Key Takeaways:

The Salt Ranch Hotel project in East Nashville was initially designed as a $17 million renovation, but had to be redesigned to a $10 million project to secure funding.

The permitting process took 18 months, which Tyler described as an "absolute nightmare" due to government regulations and unexpected costs, like having to re-engineer the storm water system.

Jacob Kromhout was brought on as the project manager to oversee construction, manage the budget and timeline, and serve as the communication link between Tyler and the general contractor.

The hotel features many historical elements like exposed brick walls, hand-carved casings, and tall original windows that the team is working to preserve and incorporate into the boutique design.

The project is currently making good progress, with exterior painting, tile installation, and framing/drywall work underway. Securing the site as the weather gets colder is a near-term priority.

Tyler and Jacob plan to provide monthly construction updates to share the progress on the project, which is aiming for a spring 2025 opening.