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With MTMC’s move to Medical Center Parkway, the city of Murfreesboro was left with decisions to make with what to do with the buildings left behind on North Highland Avenue.

“We have a question of how the offices left over there are going to survive and we’re looking at opening it up to a broader use,” Murfreesboro Planning Director Joseph Aydelott said.

Many of the property owners located along Highland Avenue, an area zoned for medical offices, are concerned about how the hospital’s move will affect their ability to rent space.

As of now, the city of Murfreesboro plans to adjust the medical office zoning to zoning for general office space. This should help give property owners flexibility to fill their space.

A suggestion was made to open zoning for use as restaurants as well, but at this time the planning committee has no zone for this use.

With no official word on what will be done with the building that MTMC leaves behind the city’s hands are tied.

The building may be handed over to MTSU, but until an official decision is made the city must wait on any zoning changes that need to be made.

“We’ve been working on this process for a long time,” Aydelott said.
 
 
 
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Member Opinions:
By: Opining on 7/25/10
I always thought this property was owned by Saint Thomas Health Services but a little research indicates that its owned by Seton Corporation dba Baptist Hospital. Either way, its not owned by the City of Murfreesboro so why would the decision be the city's? What does the owner of the property say about it's future?

By: acdsrool on 7/25/10
And what about hazardous chemicals that were used at the hospital? How were they disposed of? The point is...if someone rents the space and then later suffers from a disease that is a direct cause of the hazardous chemicals, who is responsible?

By: Murfree on 7/26/10
TN has become an attractive destination for our nation's senior citizens. Why not team with NHC or one of their affiliates to create a property comparable to Adam's Place? With MTSU so close, it would provide amazing opportunities for both hands-on internships and longer-term employment. I could envision a whole gerontology-focused program designed around interacting with the facility. Jobs + Education + Effective Utilization of our city's Assets

By: Opining on 7/26/10
Again, who owns this property? Not the City of Murfreesboro, right? So the city only has what little control they have via zoning. Beyond that, the decision solely belongs to the owner of the property. What are they saying about its future. I'm sure someone from the Post is calling them now.

By: lduke on 7/26/10
Aydelott has practically ruined Murfreesboro singlehandedly. The sooner he gets out of the way, the better.
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Many people have expressed so many great ideas about potential uses for this property. Keep Aydelott far away from the process!!

By: Curious on 7/27/10
"With no official word on what will be done with the building that MTMC leaves behind the city’s hands are tied."


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