Harry O’s Steakhouse & Multi-Level Music Venue Announced to Replace the former Trail West location on Lower Broadway

Trail WestToday, long time restaurateurs Steve Smith and Al Ross submitted plans to the Metropolitan Development and Housing Authority for the renovation of the Trail West building on Lower Broad. The building revitalization is designed to meld with the unique aesthetic of the historic Lower Broad area and complement the new Broadway Hotel on Third Avenue South. Developers have included a glass storefront typical of the neighborhood, and the proposed design incorporates the iconic rotating sign at the corner of Third and Broad.

“Developing a plan for the building was a significant challenge due to its condition. We are grateful to Metro Planning, Metro Historical and MDHA for their patience and expert direction as we all sought a design every one could support,” said Steve Smith. “We are also thankful for the productive collaboration with the Broadway Hotel on placement of utilities and development of a design that complements their project.”

The project features a family-oriented, reasonably priced steakhouse, a rooftop patio with sweeping views of downtown and the Cumberland River and, of course, live music.

“In addition to restoring another blighted corner on Lower Broad, Steve and Al are also helping to fill the need for more dining in the area. We welcome the addition of the restaurant to the downtown neighborhood,” said Butch Spyridon, CEO the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, which is in favor of the project.

The building owners have committed their support for passage of pending legislation that would include the 200 block of Broadway into the Broadway Historic District Overlay, originally adopted in 2007. The block had been excluded when the Metro Council passed the Historic Overlay to accommodate a proposed Westin Hotel. Due to economic circumstances, the Westin was not constructed and zoning for the block reverted to the base zoning of DTC. “We believe that going forward, the entire neighborhood should be subject to the same protections and we encourage passage of the Overlay,” said Al Ross.

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