Andre Callen News Today

Owners of fire-bombed structures land MHZC approval in multi-step rehab process

The owners of the four historic Second Ave. buildings most damaged in the Christmas bomb blast will present new redevelopment renderings Thursday.

The owner of four historic downtown buildings torn apart in the Christmas Day bombing is seeking immediate demolition. Much of the 2nd Avenue block between Church Street and Broadways honky-tonk row will be taken down if the request is approved. The buildings were built more than a century ago as part of Nashvilles first downtown business district. They most recently held luxury lofts, a tattoo parlor, chain restaurants and bars including Hooters and The Old Spaghetti Factory. H.I. Development...