Miami-based Walt Grace Vintage has plans for a new location in Nashville. Designed by Remick Architecture, the project includes the adaptive-reuse and addition of the existing 15,429 SF building into a retail gallery and bar/cafe. The proposed site is located at the intersection of Middleton Street and Ewing Avenue, at 701 & 709 Ewing Avenue.
With its current gallery located in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami, Walt Grace Vintage is a unique gallery which showcases and sells the, “finest investment grade automobiles and guitars”, according to its website. While internationally renowned for their vintage collections, they also offer new instruments, accessories and other related merchandise and services for all ages and budgets.
The conceptual plans for the Nashville location states that, “Walt Grace Vintage is a true celebration of art in all of its many forms and, of the artisans and artists that create it. From our internationally lauded collection of the finest vintage guitars automobiles to the paintings on our gallery there is no disputing that it is all art or, that you have entered into one of the most passionate curated and unique galleries on planet earth”
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Conceptual plans show the entrance on Ewing Avenue and features 1,683 SF of curated vintage car display. Inside, guests are immersed in a 7,184 SF vintage car gallery anchored by a central retail gallery. The retail gallery includes merch and guitar displays with integrated support spaces. There is also a new stair and elevator to the office space above. Additionally, there is a café bar which includes a 1,103 SF outdoor patio seating area and an intimate event space with a dedicated bar, event stage, and green room.
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The project will look to become an artistic accent to the up-and-coming Pietown neighborhood. Developer MillCreek is currently building phase 1 of its new mixed-use development Modera SoBro; while civil activities have started at the 32-story mixed-use development Vela Pietown by Vela Development Partners. New retail announcements in Pietown include the designer sample bridal company Luxe Redux Bridal as well as new restaurant concept Fogg Street Lawn club.
The project was included on the July 11, 2024, Metro Planning Commission agenda for DTC zoning. However, the project was deferred during that meeting and will now pursue SP Zoning instead.
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