On the Curb | Nashville

Live Nation drops details on “The Truth,” a new 4,400-cap venue landing in Wedgewood-Houston, while Ritz-Carlton resurfaces in the Gulch via fresh permits. Plus: a new eastbound I-40 ramp at BNA to ease airport traffic, a Tokyo Confidential pop-up, WeHo/Eastland food-and-bev tidbits, and a quick-hit Punchlist on Vanderbilt’s ALS license plate campaign.Show notesLive Nation unveils “The Truth” music venue in WeHo (4,400-cap; Fall 2026). https://www.wsmv.com+2News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF)Ritz-Carlton planning moves to the Gulch (1100 Demonbreun; ~900k sq ft; 182 keys + 140 condos). WhatNowNew I-40 eastbound ramp now open from BNA’s Terminal Drive (collector-distributor road). Tennessee State GovernmentTokyo Confidential “Tokyo Meets Nashville” takeover at Silo (Nov 5–6, 8p–12a). Nashville LifestylesWeHo sports bar eyed; former Portland Brew Eastland space activity. X (formerly Twitter)Punchlist: Vanderbilt ALS Research Center specialty license plate campaign (goal: 1,000 pre-orders by June 30, 2026; $5M over 3–5 years). Axios

This week on On the Curb:💰 A $65M construction loan lands in Franklin for a new luxury apartment community🏗 Developers plan a new Marriott hotel on Nashville’s East Bank🏛 Elon Musk’s Boring Company drops its first big update on the Music City Loop🍜 New openings from Eleven11 and Black Dynasty Ramen — plus a farewell to Lil Cee’s⛽️ Buc-ee’s breaks ground in MurfreesboroGrab your coffee and catch up on what’s shaping Nashville’s skyline and neighborhoods.📚 Show Notes – Sources & Links💰 Bag Drop of the Week$65M construction loan secured for luxury Franklin apartments – Nashville Business JournalSouthStar’s 22-acre Aureum mixed-use development background – NBJ🏗 The LiftDevelopers eye new hotel on prime East Bank site – NBJOracle Campus infrastructure update – NBJNew Hilton hotels planned on East Bank – NBJ🏛 The Boring Segment of the WeekMusic City Loop Update Blog – The Boring CompanyNBJ Coverage of Boring Co. tunnel plan & routeTunnel cost estimates and route info – NBJ🍽 Table TalkEleven11 opens in Cleveland Park – Nashville Banner📋 The PunchlistBuc-ee’s to break ground on new travel center in Murfreesboro – Rutherford SourcePinnacle Partners “Hotel Silver” Development - Here Nashville | City Now Next ReportSennheiser Group Relocating to Nashville - Here Nashville

This week on On the Curb, we cover the biggest moves in Nashville’s real estate, development, and food scene:💰 Bag Drop of the Week: Big Plan Holdings launches The Lanes, a $95 million wellness-focused residential community in North Nashville. Biz Journal | The Lanes Website | CityNowNext🏗 The Lift: Clarksville approves two new hospitals from TriStar and Ascension to meet surging population demand. Biz Journal🏛 The Boring Segment of the Week: Elon Musk’s Boring Company buys land near Nashville International Airport. Biz Journal | Boring Q&A | Metro Responses | NFPA Safety Standards🍽 Table Talk: Nashville’s food scene shines with Peg Leg Porker named to Southern Living’s Top 50 BBQ Joints and Locust ranked #20 on the inaugural 50 Best Restaurants in North America. Peg Leg Porker – Biz Journal | Locust – Biz Journal | 50 Best List📋 The Punchlist:Members-only Intown Golf Club opens in 12South. - Intown Golf Club“Underground” on Broadway, has been listed for sale for $79M - NBJPuesto’s first expansion announced at Nashville Yards - CityNowNextNashville Industry Fund offers up to $6,000 in down payment assistance for music & hospitality professionals. Nashville Industry Fund | Income Limits – THDA | Grant Application

