The historic Morris Memorial Building, previously eyed for purchase by Metro, is now under contract for sale to a developer who wants to convert the structure into a boutique hotel.
An LLC affiliated with Nashville-based hotel development company Imagine Hospitality is under contract to acquire the building, a source with knowledge of the deal told the Post. Kal Patel, CEO of Imagine Hospitality, declined to comment.
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