If you follow the GSA's document, it appears funds have been allocated for next year for construction of the new federal courthouse on Church between 7th & 8th Avenues. I really hope this cements this as next year being the groundbreaking for this long awaited and needed building. Also, it is yet another surface lot on the choping block on Nashville's original main street.
GSA's 5 Year courthouse plan
http://www.gsa.gov/graphics/pbs/BIM_FY_2012-2016.pdf
Landscape plan for the site
http://www.samuelchampionassociates....al-courthouse/