🎙 On the Curb — Sept. 24, 2025This week’s On the Curb covers the latest in Nashville real estate, development, and business:Housing Crisis & Zoning: Metro Councilman Rollin Horton calls zoning “the whole show” behind Nashville’s housing affordability issues, sparking debate on supply, NIMBYism, and policy. Read more → Nashville Business JournalBridgestone Arena Renovation: The Nashville Predators unveiled video renderings of their $650M–$750M arena facelift, set to begin in 2026. Arena plans → Nashville Business Journal | Background on development | WNBA connectionAJ Capital in Wedgewood-Houston: Nashville-based AJ Capital secures a $170M loan tied to its 18-acre Wedgewood Village project—home to Pastis, Aba, and future offices for ASCAP and WME. Loan story → Nashville Business Journal | Project overview | Recent loan | Aba opens | WME office move | ASCAP office moveData Center Breaks Ground: RadiusDC starts construction on a $150M colocation facility on Brick Church Pike—the largest of its kind in Nashville. Groundbreaking story | TVA power & jobs angle | Original development announcementWaymo Robotaxis in Nashville: Self-driving cars arrive in 2026 through a Lyft partnership. Nashville joins Atlanta, Austin, LA, Phoenix, and San Francisco as Waymo cities. Axios Nashville | Earlier Tennessean report | Robotaxi criticism | Safety concerns | Labor group warnings | Fox5 Atlanta report📌 Subscribe to On the Curb on Spotify or Apple Podcasts for your weekly Nashville real estate, development, and business updates.

🎙 On the Curb – Nashville’s Zoning Bills, Aba’s Grand Opening, & Remembering Santa’s PubThis week on On the Curb, we cover some of the biggest stories shaping Nashville right now:Metro Council’s new housing & zoning bills – Nashville faces a projected shortage of 20,000 housing units over the next decade. We break down the four new zoning ordinances—BL2025-1005, BL2025-1006, BL2025-1007, and BL2025-1008—that aim to close the housing gap and reshape development across Davidson County.Nashville’s new public safety dashboard – The Nashville Alliance for Police and Public Safety has launched a tool that lets residents and real estate professionals track crime stats in their neighborhoods.Aba opens in Wedgewood-Houston – Chicago’s acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant Aba makes its Nashville debut on September 15th with its largest space yet. The two-story, 12,000-square-foot restaurant will anchor the WeHo dining scene.Remembering Denzel Irwin & Santa’s Pub – We close with a tribute to Denzel Irwin, the Franklin native and owner of Santa’s Pub, who became a Nashville icon for preserving one of the city’s most beloved dive bars.Whether you’re a Nashville professional, real estate agent, or just someone curious about how the city is growing, this episode will keep you in the loop on the stories shaping Music City.🔗 Sources & Further ReadingAxios Nashville – Public safety dashboardMetro housing gap study – Nashville BannerNashville zoning reform coverage – Nashville BannerMetro Council leadership – Nashville BannerMetro Nashville zoning bills overview – Nashville BannerBL2025-1005 – LegistarBL2025-1005 Exhibit DBL2025-1006 – LegistarBL2025-1007 – LegistarBL2025-1008 – LegistarMetro affordable housing authority – Nashville BannerAba opening – Nashville LifestylesSanta’s Pub founder Denzel Irwin – Nashville Business JournalThe Nashville Alliance – Dashboard

