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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville is in a New Location!

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After many happy years at our Houston Street location, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville has moved! Just this week, we settled into Nashville outdoor lighting’s new home at 2215 Dunn Ave., Suite B in Nashville.

New OLP Nashville Building

Almost done!

We are still pouring lots of elbow grease and love into making the new spot our own, as you can see through the photos.

As many of you may already know, we were originally called “Lightscapes” and were operating under that name from 1987 until 1999. The birth of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives can be traced back to us, as we were a driving force in the way outdoor lighting was brought to market. By creating a turnkey landscape lighting business which featured the advent of the “night-time demonstration”, we brought the concept of all-inclusive outdoor lighting out of the shadows, away from being “avant garde” and into the mainstream.

Belle Meade architectural LED lighting and tree lighting by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of NashvilleFrom here, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville was born. Our objective is to plan, design, and install your outdoor lighting as part of our all-inclusive service, with top-quality fixtures and service. So, even though our building location has changed our commitment to excellence in outdoor lighting has not!

A quality lighting system would not be complete without a worry-free service and maintenance program. We at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives want your home or business to look wonderful five years from now – just like it did the day it was originally installed. We have a dedicated service crew that service, adjust, and consult with all of our current clients and nonclient systems daily. Your property is our product and we want to provide you with the ultimate lighting experience.

In progress unique lighting installation in Edgehill Village.

In progress unique lighting installation in Edgehill Village.

Our team takes pride in all of our residential, commercial and holiday lighting installs and your property. All our work is done caringly by hand and in most cases, our clients say they can’t even tell we have been there other than their property looks beautiful at night.

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David G. Todd, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville.

We would welcome the opportunity to visit your property and offer you a free lighting preview. We can demonstrate a lighting effect on your home or business so you can view the project complete before you make your investment. Our designers will highlight all of your architectural features and illuminate landscapes to bring your outdoor living areas alive.

Give us a call to learn more at  (615) 373 – 0638, or by emailing us at olpnashville@outdoorlights.com.

 

 

 

The West End’s newest condominium community lights up its entrance with a custom lighting design by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville

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Image courtesy The Dallas on Elliston.

Image courtesy The Dallas on Elliston.

How long has it been since you checked out the Midtown/West End area? This part of town is one of Nashville’s most up and coming regions and has so much to offer in regards to its restaurants, residential communities, shopping, and nightlife. One of its newest additions is the recently restored/constructed condominium community, The Dallas on Elliston. Located between 21st and 22nd avenues on Elliston Place, The Dallas is at the epicenter of the West End, rich in history and designed with cutting edge materials, world-class amenities, and all the modern conveniences making it the perfect place to call home.

Upon its completion, the developer wanted to install outdoor lighting to enhance the street front exterior of this magnificent complex with illumination which accentuated its beautiful architectural and landscape features while also increasing safety on the property. They contacted Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville, the area’s premier outdoor lighting professionals to custom design and install just the right type of lighting and fixtures to achieve their goals. Unfortunately, the developer had just one dilemma standing in the way of the completing this task…no power source currently available outside the facility. Not being a company who “gives up” easily, we took a step back to review the situation and ultimately came up with a plan which meets the client’s needs until a permanent exterior power source can be established.

By utilizing the beautiful trees outside the complex to “house” the lighting, we were able to use battery-powered “tight wrap” lights to add beauty and character, as well as increased safety to the complex in the evening, thus achieving the client’s goals. These battery operated lights also use a built-in timer which creates a lighting cycle each day with automatic on and off times for increased battery life with up to 30 days of power from just one battery. These are truly innovative fixtures! The end result is just the right amount of ambient lighting to bring attention to this splendid residential complex within Nashville’s most vibrant neighborhood at night, beckoning prospective residents to live here and call it “HOME SWEET HOME!”

