![]() ![]() Entrepreneurs take great risk to start a music venue, see that venue become a tremendous asset to its neighborhood and increase property values, which then attracts developers who may, or may not, care about preserving the club. Nashville’s creative class has seen this story play out time and time again. (Photo: John Partipilo)Įxit/In isn’t exactly the Ryman Auditorium when it comes to architecture, but virtually every major rock band in the last half a century has stood on its stage. Are we trying to save the architecture, which in many cases is frankly nondescript and perhaps unworthy of preservation? Or are we trying to save the historic and the cultural significance of the building? The Ryman Auditorium. The Music Row Code, as it was called, never came to fruition in part because of the same challenges that now confront Nashville in saving its independent music venues. In the wake of Studio A’s near demolition, a group of Music Row stakeholders convened with the city officials to ponder a new zoning code that would restrict density on parts of the street that, like the Rock Block where Exit/In is located, were under severe threat of redevelopment. While Studio A was spared the wrecking ball thanks to a benevolent millionaire, the broader impact of that close call was more of a mixed bag. Today, Studio A is a crown jewel in the city’s music scene, operated by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb and home to an array of successful small businesses. Preservationist Aubrey Preston stepped in at the 11th hour to pay the new Studio A owner his purchase price plus a premium. There was a moment when it looked bleak, and demolition permits were pulled.Īs independent music venues become threatened by development, I should remind everyone that we are Music City not Boutique Hotel City. As a former music business reporter, I covered the twists and turns of the Studio A saga, including the dramatic efforts by singer-songwriter Ben Folds, his inner circle and songwriter Trey Bruce to save the building. Seven years ago, heirs of Owen Bradley and Harold Bradley sold historic RCA Studio A to an apartment developer who planned to raze the building where Dolly Parton recorded “Jolene” in order to build condos and a music-themed restaurant. In the meantime, Music City has been through this cage match before. ![]() In that scenario, the architecture of the club may be saved, but the city still will have lost an independent venue. In addition to the impact on the Cobbs, it remains to be seen if AJ Capital Partners intends to work with a major corporation like Live Nation to run Exit/In. The sale of the building is not final and it’s still to be determined if current operators, Chris Cobb and Telisha Cobb, can accomplish their goal of buying the property from prospective new owners AJ Capital Partners. The city’s oldest rock club is under contract to be sold to a company that focuses on boutique hotels, but has vowed to preserve Exit/In. Premium Support Receive priority support for your issues and questions.However the situation at Exit/In plays out, Nashville has received a fresh reminder about the precarious nature of its independent music venues. Remote Wipe Clear your private data from a lost or stolen phone.īreach Report See if services you use have been compromised. Remote Lock Secure your phone via the web so no one else can access it. App reports provide you with detailed information on the capabilities and risks of any given application. Privacy Advisor automatically scans every app you download. View a consolidated list of apps that can access your private information, including contacts, location, text messages and identity info. ![]() Privacy Advisor Protect your privacy with Privacy Advisor. Safe Wifi Protect your device from dangerous or compromised WiFi networks This feature also automatically blocks phishing and malicious sites to prevent identity theft, financial fraud, and malware. Lookout will scan every site you visit and every link you click on in real-time to protect you against the latest online threats. Safe Browsing Surf the web and click confidently on links from Facebook, email, text messages and more. To learn more about the product features offered in Lookout's Premium service, please use this link. Premium gives you added security and privacy. ![]()
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