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ABC Greater TN Names Middle and East TN Legislators of the Year

We had a very successful legislative year in 2023’s session. Between our Legislative Committee and members, we have the best team in the state in representing the interests of the industry in Tennessee. This year, two members of our legislature stood out in protecting and helping our industry thrive in this state. As a result, we wanted to honor their work and dedication for defending the free enterprise principles of hard work and open competition that we believe in at ABC. The “Legislator of the Year” award is given by ABC of Tennessee to those legislators who go above and beyond on behalf of the Association and the industry at-large.  More than simply getting our bills across the finish line, these individuals have demonstrated their shared belief in our policy initiatives, our core values, and in the important role that the Commercial Construction Industry plays in Tennessee.  They have done an outstanding job on behalf of our membership.  Thank you to Rep. ... Read the rest of entry »

64 Students graduate from ABC's Construction Trades Academy

Last week 64 students celebrated their successes and graduated ABC's Trades Academy program. Former ABC Board Chairman, Governor Bill Lee, addressed the students and personally congratulated them for their decision to skill up and start a great career. If you are interested in enrolling your employees in our Construction Trades Academy Program this year, contact Michele Correnti.

Event photos can be found online here.

ABC Greater Tennessee Names East TN Regional Director

Knoxville, Tenn, May 17th, 2023- Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Tennessee (ABC GreaterTN) is pleased to announce the addition of Madison White as regional director for East Tennessee. Madison will remain in Knoxville, focusing on development of the entire East TN region. “As the East TN regional director, Madison will help expand the association’s reach and expertise to serve the state’s construction industry across all of East TN,” said Clay Crownover, president and CEO of ABC Greater TN. “With the opening of our new trades school and other opportunities ABC offers, Madison will be a great addition in working to expand our reach within Knoxville and beyond, further develop our Emerging Leaders program, develop and plan our networking events, and market the association’s services to members and nonmembers. Madison will also help advocate for the merit shop construction industry at the local level" Madison brings to this role almost 10 years of co ... Read the rest of entry »

East TN Clay Shoot Recap

On Friday, April 28th, ABC Greater TN members and their clients gathered for the 2023 East TN BBQ, Birds & Brew Clay Shoot at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak.

After some Cracker Barrell biscuits, participants enjoyed a mostly rain-free day on the beautifully landscaped sporting clay course. Congratulations to Stowers Machinery for bringin home first place, and Top Shooter Brandon White.

Click here to see all the photos from the event. 

4 Greater Tennessee Member Companies Earn National Construction Project Honors

NASHVILLE, TN, March 25, 2023- ABC Greater Tennesseeoday announced 4 member companies won 6 of 82 national Excellence in Construction® awards, presented during ABC Convention 2023 in Orlando, Florida, on March 16. The EIC awards are the construction industry’s leading national competition that honors general and specialty contractors for world-class, safe and innovative construction projects from across the country. The EIC awards honor every member of the construction team, including the contractor, owner, architect and engineer. The winning projects are judged on complexity, attractiveness, unique challenges overcome, completion time, innovation and safety. “The Excellence in Construction Awards are the cornerstone competition in our industry, honoring the project teams that exemplify the best of the best in merit shop construction,” said 2023 National Chair of the ABC Board of Directors Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Bato ... Read the rest of entry »

20 Greater Tennessee Member(s) Named National, Top-Performing US Construction Contractors

Nashville, TN, March 23, 2023— ABC Greater Tennessee today announced 20 member companies were named to Associated Builders and Contractors’ fifth annual Top Performers publication, which lists its contractor members that build the country’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects, ranked by work hours. Members named include: B.L. Harbart International, Brasfield & Gorrie, Brindley Construction, The Carden Company, CNC Foundations, F.L. Crane & Sons, Faith Technologies, Gaylor Electric, Hensel Phelps, Hoar Construction, Impetus, Ivey Mechanical, Lithko Contracting, M.C. Dean, M.J. Harris Construction, Rio Grande Fence, Co., Robins & Morton, Skanska, Tiny's Construction, and W.G. Yates & Sons.  "Year after year, our Greater Tennessee chapter members exemplify the best in Tennessee," said ABC Greater Tennessee President/CEO, Clay Crownover. "Our members truly build Tennessee and we couldn't be more proud to represent ... Read the rest of entry »

ABC Greater Tennessee honors over 50 member companies for Excellence in Construction

We are so thrilled to honor the following companies for Excellence in Construction in 2022.

 

  

 

 

ABC Greater Tennessee Board of Directors Elected for 2023

The ABC- Greater Tennessee Chapter is pleased to announce that Justin Marcus of Joseph Construction has been elected ABC Greater Tennessee's 2023 Chairman. In addition, ABC will be welcoming Roger White (Rackley Roofing) on to the board for 2023.

In the truest sense of the word, ABC - Greater Tennessee Chapter is a member-run association. Members identify issues critical to merit shop construction and work together to find solutions using the resources of one of the largest construction-related groups in the world. 

A full contact list of 2023 board members can be found here.

ABC Greater Tennessee opens up 11 partial scholarships for Knoxville Trades Academy applicants

Earn while you learn!! Applications are open for our Knoxville and Nashville Construction Trade Academies. Partial scholarships are available for Knoxville Trade Academy. Simply submit a 500 word essay on “Why you want to enter the trades, your goals after graduation, and what trade interests you” Visit abctennessee.com/cta for more information or submit your application or essay to [email protected] for Knoxville. Submit your application for Nashville to [email protected].

Highlighting the Trades through NASCAR

We are proud to announce that ABC Greater Tennessee will be a featured sponsor on the #20 Dewalt Toyota at the nationally televised NASCAR cup series Ally 400 on June 26th, 2022 in Nashville, TN. Set your DVRs and cheer on the #20 as Christopher Bell looks for his second career win in the NASCAR Cup series.