Why Nashville's West End

As previously mentioned, this condominium community is centered in the heart of the Midtown/West End area and has an impressive Walk Score (public access walkability index) of 89. It is in close proximity (between 2-5 blocks away) to just about everything:

  • Vanderbilt University
  • Baptist Hospital
  • BRT stops
  • Music City Bikeway
  • Bridgestone Arena
  • Centennial Park
  • Elliston Place Soda Shop
  • PF Changs
  • Hurry Back
  • Jimmy Kelly Steakhouse
  • Café Coco
  • Michaelangelo’s Pizza
  • Samurai Sushi
  • and so much more

As you can see, it really does have a lot happening in this part of town, and while you are taking in the sites in the Midtown/West End area, may we suggest two of the area’s must try oldest eating establishments:

  • Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse – Founded in 1934 and housed in a glorious Southern mansion in the heart of Music City, Jimmy Kelly’s Nashville steakhouse serves the finest cuts of beef, pork, poultry and seafood with a fine selection of signature salads and specialty side dishes for a lovely fine dining experience.
  • Elliston Place Soda Shop – As Nashville’s oldest continuously operating restaurant in its original location, Elliston Place Soda Shop holds a special place in the local restaurant community. Since 1939, good food has been the mainstay of this charmingly nostalgic ice cream parlor/family style restaurant/diner. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert are available at this hot spot with a wide variety of choices sure to please everyone!

While Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville may not be as historically seated in the Nashville community as The Dallas on Elliston and other long time establishments, we respect and appreciate those who are. We feel honored and proud to assist our hometown businesses and residents in “owning the night” right on their own property. In addition to the battery-powered “tight wrap” type of commercial lighting we used at The Dallas, we also offer many other versatile lighting options for business and property owners throughout Nashville and its surrounding areas. Even if you have been told by other lighting companies “it is not possible”, chances are, through our inventive, versatile lighting knowledge — we can find a way!

John Groce Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Nashville

John Groce Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Nashville

Give Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville a call today and discover how our professional service can benefit you…you’ll be surprised at how much we can do for you! Call us at (615) 373 – 0638 or email us at olpnashville@outdoorlights.com.

Clippity Clop and Merry Christmas — Don’t Miss the Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in Historic Hillsboro-West End This Weekend!

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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville wants to invite everyone out to enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride December 6th 7th in the historic Hillsboro-West End neighborhood to view the holiday lights! We are proud to be part of the festivities this year as we installed the temporary landscape lighting in honor of the occasion.

Carriage_toursCome one, come all to enjoy the magic of historic Hillsboro-West End in all its holiday splendor as a festive 30-minute clip-clopping tour takes you past lovely, decorated homes, many built in the 1920’s. In addition to the horse-drawn carriage tours there will also be live music,caroling, refreshments and hot cider! Carriages depart every 30 minutes beginning at 4:30 PM with the last tour beginning at 8:00PM. Tickets are $22.50. Children under 2 who sits on an adult’s lap ride free. Of the ticket price, $18 is tax-deductible. Tickets available for parties of 12 or more for $20 offered only for the 7:30 pm and 8 pm rides each night. Call 593-5259 for availability or visit their website at http://www.hwen.org/tour.

Nashville Christmas LightingOutdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville provides temporary and special event lighting for celebrations and special occasions such as weddings, outdoor proms, graduation and birthday celebrations, family reunions, residential and commercial or corporate outdoor (and indoor) events you have planned. Our large selection of fixtures, including festival lighting and LED lighting combine with our experience in utilizing unique lighting techniques enable us to create an atmosphere that embraces the moment perfectly!

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Matt Oakes of Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville

Contact us today to learn more about our special event lighting options. (615) 373 – 0638 Email: olpnashville@outdoorlights.com  

 

 

 

At Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville, “the night is ours” and all that entails!

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We are proud to unveil our new look, and logo, now covering our Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville fleet of vans and trucks! You may have noticed them around town already. In case you haven’t seen one yet, here is a sneak preview:

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Nashville van

A sneak peek at our new van graphics.

As you can see, the new graphic showcases one of our beautiful copper path lights in action and also highlights our new tagline; “the night is ours“. Here at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville, “the night is ours” is all the name entails and much more because we are experts at making the night yours through our professional outdoor lighting designs! Here are just a few of the ways we are making the evening more beautiful and more functional for residents and businesses all over the Nashville area:

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    Nashville holiday lighting.

    Holiday Lighting for Home & Business: Are renowned holiday lighting designs have given Nashville area residents joy during the Christmas holiday for many years. We offer an innovative holiday outdoor lighting program that is an ultra-convenient, ultra-beautiful way to take care of your holiday lighting needs. This program means we take care of everything for you from installation to removal and storage.

