Moving Makeover: U-Haul of Rivergate Filling Vacant Building in Madison

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U-Haul has announced plans for an adaptive reuse project at an unoccupied building in Madison, Tennessee, converting it into a full-service moving and self-storage facility. The property, acquired on January 3, will feature 700 climate-controlled self-storage units, with renovations expected to complete this fall. The facility emphasizes sustainability by reusing existing structures, aiding in local job creation by hiring at least six team members, and providing enhanced security features for storage units. U-Haul remains operational amidst COVID-19, offering contactless services and promoting community support.

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• Acquisition of a vacant 71,232-square-foot building supports sustainable development.
• Renovations will create approximately 700 climate-controlled self-storage units.
• Local hiring initiative plans to employ at least six team members.

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MADISON, Tenn., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is revealing details of its adaptive reuse plan for an unoccupied commercial building that will soon be a full-service moving and self-storage facility.

-37115%2F772081%2F%3Futm_campaign%3Dprnews%26utm_source%3Dreal-estate%26utm_medium%3Dtrucks&a=U-Haul+Moving+%26+Storage+of+Rivergate" rel="nofollow">U-Haul Moving & Storage of Rivergate at 1515 Gallatin Pike N. is currently offering truck and trailer sharing, moving supplies and U-Box® portable storage containers out of a temporary retail showroom.

Renovations will soon render approximately 700 indoor climate-controlled self-storage units with high-tech security features at affordable price points. Storage rooms are expected to be available for rent this fall.

Professional hitch installation and a new retail showroom will also be highlights of the 71,232-square-foot building on 6.95 acres. U-Haul acquired the property on Jan. 3.

"This building has been vacant since the technical training school and HHgregg® Electronics moved out in 2017," said Jeff Porter, U-Haul Company of Nashville president. "We have the privilege of giving it a new purpose. By reusing the building, we save materials and can offer a fresh look to a building from the 1990s."

Contact U-Haul Moving & Storage of Rivergate at (629) 221-2502 or stop by to see our progress. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Reserve equipment at uhaul.com or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

Acquisition of the property was driven by U-Haul Corporate Sustainability initiatives: U-Haul supports infill developments to help local communities lower their carbon footprint. The adaptive reuse of existing buildings reduces the amount of energy and resources required for new-building materials and helps cities reduce their unwanted inventory of unused buildings.

Porter plans to employ at least six Team Members once the store is fully operational. U-Haul will look to hire locally to support job growth within the Madison community. Find U-Haul career opportunities at jobs.uhaul.com.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul has remained open throughout the COVID-19 outbreak while offering contactless programs and enhanced cleaning protocols, including added steps for sanitizing equipment between customer transactions. U-Haul products are used daily by First Responders; delivery companies bringing needed supplies to people's homes; small businesses trying to remain afloat; college students; and countless other dependent groups – in addition to the household mover.

Please visit uhaul.com/announcement for more information on how U-Haul is keeping its Team Members and customers safe during the summer moving season.

About U-Haul

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 167,000 trucks, 120,000 trailers and 43,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 697,000 rooms and 60.7 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S.

Contact:

Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com

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FAQ

What is U-Haul's new project in Madison, Tennessee?

U-Haul is transforming a vacant commercial building into a full-service moving and self-storage facility.

When did U-Haul acquire the Rivergate property?

U-Haul acquired the Rivergate property on January 3.

How many storage units will U-Haul offer at the new Rivergate location?

The new location will feature approximately 700 climate-controlled self-storage units.

What sustainability initiatives is U-Haul implementing with this project?

U-Haul's project aims to reuse an existing building, reducing energy consumption and local carbon footprint.

Will U-Haul provide job opportunities in Madison with this new facility?

Yes, U-Haul plans to hire at least six team members locally for the new facility.