Developer has 90 days to start renovating downtown Knoxville’s Andrew Johnson Building, Knox County says

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The developer at the head of a renovation project for downtown Knoxville’s Andrew Johnson Building has a 90-day deadline to start construction, according to a letter from Knox County. The Andrew Johnson Building, originally a hotel built in 1927 has an extensive history. Once the tallest building in East Tennessee, the hotel saw famous guests like Roy Acuff and Hank Williams Sr., who, according to some legends, might have died in the hotel. Previous Coverage: Andrew Johnson building to become a hotel once again BNA Associates, LLC was supposed to begin turning the Andrew Johnson Building…Continue Reading

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation timeline announced

No changes will be made to the “overall operation” of football games in the stadium, although they will be impacted by construction.MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Athletics announced updated plans and timelines for the renovations for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in a press release on Monday, March 18.Memphis Athletics said they are working alongside the University’s Auxiliary Services Foundation toward a $220 million renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, which they will approach in phases.They said working in phases will allow them to “move forward in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner possible,” as they will get…Continue Reading

Brooklyn Couple Colorfully Renovates Townhouse on a Budget

As Giovanni Botta and Amanda Pinegar began planning their renovation of the house they bought in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, they knew one thing for sure: The kitchen would have to be pink. “We had already decided on the refrigerator, which is pink,” said Ms. Pinegar, 44, a ceramic artist. “And we wanted a kitchen that would enhance that.” To complement the pink kitchen, they considered lots of other bright colors, too. “Amanda wanted it really bold,” said Mr. Botta, 42, a software engineer at Waymo, the driverless car company owned by Alphabet. This was nothing new: In their previous home,…Continue Reading

Renovation slated for Confederation Center of the Arts in PEI

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI—Confederation Center of the Arts in Charlottetown will be revitalized to reduce the facility’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The federal and provincial governments are providing a combined investment of more than $47 million for the project. The renovations consist of upgrades to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning system, the installation of windows, insulation, lighting and meters and control equipment and new solar panels will also be installed. The interior will be reconfigured using mass timber for energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions. The project will create greener spaces for programming and learning opportunities. “As this year marks…Continue Reading

Public Information Sessions on Lymes’ Senior Center Renovation Additional Funding to be Held March 25 in OL, March 27 in Lyme; Votes in Both Towns Scheduled April 15

The exterior of the Lymes’ Senior Center on Town Woods Rd. in Old Lyme. The Center is currently closed pending its renovation. File photo.LYME/OLD LYME, CT – The Towns of Old Lyme and Lyme will host Public Information Sessions on Monday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 27. Both sessions will be presented by the Lymes’ Senior Center Building Committee and cover the status of the Lymes’ Senior Center renovation and a request for an additional appropriation of $880,000 in total—$660,000 from Old Lyme and $220,000 from Lyme—from the two towns. The 3/25 session for Old Lyme residents will start…Continue Reading

Slippery Rock University board seeks $98 million for building renovations, approves student fee increases

Trustees at Slippery Rock University voted Friday to pursue $98 million for renovations to three prominent but aging campus buildings, including Murrow Field House, built in 1959.They also approved student fee increases totaling about $270 for the 2024-25 academic year.Both actions were among those taken as the university’s Council of Trustees held its quarterly meeting on campus.On the renovation and restoration front, trustees agreed to ask the State System of Higher Education to add all three building projects to its capital budget so work can be pursued in the coming years.Murrow Field House, built in 1959,…Continue Reading

Welling focuses on playability for renovation of Byrd design at Atlanta CC

Atlanta Country Club in Georgia has reopened its golf course following a renovation by Beau Welling Design. The Willard Byrd layout first opened in 1956 and went on to host the inaugural Players Championship in 1974 and the Atlanta Classic on the PGA Tour between 1967 and 1996. The recent renovation, led by Welling and his senior designer Scott Benson, is the first major project on the course and includes significant infrastructure updates and design alterations. Welling’s brief was to increase playability and foster a communal golfing experience. “Our team is very proud of the work we’ve done to reinvigorate…Continue Reading

Jefferson’s Le Barn Doors Open After Nine Years of Renovation, Challenges

The interior of Le Barn, in Jefferson, is spacious and bright, with lofty beams and rafters and some rustic decor. (Molly Rains photo)The landmark Jefferson building and events venue Le Barn is fully operational and ready for the 2024 season, business owner Marie Lindsey, of Jefferson, said on Wednesday, March 13. The news comes after continuous challenges and permitting struggles have kept the business from opening its doors fully for nearly a decade. Lindsey credited her determined mindset, encapsulated by the words on that paper sign, with getting her to this point after nine years of work. Le Barn,…Continue Reading