Construction at Allied Behavioral Health Solutions was completed months ago. But when we’re building a project, we’re also building a relationship. And in that sense, our work is never finished. After the Allied staff moved in, they realized they needed assistance with additional tasks. That’s when we reminded them that no job is too small for us.

When you’re starting a big construction project for your business, it’s tempting to pick the contractor who gives you the lowest price. It seems like a smart way to save money. But, like many things in life, the cheapest choice isn’t always the best one. Think about it: if you needed surgery, would you pick the cheapest doctor?

As businesses expand and evolve, the question of physical space inevitably arises. For many growing companies, the immediate thought might be to lease a larger existing property or renovate their current one. However, a compelling argument can be made for the strategic decision to build a new ground-up facility.

Did you know that disengaged employees cost the global economy $8.9 trillion every year? According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, employee engagement plays a significant role in overall life experiences. When it comes to well-being items such as stress, anger, worry, and loneliness, being actively disengaged at work is the same as—or even worse than—being unemployed.

Last week, Dow Smith Company celebrated the placement of the final steel beam at our latest project with Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC). The topping out ceremony was an important milestone on MMC’s two-story facility, which is set to open in Lascassas next year. MMC CEO Joey Peay said he’s been excited to see all the hard work at the jobsite.

At Dow Smith Company, our Core Values are at the heart of everything we do. This month at our annual banquet, we honored the employees who best exemplify each of these values: Passion, Caring, Hustle and Detail. 

At the groundbreaking for Murfreesboro Medical Clinic’s new facility in Lascassas this month, Dow Smith Company CEO Joey Rhyne took a minute to reflect on a relationship that has spanned 17 years and multiple projects.

If you're thinking about building or renovating a dental office, you've probably already realized this isn't your typical construction project. Creating an amazing dental space involves so much more than just putting up walls and installing some fancy chairs. It's about crafting an environment where patients feel at ease (even when they're nervous about that root canal!) and where your team can work efficiently to provide top-notch care.

After growing up in Washington State and working construction for most of his life, Joel Tellez wound up in Smyrna, where he became a superintendent for Olympian Construction. One day, he was sitting in the pickup line at Thurman Francis Arts Academy in his work truck when Dow Smith­—who also had kids at the school—came over and struck up a conversation. A few months later, Joel was working at DSC. Last week, he celebrated 20 years with the company.

At Dow Smith Company, our purpose is to serve. That spirit of service shows up in the way we take care of each other, the exceptional and unique experiences we provide clients, and in our dedication to the community in which we live and work. We recently completed a bathroom restoration project at Smyrna Middle School (SMS). This project comes after we built an outdoor theater for Smyrna Elementary School in 2023 and a new field house for Smyrna High School in 2024. 

At Dow Smith Contracting Company, our intention is to provide an exceptional and unique experience for all. In order to provide this experience, we must have a zero punch list mentality from the day we start a project and remain consistent and disciplined until completion.