Hotel Once Again in A.J. Plans

Nashville developers return to concept of a boutique hotel in the Andrew Johnson Building — but first, some adjustments.

Commission Debates A.J. PILOT Deal

Some question the need for a tax break for developers, while others argue it’s the best path to restoring the historic hotel building.

Under a revised plan, the Andrew Johnson Building can be built out as mini apartments, to be converted to a hotel later.

Nashville-based developers will pay $6 million for the Gay Street landmark, with plans to turn it back into a hotel.

If legal questions are resolved, Knox County’s Central Office administration will leave the Andrew Johnson Building.

In two 5-4 votes, the school board turns down religious release time and signals support for moving into TVA’s East Tower.

Documents lay out proposed agreements between Knox County, the Tennessee Valley Authority and Knox County Schools for taking over the East Tower.

With free rent thrown into the mix, the move from the Andrew Johnson Building to the East Tower wins the school administration’s support.

On a tour of TVA’s East Tower, County Mayor Glenn Jacobs makes the case for leasing the vacant building — even if the school board isn’t interested.

Our latest survey of local community leaders shows strong support for Knox County’s proposed lease of the vacant East Tower.