Battle of the Med Marts

Nashvillians are closely watching progress at Cleveland's proposed medical mart within a convention center. Financing there has long been virtually assured, even though community doubts remain regarding the sheer prudence of the project, as The Tennessean and NP.com report. VNC's previous Mart coverage on this blog is here, and newsite coverage here.

Nashville Medical Trade Center updated

Bill Winsor, point man for Crow Holdings Nashville Medical Trade Center, provides a bit of an update on the project in this SmartPlanet story, Nov. 8th.

Updated 3:23 p.m. NV Medical Trade Center unveiling

[Updated] Market Center Management Co. CEO Bill Winsor (left)told reporters a few minutes ago he believes lenders will be highly receptive to financing the planned Nashville Medical Trade Center. Owners and allies of the proposed Nashville Medical Trade Center gathered here today, announcing details of plans to locate the Center in Metro's existing Convention Center, after construction that will expand the facility to 2MM sq. ft. See our related story and check back for updates.

NV Med Trade Center debut set

As previously reported by VNC, the Nashville Medical Trade Center's location and some details on features and timeline are to be unveiled during a media teleconference, Monday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. Read background on the Trade Center here.

NV Med Trade Center Update

Trammell Crow's Market Center Management CEO Bill Winsor (left) has been in town this week, accepting the healthcare community's embrace for his proposed Nashville Medical Trade Center. But, the project's fate could be influenced by a Metro Council vote this afternoon. Our story's here.