The Tenessean Announces Coming of Stanza Nashville

"Add the co-founder of Brentwood-based athletic sock company Swiftwick to developers pursuing boutique hotel projects near downtown Nashville.

Mark Cleveland, also chief executive of radio-controlled product company Hobby Express, is pursuing Stanza Nashville hotel.

The $18 million, 12-story, 117-room hotel planned at 400 Lafayette St. will target conventioneers during the week and bachelor and bachelorette parties on weekends.

"Our transportation strategy is a key differentiator," Cleveland said, adding Stanza Nashville won't provide on-site parking.

Instead the hotel will partner with ride-share services such a Uber, Lyft and Car-2-Go to shuttle patrons to and from the airport, downtown nightspots and the convention center, while also offering valet parking.

"We're encouraging people not to be a slave to their cars," Cleveland said, adding guests will be able to get the Uber charge on their hotel bills..."

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Original Article By Getahn Ward, gward@tennessean.com