Inner Loop - CBD, Downtown, East Bank, Germantown, Gulch, Rutledge

[Hey_Hey]

I'm not in the market for $400/night hotels in downtown Nashville, but if I were I would choose this hotel over a $300/night room at the Westin, Omni, or Hilton in a heart beat. Whoever designed this earned their money and then some. It's incredible how they managed to pay homage to the hotel's beginnings yet still look thoroughly modern. 

[Pdt2f]

Some shots of the ongoing progress at the Criminal Justice Center on James Robertson Pkwy, from the 10th floor of the Parkway Towers. Lots of workers busy on it, and the people here say that they’ve been working like men on fire since they started. 

[NashvilleObserver]

2 hours ago, Pdt2f said:

Some shots of the ongoing progress at the Criminal Justice Center on James Robertson Pkwy, from the 10th floor of the Parkway Towers. Lots of workers busy on it, and the people here say that they’ve been working like men on fire since they started. 

They had the whole site lit up last night with dozens of workers until at least 1:30 am.  From my window it looks like they're working around the clock.

[Pdt2f]

40 minutes ago, NashvilleObserver said:

They had the whole site lit up last night with dozens of workers until at least 1:30 am.  From my window it looks like they're working around the clock.

Wow, that’s crazy. I wonder what the rush is about? 

[samsonh]

It’s been too cold lately for some of this work. Not sure if it’s been too cold for laying concrete, but with this warmer weather it could be catching up.

[Lexy]

I'm in love with this place.

[NashvilleObserver]

6 hours ago, samsonh said:

It’s been too cold lately for some of this work. Not sure if it’s been too cold for laying concrete, but with this warmer weather it could be catching up.

That would make sense. They poured a whole floor overnight and have already set up scaffolds to pour the last floor.

[markhollin]

Sky @ Fern (2 and 3 stories, 31 townhomes) update. First building topped out.

Looking SW from corner of Fern Ave. and Brick Church Pike:

[markhollin]

915 Monroe (3 stories, 17 townhomes) update. Foundational work underway.

Looking SW from Monroe St. just west of 9th Ave. North:

[MLBrumby]

Wondering about Germantown (specifically) and all of the older parts of the city that are now (sorry if you dislike the word) gentrifying: I know there are old houses and that photo shows a great old Queen Anne style in the background. Keeping in mind that Caden and others have sold new townhouse for high 6-figures and even a million dollars. So what, if anything, exists to prevent the destruction of houses like that from being destroyed to be replaced by a flat-roofed modern (or worse) row of townhouses?  Germantown has benefited thus far from careful conscientious owner-renovators and replacement of lots of industrial buildings. What zoning guidelines exist to keep the character of the neighborhood? 

[CenterHill]

23 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

Wondering about Germantown (specifically) and all of the older parts of the city that are now (sorry if you dislike the word) gentrifying: I know there are old houses and that photo shows a great old Queen Anne style in the background. Keeping in mind that Caden and others have sold new townhouse for high 6-figures and even a million dollars. So what, if anything, exists to prevent the destruction of houses like that from being destroyed to be replaced by a flat-roofed modern (or worse) row of townhouses?  Germantown has benefited thus far from careful conscientious owner-renovators and replacement of lots of industrial buildings. What zoning guidelines exist to keep the character of the neighborhood? 

Germantown has a historic zoning overlay and Salemtown has a conservation zoning overlay.     

The property in the picture at Monroe and 9th is not in the Germantown historic zoning, its border stops at Rosa Parks.   

Edited January 13, 2018 by CenterHill

[smeagolsfree]

Right, its in Buena Vista.  I tend to leave the historic out of all the neighborhoods now.

[markhollin]

The Olmsted (6 stories, 328 units) update.

Looking south from 5th Ave. South near Peabody:

 

Looking SW along Peabody from 5th Ave. South:

[markhollin]

Hampton Inn SoBro addition (5 stories, 50 rooms) update.

Looking SW from corner of Molloy and Almond:

[markhollin]

The collapsed/burned out 1 story brick warehouse structure that was on a portion of the land for the proposed Stockyard Apartments (2 buildings, 7 and 6 stories, 310 units, plus former Stockyards Restaurant building) has been cleared, and fencing is up on part of the property. 

Looking SE from corner of 3rd Ave. North and Stockyard Street, with Tenn. Education Assoc. Building in background:

 

[MLBrumby]

What is this one? Any pics? 

[markhollin]

^ ^ ^ The project is one of my favorites for all of North Capitol/Germantown area if it ever gets off the ground.  Was put on hold about a year ago by Spectrum Emery & Llewellyn Development.

 

Here is the layout. 2nd Ave. North at top (East) and3rd Ave. North at bottom (West).

 

This screenshot from Smeogolsfree's excellent development map show the site in teal in center, just half a block SE of First Tennessee Ballpark.

[chc3]

Wow! I hope that goes through.

[MLBrumby]

Oh yes, I remember that one. Good looking project. I hope that is a sign it's moving forward. 

[markhollin]

Criminal Justice Center (6 stories, $113 million) update. Up to 5th floor now.

Looking NE from 3rd Ave. North just north of James Robertson Parkway:

 

 Looking SE from intersection of 3rd Ave. North and Gay St:




Looking north from intersection of James Robertson Parkway and 3rd Ave. North:

[NashvilleObserver]

16 hours ago, markhollin said:

Criminal Justice Center (6 stories, $113 million) update. Up to 5th floor now.
 

Yes one more floor to go, and they have still been working all hours of the night!! working till 2AM on Sunday night.

[markhollin]

Hammer Mill (6 stories, 259 units, restaurants) update.  Up to 4th floor in sections of the residential portion now.

Looking NE from intersection of Monroe and Taylor:

[markhollin]

Harry O's (5 stories, including rooftop bar) update.

Looking north along 3rd Ave. South half a block south of Broadway:
 

[markhollin]

The owners of Nashville City Center will roll out the next few months a slate of new amenities and programming, including a fitness center, dining options and an outdoor “Jam-Nasium” music venue.

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/odds-ends/article/20988972/of-note-17-january-2018
 

[CenterHill]

Yep, City Center changes are already in place, except for the outdoor stage which is nearing completion.     The plaza food kiosk was used for a few weeks, but the rotating restaurant concept has been moved indoors to an upper floor.     Not clear if it will move back to the kiosk when the weather gets nicer.