Commercial design and construction services
Dow Smith Company is a full-service general contractor and design-builder that specializes in new construction, renovation and tenant improvement projects. Our team is transparent—we believe in honesty, preparedness and accountability. We are “open book” on costs and we rely upon our decades of experience to guide you through the often-complicated design and construction process. We pledge to provide you with clear and specific plans to help you build the facility you need to grow your own business.
We have designed and built many commercial projects throughout Middle Tennessee including:
• retail stores
• law firms
• financial institutions
• restaurants
• business parks
• gym facilities
• tenant improvements
“What defines you as a business is how you handle problems. Dow goes above and beyond, even after you move in and the project is finished. Time goes by, but if an issue arises, they always take care of it. Every time I call, if Joey doesn’t pick up, I get called back in two minutes.””

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?