This week’s episode of On the Curb covers a little bit of everything: an iconic California diner brand lands on Second Avenue, Elon’s Boring Company faces big fees and big questions over its Music City Loop, The Nations rezoning fight heats up, mortgage rates see their sharpest drop in a year, and Opry Entertainment secures a huge deal for Ascend Amphitheater.Whether you’re commuting downtown, grabbing coffee in East Nashville, or just trying to keep up with what’s happening in the city, this episode has you covered.The legendary Mel’s Drive-In — made famous in American Graffiti — has opened a 10,000-square-foot diner at 152 Second Ave. N., in the former B.B. King’s Blues Club.🔗 Mel’s Drive-In opens downtown Nashville🔗 Mel’s expansion announcementThe Boring Company is proposing a $300M underground tunnel system connecting downtown to the airport. But between a $1.7M annual airport fee, Mayor O’Connell’s 79 questions, and Ryman Hospitality lobbying for an Opryland connection, the project faces a long road.🔗 Boring Co. faces $1.7M annual fee for Nashville airport tunnel🔗 Boring Co. eyes $15 million per mile for Nashville loop🔗 Convention Center potential stop🔗 Ryman exec backs Opryland tunnel extension🔗 Mayor O’Connell’s updated tunnel FAQ🔗 Metro raises 79 questions to Boring Co.🔗 Boring Company Music City Loop FAQA proposal to rezone more than 300 acres in The Nations has cleared its second reading — sparking hours of public comment and a heated council debate. Final vote is Sept. 19.🔗 Nations rezoning plan coverage — Nashville Post🔗 Council advances Nations rezoning — Nashville SceneThe September jobs report came in far weaker than expected — only 22,000 jobs added versus 75,000 forecast — pushing unemployment to 4.3%. Investors jumped into bonds, and mortgage rates dropped to 6.29%, the lowest since October 2024.Opry Entertainment Group will operate Ascend Amphitheater under a $41M bid, with $11M in planned upgrades and $1.1M going toward greenway improvements.🔗 Opry Entertainment secures Ascend Amphitheater dealHospitality & Food: Iconic brands see Nashville as the first stop outside their home state.Transit & Infrastructure: Elon’s tunnel plan could reshape how people move in and out of the airport — or stall out in politics.Neighborhood Growth: The Nations rezoning could become a model for how Nashville handles density.Housing Market: Rates are dipping again, giving buyers and refinancers a rare window.Entertainment: Opry tightening its grip on Ascend keeps the venue locally rooted.If you enjoyed this week’s curbside briefing, don’t forget to:Follow On the Curb on Spotify and Apple PodcastsSubscribe on YouTube for clips and full episodesShare the pod with a friend who wants to keep up with Nashville news in 15 minutes or lessStories Covered🍔 Mel’s Drive-In Opens First Location Outside California🚇 Elon Musk’s Music City Loop Tunnel Update🏘 Metro Council Advances Rezoning in The Nations💸 Mortgage Market Update🎶 Opry Entertainment Group Wins Ascend Amphitheater Deal🔎 Why This Matters📲 Stay Connected

🎙️ On the Curb: Nashville’s Weekly Real Estate & Development BriefingIn this episode, we cover some of the biggest moves shaping downtown Nashville and beyond:🏙️ Two distressed downtown towers change hands: Fifth Third Center sells for $55.25M with hotel conversion plans, and Philips Plaza is scooped up by Scott Borchetta and TC Restaurant Group.🏗️ A rare 30-acre riverfront site near downtown hits the market just days after the $245M East Bank scrapyard sale.🏁 The Fairgrounds Speedway deal roars back, with Speedway Motorsports and Metro close to finalizing a plan that could bring NASCAR back to the city.👗 Texas lifestyle brand Kendra Scott picks Nashville’s 12South for the first-ever Yellow Rose boutique outside of Texas.Nashville’s office market may be struggling, but investors are reinventing towers, the East Bank’s riverfront is transforming, and retail and entertainment are continuing to boom.📌 Sources mentioned in this episode:Nashville Business Journal – Fifth Third Center saleNashville Business Journal – Philips Plaza saleNashville Business Journal – 30-acre riverfront listingNashville Post – Fair Board racetrack dealTami Price Blog – Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott👉 On the Curb is your fast, focused briefing on what’s being built, bought, or buzzed about in Nashville real estate, development, and business. New episodes every Wednesday.

Nashville’s skyline is changing fast — and this week’s episode of On the Curb breaks down the biggest moves shaping the city’s future.In this episode:🔗 Sources & Further ReadingCA South seeks to sell East Bank property (Nashville Business Journal): https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2025/08/21/ca-south-east-bank-davidson-property-for-sale.htmlEast Bank scrapyard sale recap (Nashville Business Journal): https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2025/08/14/scrapyard-deal-recap.htmlStrategic Hospitality’s new concept in Wedgewood-Houston (Nashville Business Journal): https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2025/08/21/strategic-hospitality-sallys-stay-awhile-nashvill.htmlTriStar freestanding ER plans at 800 Dickerson Pike (CityNowNext): https://citynownext.com/2024/08/05/tristar-plans-freestanding-emergency-room-in-east-nashville/TriStar Skyline CON request (Tennessee Health Facilities Commission): https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/hfc/documents/RE2502-002_TriStar_Skyline_Med_Ctr_East_Nashville.pdfMusic City Loop construction begins (NewsChannel 5): https://www.newschannel5.com/news/first-dig-begins-on-music-city-loop-ambitious-underground-tunnel-connecting-nashville-airport-to-downtown

