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futuresooner · #81 Posted: **Feb 17, 2012, 10:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by BnaBreaker

I could be wrong, but isn't it Tony G's hotel that was named as a Westin that is going in on the current Rock City Machine site in SoBro?

As for the apartment tower, I haven't heard a thing. Maybe he'll take these one at a time, in order from least to most difficult. haha

The Westin rumors are likely true and he is supposedly in talks with White Lodging to do a joint-venture.

The Rock City Machine building is the site of the Hyatt Place at 3rd & Molloy, the hotel site is at 4th & Molloy, just a half block away.

Nothing has been heard any further about The SoBro apartment tower or 505CST itself since proposed.

BigBen12120 · #82 Posted: **Apr 7, 2012, 4:12 PM**

I dont understand why they dont just make it an additional 20ft+ talller and have it be the new #1 in Nashville!

arkitekte · #83 Posted: **Apr 8, 2012, 5:17 PM**

^Due to where 505 Church Street is located in downtown Nashville (higher elevation than the Bell South tower), it will look to be the tallest in the skyline. But I agree, I wish it was a little taller.

Austinlee · #84 Posted: **Apr 9, 2012, 5:42 PM**

Beautiful tower. What are the chances it will be built? I'm sick of developers in any city with big plans (Nash Sig Tower,American Commerce Tower in Philly, etc) NOT getting built.

arkitekte · #85 Posted: **Apr 9, 2012, 10:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Austinlee

Beautiful tower. What are the chances it will be built? I'm sick of developers in any city with big plans (Nash Sig Tower,American Commerce Tower in Philly, etc) NOT getting built.

Well, this tower is being developed by Tony Giarratana, the same developer as the Signature Tower, but Siggy would have been built if the economy wouldn't have crashed. He had the funding. If he can find a major tenant to occupy 505 Church then it will be built. I think chances are better than 50/50 that this gets built.

Roadcruiser1 · #86 Posted: **Apr 9, 2012, 10:25 PM**

Since the economy is getting better why doesn't he just bring back the Signature Tower from the dead?

arkitekte · #87 Posted: **Apr 9, 2012, 11:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Roadcruiser1

Since the economy is getting better why doesn't he just bring back the Signature Tower from the dead?

He pretty much has, just not in the form of Signature...505 Church, The SoBro, and The Westin. Plus, Signature was a little "too much" for one development in the banks' eyes.

futuresooner · #88 Posted: **Apr 11, 2012, 1:22 AM**

There is a good amount of buzz about Nashville from many corporations looking to potentially relocate here because of a relatively business-friendly atmosphere and ZERO state income tax. I give it what arkitekte said, 50/50 at this point as the economy bounces back.

NewYorkDominates · #89 Posted: **Apr 11, 2012, 4:34 PM**

They say this will look over 50 feet taller than the Bellsouth tower coming from the bridge by the LP Field because of elevation.Is that true

futuresooner · #90 Posted: **Apr 11, 2012, 5:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewYorkDominates

They say this will look over 50 feet taller than the Bellsouth tower coming from the bridge by the LP Field because of elevation.Is that true

Probably so. It'll sit atop the 2nd highest point downtown, the 5th and Church intersection, only the state capitol sits higher. AT&T Tower, Batman, has a base elevation a good 20ft lower, at minimum, than the 505 CST site. It's easy to compare to another building because Fifth Third Center is right across the street and is 490ft tall. So while it may not technically be the new tallest, it'll certainly appear to be so.

PillowTalk4 · #91 Posted: **Jun 20, 2012, 5:13 PM**

I obviously missed all the announcements about TG's proposals. I sure hope this one gets built. While I wish it was taller, it is moving in the right direction for Nashville. The design is fantastic and would certainly be iconic for the city. I hope if it is built that it will lead to even more inventive designs for the city. It propbably would look better in SoBro next to the new convention center.

As for the proposed apartment building, it's nice but not as intriguing as 505 CST. The hotel, nice design but will do nothing for the skyline.

Yackemflaber69 · #92 Posted: **Dec 15, 2012, 5:07 AM**

anynews