Nashville Bits and Pieces

[markhollin]

Nashville prepares for Stanley Cup Finals, CMA Festival, Bonnaroo Festival, and other concerts all in the same time frame:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2017/05/26/all-eyes-nashvilles-june-entertainment-bonanza/344582001/

[volsfanwill]

On 5/26/2017 at 1:01 AM, claya91 said:

SInce we're discussing the 2016 population estimates, here's a breakdown.

Nashville Area Census Estimates - July 1, 2016 

Combined Statistical Area: 1,987,778

Metropolitan Statistical Area: 1,865,298

Nashville-Davidson County: 684,410  

Nashville-Davidson (Balance): 660,388 

 

So based on this.  and a population increase of ~ 36000 per year.  the Combined statistical area probably crossed the 2 million mark in January. 

[markhollin]

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was on the 104.5 The Zone's "Midday 180" show on Friday and spoke, among other things, about the growing possibility of Nashville hosting one of the Stadium Series games in the not-too-distant future.  You can listen to the interview be scrolling down to the bottom of the page at this link:

http://www.1045thezone.com/midday-180/

 

[grilled_cheese]

5 hours ago, markhollin said:

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was on the 104.5 The Zone's "Midday 180" show on Friday and spoke, among other things, about the growing possibility of Nashville hosting one of the Stadium Series games in the not-too-distant future.  You can listen to the interview be scrolling down to the bottom of the page at this link:

http://www.1045thezone.com/midday-180/

 

I listened to the interview and didn't hear him actually mention Stadium Series but if that's what they're reporting it's fine.  To be clear, the Stadium Series is not the same thing as the Winter Classic which (usually) takes place on New Years Day.  I doubt we would ever be able to get a Winter Classic because of the Music City Bowl, they wouldn't have time to prep the stadium as they need at least several days.

[markhollin]

Over 220,000 households in metro tuned-in to watch Predators in first game of Stanley Cup Finals last night. 22.2 rating is best-ever for hockey in this market.  

http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2017/05/30/predators-penguins-tv-rating/354439001/

[Rockatansky]

On 5/25/2017 at 2:21 PM, VSRJ said:

I think Memphis' inevitable population growth (as slow as it may be) could someday come from people fleeing Nashville's ever-increasing cost of living. I already know of a few people who are leaving Nashville for Memphis and are amazed at the low cost of real estate and housing. They're selling their houses here, making a killing off the sale and then moving to Memphis to live a very comfortable life.

I don't see myself moving back to Memphis anytime soon -- I'm too much of a big/growing city kinda guy -- but you can't argue the economic sense it makes.

I highly doubt people will be moving to Memphis because of the low cost of living. People move for jobs and job opportunities - something Memphis lacks (in abundance).

[Pyramid Scheme]

1 minute ago, Rockatansky said:

I highly doubt people will be moving to Memphis because of the low cost of living. People move for jobs and job opportunities - something Memphis lacks (in abundance).

There's plenty of jobs here, if you want to work in a warehouse.

[Nashtitans]

4 hours ago, Rockatansky said:

I highly doubt people will be moving to Memphis because of the low cost of living. People move for jobs and job opportunities - something Memphis lacks (in abundance).

Exactly I hate when people say that....Mississippi has a low cost of living, wouldn't make most people move there. People want to live in a livable exciting city.

[titanhog]

Anyone know for sure where this land is located and what upscale hotel they're talking about?

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/05/31/chicago-developer-buys-land-for-upscale-hotel-as.html

[Guest]

AJ Capital Partners paid $12.75 million cash for one acre of land at the intersection of West End Avenue and 20th Avenue North

[titanhog]

1 hour ago, nashville_bound said:

AJ Capital Partners paid $12.75 million cash for one acre of land at the intersection of West End Avenue and 20th Avenue North

Is this the land that's mentioned in that NBJ article I posted above your post?

[smeagolsfree]

This is where the Checkers was and the Taco Bell is. There was core drilling at that site about a year ago.  Too bad they didn't get the Jack in the Box as well.

[markhollin]

National and international media is descending on Nashville in a huge way this week for these Stanley Cup Finals games.  May Smashville shine in more ways than just on the ice.  : )

[BnaBreaker]

I had better see all the buildings that can be, lit up in blue and yellow.... and I had better see an ACTUAL LIVE SHOT NBC, and not some four year old stock footage!  

[markhollin]

Mayor Barry on the NHL Network earlier this afternoon:

 

https://www.nhl.com/video/nhl-now-mayor-megan-barry/t-282785066/c-52119803

[timmay143]

Blow the roof off for us Mark!!!!!!!!!!

[markhollin]

Our beloved "Voice of the Predators," Pete Weber, enlightening the crew of "NHL Now" on the NHL Network yesterday afternoon from the Bridgestone Arena Plaza:

https://www.nhl.com/video/nhl-now-pete-weber/t-277350912/c-52132003

[ZestyEd]

NHL on NBC took this pic  

Edited June 3, 2017 by ZestyEd

[markhollin]

^ ^ ^ That's a stunner.  

[titanhog]

^^That's like a July 4 American Flag photo.  Love it!

[titanhog]

Nice Finals banner up on the arena.

 

[titanhog]

Btw...NHL Network is broadcasting live from the Arena plaza.  Getting some crazy, wild and glorious shots of downtown and the fans.

 

Edited June 3, 2017 by titanhog

[titanhog]

Huge crowd building!!

 

[BnaBreaker]

That is absolutely INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[e-dub]

the aerial footage is even crazier!

 

https://www.facebook.com/newschannel5/videos/10154609652502548/