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

[markhollin]

Buchanan Point (2 stories, 5,200 sq. ft. retail/office space, 8 residential units) update.  Complete.

Looking NE from Buchanan St., 1/4 block west of 9th Ave. North:

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

[markhollin]

Water Tower Condos (5 stories, 37 units) update: Foundation work underway.

Looking south from 1st Ave. North, 1/2 block north of CSX tracks:

Looking east from 1st Ave. North, 1/2 block north of CSX tracks:

[markhollin]

First Baptist Church expansion (3 stories) update. Brickwork climbing along Broadway. Window frames being set on south side.

Looking SW from intersection of Broadway and 6th Ave. South:

Looking NW from 6th Ave. South, 1/2 block north of Demonbreun:

[markhollin]

Crossroads Campus will be a mixed-use development including office space, 18 residential units, a café, a bakery, and a grooming salon at 1601 Buchanan St. on a .2 acre site. The current structure used to be Bud's Curb Market, and will be razed.  Crossroads bought the site for $1.5 million in January.

Lisa Stetar, executive director of The Crossroads Campus, said the nonprofit is working on elevations and exteriors for the building. She declined to offer additional details but noted they are forthcoming.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21138470/work-set-to-start-on-project-in-the-nations




This screen shot from Smeagolfree's excellent development map shows the site highlighted in teal at the center of the frame:

[markhollin]

Ludlow Row (3 stories, 10 units) update.  Complete and open.

Looking NE from Scovel St., 1/2 block east of 11th Ave. North:
 

[markhollin]

Trolley Barns Garage (5 stories) update:  Equipment on site, asphalt of existing surface lot being ripped up.

Looking east from Lea Ave., 1/4 block north of Hermitage Ave:

[markhollin]

Westvue Townhomes (3 stories, 26 units) update: Brickwork and cladding installation continues.

Looking SW from intersection of West Trinity Lane and Youngs Lane:

Looking NW from Youngs Lane, 1/2 block south of West Trinity Lane:

[markhollin]

530 Church St. boutique hotel conversion of upper floors update:  Interior demo work  underway.

Looking NE from Church St., 1/2 block west of 6th Ave. North:

[Auntie Yock]

^Reminds me of what a terrible mistake it was to demolish the middle building in the old Harvey's Department Store block. That could've similarly been converted to condos or boutique hotel.

Whatever will they do with that lot? Maybe Tony G. can build a super-skinny on it.

[markhollin]

Delta Townhomes (three 3 story buildings, 18 units) update.  Complete and open.

Looking north from Delta Ave., 1/2 block north of Garfield St:

Looking NE from intersection of Delta Ave. and Tral St:

Looking SW from Tral St. just west of Jenkins St:

[BnaBreaker]

Lol... now someone is going to have to be paid to maintain that useless three foot piece of grass in front of each dwelling, or the residents will have to keep lawn care equipment on hand to tend to it.  Just pave over it for gods sake.  Geez louise.  It's like Nashville holds on to that grass strip because it feels like it's what keeps it  from becoming a full fledged urban environment and grounded to it's suburban sprawl roots.  

Edited June 29, 2020 by BnaBreaker

[donNdonelson2]

7 minutes ago, BnaBreaker said:

Lol... now someone is going to have to be paid to maintain that useless three foot piece of grass in front of each dwelling, or the residents will have to keep lawn care equipment on hand to tend to it.  Just pave over it for gods sake.  Geez louise.  It's like Nashville holds on to that grass strip because it feels like it's what keeps it  from becoming a full fledged urban environment and grounded to it's suburban sprawl roots.  

The dogs will appreciate the grass! It’s their favorite place to send and receive “pee mail.” 

[nashvylle]

man those are insanely ugly

[Auntie Yock]

4 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

Lol... now someone is going to have to be paid to maintain that useless three foot piece of grass in front of each dwelling, or the residents will have to keep lawn care equipment on hand to tend to it.  Just pave over it for gods sake.  Geez louise.  It's like Nashville holds on to that grass strip because it feels like it's what keeps it  from becoming a full fledged urban environment and grounded to it's suburban sprawl roots.  

Or they could plant a little bush or some flowers.

[markhollin]

The Metro Planning Commission approved an overlay landmark district status that will allow Cornerstone Square at 530 Church St.  (pictured two posts above)  to offer a short-term rental component to the upper floors.

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21138772/groundbreaking-set-for-2021-for-midtown-tower

[markhollin]

Rock of Ages Bourbon Room will be a new restaurant/theater coming to the Lower Broadway area in a 15,000 sq. ft. venue that will include a 250 seat theater, bar, and lounge.  The site is still be scouted by Tony-nominated producer Matthew Weaver, who created "Rock of Ages" for stage and screen.   Rock of Ages has six years of experience on Broadway and over 2,350 performances, along with five Tony nominations and other accolades.

More  at NBJ here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2020/06/30/rock-of-age-bourbon-room-broadway-show-downtown.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline

[nashvylle]

Such an awesome development. From developers IG

[markhollin]

NES Substation (2 stories) update. More pillars rising.

Looking west from 11th Ave. North, just south of Hynes St:

Looking south from 11th Ave. North, just south of Hynes St:

[markhollin]

JP Morgan Chase Bank has opened its first downtown branch covering 4,000 sq. ft. on the first floor of the Service Source Tower at NW corner of Church Street and 4th Ave. North.  

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2020/06/30/jpmorgan-preps-downtown-branch-opening.html?iana=hpmvp_nsh_news_headline
 

[markhollin]

New City Properties has landed a $200,000 demo permit to take down the former Goodwill Industries warehouse to prepare the way for Nashville Block 5 (formerly Germantown Union). Environmental Abatement will take care of the razing. 

More behind the Nashville Post paywall here:

https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/article/21138998/virgin-hotel-opens-on-music-row

[markhollin]

First Baptist Church addition (3 stories) update. Brickwork continues.

Looking NE from McGavock St., 1/2 block east of 7th Ave. South:

Looking SE from Broadway, 1/2 block east of 7th Ave:

[Vrtigo]

On 6/29/2020 at 3:35 PM, BnaBreaker said:

Lol... now someone is going to have to be paid to maintain that useless three foot piece of grass in front of each dwelling, or the residents will have to keep lawn care equipment on hand to tend to it.  Just pave over it for gods sake.  Geez louise.  It's like Nashville holds on to that grass strip because it feels like it's what keeps it  from becoming a full fledged urban environment and grounded to it's suburban sprawl roots.  

I believe the curb strip requirement came out of a desire to increase neighborhood walkability and pedestrian safety.
Your point about lawn equipment is valid, but I think this little strip adds an enormous amount of curb appeal and makes for a much more pleasant walking experience than the same width of sidewalk without.

[BnaBreaker]

6 hours ago, Vrtigo said:

I believe the curb strip requirement came out of a desire to increase neighborhood walkability and pedestrian safety.
Your point about lawn equipment is valid, but I think this little strip adds an enormous amount of curb appeal and makes for a much more pleasant walking experience than the same width of sidewalk without.

I was referring mostly to the grass between the sidewalk and the building.  Truthfully though I doubt the city has much control over that. 

[markhollin]

Terra House is undergoing some exterior work:

Looking east from intersection of Hermitage Ave. and Middelton St:
 

[PaulChinetti]

I'll put all these here. Empty Highwoods lot, the hole for Park MGM and a big ole Pano of the core, looking East.