🎙 On the Curb — Episode 4From one of the largest rezoning proposals in Nashville history to a pink elephant rescue in West Nashville, here’s what’s happening on your curb this week:🏙 Zoned In: The Nations could see more than 300 acres rezoned for higher density and mixed-use — we break down what’s in the plan and what’s at stake.🏗 Dirt Deals: The East Bank scrapyard sale hits another delay — why this prime riverfront site keeps stalling.📝 The Punchlist: A luxury private jet terminal is coming to John C. Tune Airport, and Robert’s Western World makes a record-breaking real estate move on Broadway.🐘 Neighborly Intel: West Nashville’s beloved Pinkie the Elephant finds a new home.📚 Sources & Further Reading🏙 Zoned In: The Nations RezoningMetro Council Advances Ambitious Rezoning in The Nations – Fox17Metro Council Advances Rezoning Measures for The Nations – Nashville BannerRezoning Plan Proposed for The Nations – Nashville PostFull Metro Council Agenda – Aug. 5, 2025🏗 Dirt Deals: East Bank ScrapyardEast Bank Scrapyard Sale Delayed Again — NBJScrapyard Buyer Revealed — NBJIcahn Scrapyard Sale Timing & Price — NBJ📝 The PunchlistJet Access Breaks Ground on Luxury Private Terminal — NBJJet Access Official WebsiteRobert’s Western World Buys Jack’s Bar-B-Que — NBJ🐘 Neighborly Intel: Pinkie the ElephantPinkie the Elephant West Nashville: Future Secured — Here NashvilleGive us a follow, leave us a comment, and share this episode with one friend who wants to know what's happening on the curb. 🪩

Your Soapbox Session this week comes from our archives. This is a conversation I had a couple months ago with some major agents in the Nashville market.Our guests today: Chase Smith (@that_nash_native) & Caleb Gamblin (@gamblinsince1993) founding members of the Nash Native Team.We're breaking down: ✔️ Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market in Nashville right now?✔️ Why you don’t need to start with your dream home✔️ Should you buy now or wait? The math says a lot✔️ The 2x2 market scenario decision grid✔️ The latest mortgage rate forecast & Fed Dot Plot update✔️ What real estate agents wish more people understoodWe also dig into: 📊 Local stats from Redfin + Greater Nashville Realtors💡 Long-term appreciation trends (and what that means for your wallet)📉 The real reason mortgage rates could drop this year🔮 What the Fed’s latest projections mean for buyers in 2025 and beyondIf you’re trying to make smart real estate decisions in a confusing market—this episode is for you.📍 Based in Nashville, TN🎧 Perfect for buyers, sellers, and real estate pros📲 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Nashville real estate insight every week!

This week on On the Curb: Elon Musk is digging an 8‑minute tunnel from BNA to downtown — but is it really for Nashville? Amazon’s long‑stalled second tower is waking up, East Nashville’s getting a coffee shop with serious vibes, Bearded Iris sells to Wiseacre, and yes… Metro will literally deliver free trees to your yard. We break down the big moves, major developments, and what it all means for Davidson County."-📝 Show Notes & SourcesCrane WatchAmazon resumes build-out of second tower at Nashville YardsPermit PatrolThe Boring Company’s Music City Loop announcementState approves downtown staging siteBoring Co. Downtown leaseTable TalkNow & Then Coffee sets first standalone locationThe Anchor TenantDonelson hospital site redevelopmentThe PunchlistAlla Vita to open in Wedgewood-HoustonEarls Group files major permit in Nashville YardsJune Lake development expansion approvedBearded Iris sells to Wiseacre Brewing Co.Neighborly IntelRoot Nashville – free tree campaignTree Catalog and Order Form

This one was fun.In our Soapbox Session, I’m joined by Kris Esqueda—real estate agent, sales team member at The Pullman, and one of the partners behind East Nashville’s Coral Club.We talk about his unexpected return to the bar business, how Nashville’s restaurant boom mirrors the city’s rapid growth, and what buyers should know about choosing between condos and single-family homes.🔑 Topics we cover:• How Coral Club came to life• The condo vs. single-family debate• Why downtown living is back & growing• Big commercial money coming into Nashville• Hospitality trends as a real estate signalIf you care about where Nashville is headed—from high-rises to hospitality—you’ll want to hear this one.