  • Permanent festoon lighting by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville at The Gulch

    Permanent festoon lighting by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville at The Gulch.

    Residential and Commercial Outdoor Lighting Design & Installation: Our outdoor lighting services include architectural and facade lighting to bring out the best features in your beautiful home or storefront. We also specialize in landscape and garden lighting, fountain and water feature lighting, deck and patio lighting, tree lighting, statuary lighting and we are the leader among LED outdoor lighting designs and installation.

  • Huston Station Nashville lighting by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives

    Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville special event lighting for wedding held at Huston Station in downtown Nashville.

    Temporary Outdoor Lighting for Special Events: We provide temporary lighting (including indoor as well as outdoor), for events and special occasions such as weddings, outdoor proms, dances, graduation and birthday celebrations, family reunions and other outdoor (and indoor) events you have planned.

  • Orb lighting by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville at Arrington Vineyards. Picture provided by Nash Severance Photography

    Orb lighting by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville at Arrington Vineyards. Picture provided by Nash Severance Photography

    Permanent Festival Lighting: Festival lighting is all the rage for homeowners wanting to add ambiance in their outdoor settings. From festoon to orb lighting, festival lighting is one of the most unique and versatile lighting trends for adding illumination into an outdoor area, but also as a way to convey a feeling of a mood within the space.

  • Lighting Control Automation: Our lighting control automation (LCA) technology can make your life easier and offer you the conveniences that you never dreamed possible. From  programming the lights to automatically come on when you enter your driveway at night, to the capability of controlling your lighting from your smart phone even while on vacation — wow!
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Nashville van

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Nashville van.

Even though our vans and trucks have a new look, the outstanding service we have provided to the Nashville area for over 25 years remains the same. Our experience and level of commitment in satisfying our customers makes us a household name in outdoor lighting. To learn more about making the night yours, contact Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville today at (615) 373 – 0638
email: olpnashville@outdoorlights.com

 

Temporary Nashville lighting for your very special event – 3 important things to think about

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Are you having an outdoor prom, wedding, graduation party, cookout or other really special event? If so, you’ve probably considered outdoor lighting for the event. Have you wondered if it’s possible to get great quality event lighting for a one-time event? With a resounding yes, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Nashville provides temporary outdoor lighting for events and special occasions.

Temporary LED lighting fixtures in Nashville

We have a variety of outdoor lighting fixtures available for temporary use or permanent installation. Our fixtures are also available in LED.

You’ve probably considered the many benefits of having outdoor lighting as well as the implications of not having lighting. Here are the top 3 things to think about:

1) Adding space

One thing our customers tell us time and time again is how much more they and their guests use their back yards once they add outdoor lighting. “It’s like that part of my yard doesn’t existing at night because it’s not lit up at night”. For an outdoor party, this is even more important to consider. You don’t want your guests on top of each other when there’s plenty of room and good lighting couple open up that area for use. Consider an outdoor event under a tent. If only the tented area is illuminated, everyone will stay under the tent. But, perhaps there’s an adjacent gazebo or patio which could double as a dance floor. Lighting up those areas will allow and encourage some guests to use those areas thus essentially adding space to your event location.

2) Photography

We’ve all seen them. We’re positively giddy when we attach the digital camera cord to the computer the next day and there they are – super dark pictures that are essentially useless. Good outdoor lighting renders colors and images in a way similar to how they are seen during the day. If it’s a wedding, imagine the difference between outdoor evening photos with good illumination and without. If you’re having a family reunion and likely won’t see these relatives again for many years, you want to capture all of the pictures. Good lighting will help make this possible.

3) Safety

Let’s never forget safety. Grassy areas hold numerous pitfalls for traversing add night. Add high heels to the equation and it could be even worse. But traversing grass and bumpy surfaces such as a cobbled walkway can be very safe if properly illuminated. Better illumination of the entry path and the party will enhance the safety of all your guests in the evening.

Do you own a facility that hosts outdoor evening events? Lighting commercial venues with permanent outdoor lighting is one of our specialties. Give us a call for a free estimate on either temporary or permanent outdoor lighting for your outdoor entertainment venue. 615-373-0638.