Pictured (L-R): Tom Morales, Storme Warren, George Boedecker, Butch Spyridon, Mayor Karl Dean and Steve Moore.
Tom Morales and primary partners Alan Jackson, Steve Moore, George Boedecker and Nancy Russell plan to revitalize Nashville’s Lower Broad neighborhood with the remodel and re purpose of the iconic Acme Building. The announcement was made during a press conference today (Nov. 20) in Nashville.
The remodeling will will feature three floors and a rooftop patio, each with its own unique style and special set of offerings that pay tribute to the past, present and future of Nashville. The Acme will elevate and at the same time honor the traditional Nashville “Honky Tonk” experience, providing both tourists and locals a place to eat, drink, listen to music, shop and hang out.
The revitalization of Acme will connect the downtown area with the Riverfront and welcoming visitors from the East Side via the Shelby Street Bridge. Tom and partners will keep the name, feel and basic layout of Acme the same, honoring the Acme’s place on the National Historic Register by renovating it to the required historic standards. The partners are working with Tuck-Hinton, the architects for the Music City Center, Frist Center, and Country Music Hall of Fame, and Crane Constructions for this project. Morales has also worked with Tuck-Hinton on past projects, The Southern Steak & Oyster, 408 Broadway and Loveless Café.
The first floor will provide a modern honky tonk and restaurant for locals and tourists alike, offering gourmet, fast-casual fare with live music, cocktails and local craft beer on tap. The second floor will feature an upscale bar/lounge with craft spirits and lounge seating, providing a space on Broadway where Nashville locals and upscale travelers can go socialize comfortably in the signature inviting hospitality that has made its sister restaurant, The Southern, famous. The third floor will be home to The Buggy Room, the largest one-level event and music venue on Broadway, hosting pre-programmed music series, catered events and concerts. It will be available year-round for music showcases and event rentals. The fourth floor of the Acme Building will be a rooftop patio that overlooks the entire downtown area, with direct views of Broadway and the Riverfront.
The Acme building is located at 101 Broadway (First & Broadway).
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