This week on On the Curb, Michael takes you through five fast-moving Nashville stories that are shaping your street:The Jesse – STR-eligible condos in East Nashville pay tribute to Jesse James (and spark a short-term rental hot take)The Pike – A $114M mixed-use development breaks ground across from the Dive MotelMomento Coffee – The Hermitage favorite is taking over the former All People Coffee on Douglas & Lischey7 Brew Coffee – A new drive-thru coffee concept is eyeing the old Checkers at Gallatin Pike & Trinity LaneQ2’s Hottest Housing Market – Hint: it’s not Franklin. It’s Lascassas (and here’s why that matters)🚧 Segments Breakdown:00:00 – Intro01:00 – The Jesse (STR Condos + Commentary)05:00 – The Pike (Dickerson Pike Development)08:00 – Momento Coffee Takeover10:30 – 7 Brew Eyes Gallatin Pike12:30 – Lascassas Tops Q2 Market Rankings15:00 – Top 3 Takeaways + CTA📬 Want to be featured?Drop a question, tip, or rant via DM on Instagram or @onthecurb.fm and we might include it in a future episode.📎 Sources Mentioned:⁠Nashville Business Journal – The Pike⁠⁠NBJ – Q2 Hottest Zip Codes⁠⁠Momento Coffee Instagram⁠⁠7 Brew Website

🧠💰 Even mortgage LENDERS get buyer nerves when buying a house.In this week’s episode, I sit down with fellow lender Jackie Hurtis @yourmortgagelender to talk about what it’s like to buy a home when you know the mortgage process inside and out — and still get stressed.We unpack:→ What surprised Jackie when she bought her latest home→ The emotional side of being on the *other* side of the table & how she can empathize with clients better→ Why a buyer’s agent can be your #1 resource → What to look for during your home inspection→ The impact of the buyer’s market we have todayIf you’re thinking about buying — or just want to hear two lenders pull back the curtain — this one’s a must-listen.#MortgageTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #NashvilleRealEstate #HomeBuyingJourney #MortgagePodcast #RealEstateAdvice #LoanOfficerLife #BuySmart #MortgageMarketUpdate

Nashville’s skyline just got a new king — the Paramount Tower is officially under construction and will soon be the tallest building in Tennessee. But that’s not all: this week’s curbside briefing dives into a massive rezoning win in Antioch, major shifts in housing inventory across Davidson County, and a proposed expansion of the Central Business Improvement District (CBID) into Capitol View.We’re talking condos, council votes, construction, and codes — all in under 10 minutes. Whether you're a developer, investor, agent, or just a Nashville local trying to keep up, this episode breaks it down fast and sharp.👷‍♂️ Tower Watch: Paramount goes vertical📉 Market Metrics: Inventory spikes, prices slip🏘️ Dirt Talk: 376 units headed to Antioch🧑‍⚖️ Council Talk: CBID expansion & stairwell code fight🧭 Zoned In: Teasers for next week’s urban experimentsFollow @onthecurb.nash and subscribe on YouTube for weekly Nashville real estate + development briefings.Want a shorter 600-character version for platforms like Spotify or Instagram?--🏙️ Tower Watch: Paramount RisesParamount Tower breaks ground at 1010 Church St$232M project will be Tennessee’s tallest buildingIncludes 360 rentals + 140 condos📰 Source: Nashville Business JournalDavidson County inventory up 45% YoYClosings down 13% | Average list price down 6%📰 Source: WZTV FOX17 Nashville🎧 Bonus: Listen to The Lender Soapbox feat. Jackie Hurtis376 units approved at Eagle View Blvd in AntiochPart of Ridgeview UDO plan — zoning shift to SP📰 Source: Nashville PostCouncil considering CBID expansion to Capitol ViewReviewing new code to allow single-stairwell apartments up to 6 stories📰 CBID Coverage: Tennessean📰 Stairwell Code Update: Nashville Scene💬 Submit public comment: Metro Nashville Council Portal5 zoning proposals to watchNations maker space projectInglewood urban tiny homes pitch📊 Curbside Metrics: Housing Inventory Shifts💼 Dirt Talk: Antioch Multifamily Moves👔 Curb Jumpers: CBID Expansion + Stairwell Code🧭 Teaser: Next Week on Zoned In