inefficient.

More amenities at the fairgrounds > more parking lots.

[smeagolsfree]

With the Fairgrounds moving , do we really need the buildings now.