In the late 1800's Nashville came to be called "Rock City" due to the solid limestone strata underlying the city, and the solid character of its business people. 

In 1913, three businessmen, J.W.N. Lee, G.B. Howard, and H.S. Sumner used this name for their new construction firm and hence founded Rock City Construction Company.

In 1918, Mr. Lee took full ownership of the firm.  Early work focused on residential, small commercial, renovation, and repair construction. 

During the 1920's and 30's, the firm expanded into industrial and institutional projects.  In 1931, the state began issuing contractor licenses and Rock City received contractor’s license No. 2. 

The 1940's and 50's were a time of growth for Rock City.  J.W.N. Lee III (Jack), joined the company and Rock City did a number of major projects for the State of Tennessee.

In the 1960's, Rock City Construction was involved in many multi-family housing projects, completing more than 500 apartments units. 

During the 1970's and early 80's, the company ventured into the healthcare-related field concentrating mostly on building hospitals, nursing homes, and housing projects for the elderly.  After serving as Project Manager for a decade, John N. Lee took the helm as President in 1984 and has served in this capacity since that time. 

The late 1980's and 90's saw an increase in the number of religious projects and a broadening of the types of projects Rock City did, with completions in all categories of work.

Since the start of the new millennium, Rock City has completed many community buildings, including libraries, schools, athletic facilities and historical renovations.  Rock City has provided a variety of delivery systems including traditional design/bid/build, design/bid, and construction management.  We continue to adapt to the changing market place performing work in all categories. 
 

Rock City Construction Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 607 (37065), 511 West Meade Blvd., Franklin, Tennessee 37064
Office: (615) 794-6691     Facsimile: (615) 794-6752