Metro Nashville Fire Station No. 37
The Challenge
Fire Station 37, serving the city of Bellevue, Tennessee, was outdated and aging, in need of a replacement. TMP designed the new station with a slight variation on the prototypical design that was established with Metro Nashville over a decade ago.
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Client
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
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Location
Nashville, Tennessee
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Size
19,300 square feet
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Distinguishing Features
- Rubber flooring throughout living quarters for durability, enhancement of acoustics, and reduces foot and joint fatigue
- Standing-seam metal roof for durability and longevity
- Four-bay, 14-bunk fire station
The Design Solution
The new four-bay facility includes 14 bunk rooms with two captains. With the front apron as the driving factor, it sits 70 feet from the sidewalk to allow the fire department to pull their largest piece of equipment out of the bays — solving a challenge at the old facility.
Understanding that the trucks have trouble navigating steep slopes due to their size, TMP worked with the department to understand the limitations and with the contractor to efficiently balance cut and fill on the site.
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The Design Impact
Bellevue firefighters can more efficiently serve their community thanks to an updated, modern, and capable facility.
