by Taylor Loyal
Dow Smith Company Named Best Christian ...

For the ninth consecutive year, Dow Smith Company has been named a Certified Best Christian Workplace by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. This certification is based entirely on a survey of our employees.

Dow Smith Company has been certified by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute longer than any other business in the state.

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1 of 19 Cocktails and Raw Bar Opens in Downtown ...

We recently completed work on 1 of 19 Cocktails and Raw Bar. The new bar and restaurant, located at 103 N. Maple Street in Murfreesboro, is open now. 1 of 19 is owned by Shawn and Christy Hackinson, the owners of the popular downtown Murfreesboro restaurant The Alley on Main. The Alley on Main is known for its steak, seafood, and scratch-made pasta dishes.

When the Hackinsons decided to open a cocktail bar around the corner from The Alley on Main, they knew exactly who to call.

Small Projects Division

Introducing Our Small Projects Division

Let’s face it. All businesses, large or small, have been affected in one way or another by the coronavirus outbreak. Some have had to modify the way they work while others have had to shut down completely. While we’re all searching for answers, one thing is certain: Someday, hopefully soon, businesses will be able to return to serving their clients. Many businesses are looking for ways they can be best prepared for that day.

Catch Up on the Latest Construction News from Middle Tennessee

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Dow Smith Company Transitions To Employee Ownership, Continuing Commitment To Staff And Clients

Dow Smith Company, Middle Tennessee’s leading design-build firm, has announced its official transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This landmark decision underscores the company's dedication to its most valuable asset, its employees, by granting them direct ownership and a vested interest in the company's continued success. The move is expected to further empower its long-standing workforce and solidify its reputation for delivering exceptional and unique client experiences.

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Low-Bid Construction Is A Race To The Bottom

Let’s be honest. The cheapest option isn’t going to be the best one. Everyone knows that. It’s common sense. We can all be lured in by low prices. But that’s a terrible idea if you’re planning a construction project. Imagine you’re a business owner. You’ve spent years—maybe your whole life—dreaming of the business you want to run and getting to do the job you love. You’ve thought about the clients you want to serve and the community you want to impact. And now it’s time to design and build the place where you’ll do business. Do you really want to go with the lowest bidder?

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Right Now Is The Right Time For Growing Businesses To Invest In Facilities

For growing businesses, the decision to renovate or build a new facility is a significant strategic move. While economic uncertainties often lead to hesitation, a closer look at current economic trends and projections for 2026 and 2027 reveals a compelling window of opportunity for forward-thinking companies to invest in their physical infrastructure.