The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld a plan to build a 17-story tower in the heart of Green Hills, clearing the way for $100 million, mixed-use project.
The court rejected a challenge filed by neighbors of the project at the corner of Richard Jones Road and Hillsboro Pike.
Opponents say it will add to congestion in Green Hills. Its developer, Franklin-based Southern Land Co., argues the combination of residential and commercial use will take cars off the streets by encouraging walkability.
Construction was suspended last fall but recently restarted, in anticipation of the verdict. Michael McNally, Southern Land’s vice president for mixed-use development, said the costly delay could force some tweaks to the project, known as 4000 Hillsboro.
“We’re just kind of looking at everything, because we had all this extra time to evaluate the project,” he said. “And we’re kind of figuring out how much damages we’ve suffered, to try to figure out how to overcome that.”
But any changes would be minor, McNally said. At its core, 4000 Hillsboro will continue to feature a 300-unit residential tower, flanked by at least two restaurants, rows of shops and a plaza.
Southern Land expects to finish site preparations and begin building upward in the fall. The company hopes to open the development in 2017.
On Air - 90.3 WPLN-FM