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HISTORY |
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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. |
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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. |
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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, including the State Supreme Court, State Capitol Building (Renovation), and the State Library & Archives.
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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. |
| 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. |
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At the start of the new millennium, Rock City has continued to provide traditional construction services as well as expanding into Construction Management for various local governments. We continue to adapt to the changing market place.
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