1100 Lischey / Grace Apostolic Church — redevelopment presented
The owners of Grace Apostolic Church at 1100 Lischey Ave presented renderings for a new commercial building (restaurant/retail/office potential), with a later phase to revitalize the church itself into an indoor-market-style space. It's a commercial project, not residential. Background on the project.
Official Metro Planning links: case 2026SP-036-001 / GRACE CORNER SP and full site plan / building plan set (PDF).
Neighbors are generally excited about the idea of local retail and restaurants, but raised real questions: parking counts, hours of operation, traffic-study timing, how the design fits the older residential fabric around it, and what happens to the adjacent rental house, trees, and alley access. The project team said the materials and design can still be adjusted and is planning a follow-up community touchpoint, likely around the September meeting.
We're working on a resident-feedback packet for the developer and Councilmember Parker's office covering parking, architecture/scale, use restrictions, and the alley/tree questions raised in the room. If you have feedback on this project, use the 1100 Lischey feedback form or email Scott directly.
NDOT traffic calming — East Nashville WEIR update
NDOT gave an update on the East Nashville Water Infrastructure Replacement Project. Phase 1 (south of Cleveland) is moving into repaving and striping now. Phase 2 (north of Cleveland / west of Lischey) is in design. Phase 3 is still open enough for resident input. Cleveland Street itself isn't currently in the WEIR repaving scope, but NDOT acknowledged it as an important future connector and safety concern.
NDOT also introduced a light Shelby Street upgrade (signed shared-route improvements + turn hardening) targeting late 2026.
Neighbors pushed for Cleveland Street improvements, better connections to Dickerson/Germantown, lighting, and crossing safety near North Bend/Douglas. For specific lighting or crossing requests outside the current design scope, NDOT recommended filing directly through [Hub Nashville](https://hub.nashville.gov/). We're compiling the traffic-calming feedback from this meeting into a Phase 2/3 comment list while design is still open — share your idea here if you haven't already.
Update: Fairpointe Planning (NDOT's community-engagement consultant) shared an interactive StoryMap covering the East Nashville WIR / Shelby Phase II presentation — take a look if you want the full picture.
Crime report
East Precinct reported crime down 18% overall, with gun thefts down substantially. Reminder: don't leave vehicles unlocked or keys inside. A cluster of mail thefts around N 5th / Douglas was raised by neighbors and MNPD is looking into it.
Fall Fest permit approved + Pool BBQ this Saturday
Good news: the Metro Parks Board approved the Fall Fest permit — amplification, alcohol, and fundraising are all cleared. We're moving on to the remaining insurance and beer-permit steps ahead of Saturday, September 26. Fall Fest details.
And don't forget: the Pool BBQ is Saturday, July 18 at noon. Details + RSVP.
