The property, located near the Korean Veterans Bridge, has been used primarily for metal recycling since the 1960s. | Photo by Mike Gattorna via Unsplash
The scrapyard is out, and a new chapter is in.
The long-debated site on Nashville’s East Bank sold for $245 million — the priciest land deal in Davidson County this year. The 45-acre riverfront property is best known as the former PSC Metals site (now SA Recycling) and is in the hands of a local investment group that sees it as a “blank canvas” for future mixed-use development.
Now, it’s your turn to be the broker. What would you want to see on this prime stretch of the Cumberland River? Here are a couple things to consider:
The Serum, powered by clinically proven Mitopure. | Photo by Timeline
As we age, skin loses the firmness and elasticity that gives it a youthful appearance. A key reason? Skin cells lose energy, hindering essential functions like collagen production.
Hiring will soon be underway at Lebanon’s In-N-Out Burger. The chain plans to start taking applications in mid-September and hold interviews in October. While construction is moving along, the Lebanon restaurant — along with other Middle Tennessee locations — isn’t expected to open until early 2026. (The Tennessean)
Open
Hermitage’s Momento Specialty Coffee opened a second location, this time in the East Nashville space formerly home to All People Coffee. Check out the menu + consider trying “The Dirty Dog,” a specialty drink featured on Wags & Walks’ dog-themed coffee crawl.
Sports
Nashville SC will host the Philadelphia Union in their first-ever Lamar Hunt US Open Cup semifinal on Tuesday, Sept. 16. A win would send the Boys in Gold to the Wednesday, Oct. 1 final, where they would travel to the winner of the Austin FC vs. Minnesota United FC semifinal.
Plan Ahead
The Lucky Classic, a celebrity softball game hosted by Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger and Ashlyn Burger, comes to First Horizon Park on Sunday, Nov. 16. Expect active MLB players, country artists, comedians, and a Home Run Derby. Tickets are on sale now and benefit the Burger Family Foundation.
Try This
Celebrate National Thrift Store Day on Sunday, Aug. 17 by treasure-hunting your way through Nashville’s resale scene. From ThriftSmart to Music City Thrift, there’s no shortage of racks to browse at these local options.
Answered
In case you missed it, Ikea’s forthcoming Huntsville store will be the closest to Nashville since plans for an Antioch location were scrapped in 2018. We asked readers if the 615 should still be in the running, and 85% of respondents said yes, while 15% think it’s time to let it go.
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Southwest Airlines plans to add five new routes from BNA starting in early March, including international service to Montego Bay, Jamaica + San Jose, Costa Rica. The new domestic routes are Knoxville, Little Rock, and Montrose, CO. With the additions, Southwest will operate up to 190 daily departures from Nashville — the most in the airline’s history at the airport.
Our favorite back-to-school find for college students: an upholstered storage ottoman. Dorm rooms don’t offer much space, so smart storage solutions are a must. This ottoman delivers with a roomy interior and soft teddy velvet fabric — combining function with style.
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Everyone, meet Gemma. The zoo’s clouded leopard born in late July officially has a name.
From the Nashville Zoo: “Gemma is growing sweeter every day, and now weighs 750 grams, about the size of a jumbo Nutella jar. Get your sweet fix by visiting Gemma at the HCA Veterinary Center.”
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