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Barber McMurry is a centennial design studio rooted in East Tennessee. We Design Here.

Our practice is shaped by our connection to our community and by our legacy of quality, iconic design.

10/19/2026

Caroline is a talented and thorough healthcare designer and project architect with years of experience and numerous professional certifications — LEED AP BD+C, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and The Center for Health Design's Evidence Based Design Accreditation. She loves finding thoughtful design solutions within healthcare environments. Go, Caroline!

10/16/2026

We had an amazing time at Archives After Dark with Knox Heritage — revisiting a century of East Tennessee history through original sketches, renderings, watercolors, blueprints, historic photos, and even some of Charlie Barber's drawing tools and reference materials! Thank you for celebrating 111 years of Barber McMurry's legacy with us!

10/07/2026

Barber McMurry is thrilled that our design for Liberty Place was honored with an AIA East Tennessee Citation Award last week!

Liberty Place is a 32-unit apartment building providing permanent supportive housing for military veterans. Working with Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, Barber McMurry designed the building to prioritize community and connection through conscientious outdoor spaces, shared amenities, and accessibility.

Read more: https://barbermcmurry.com/portfolio/liberty-place

10/02/2026

Did you know Barber McMurry designed much of the original Neyland Stadium in the 1930s, before the stadium surrounding Shield-Watkins Field was named for General Neyland?

The stadium had humble beginnings, first constructed in 1921 with a single grandstand that sat around 3,000 people. General Neyland arrived in 1925 and became head coach in 1926. The 1930s expansions established the brick arches that can still be seen in places beneath the modern superstructure. By the end of those expansions, the stadium seated a little over 31,000 fans.

Barber McMurry’s designs included the additions of dormitories and an armory beneath the grandstands, as well as amenities for student athletes, band members, and the general public — including locker rooms, coaching quarters, and training rooms.

To see more of Barber McMurry’s archives, don’t miss Archives After Dark on October 15 with Knox Heritage – purchase tickets before they’re gone! https://www.knoxheritage.org/events/archives-after-dark/

09/30/2026

The design of Gastrointestinal Associates focuses on patient wellness while showcasing sustainable design practices. The building sits in the landscape as a sculptural expression while the interiors are oriented around natural light and views.

Materials were sourced regionally and prioritize high recycled content, low VOCs and no red-listed harmful chemicals. The building offsets a significant portion of its energy consumption through an extensive solar array.

09/25/2026

Barber McMurry won two IIDA Tennessee awards last night — for the Pediatric ICU family lounge at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Building at University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture!

The Dollywood Family Lounge creates multiple zones for families to find respite during hospital stays. The Agriculture & Natural Resources Building has a color palette and design that echoes Tennessee ecologies while establishing abundant huddle and collaboration spaces for faculty, students and researchers.

Congratulations to all the winners!

09/22/2026

Do you recognize this building?

In 1922, Barber McMurry designed a factory building in the Old City for E.L. Bowman, the owner of Bowman Hat Company. After Bowman shuttered its doors, the building became the manufacturing center for JFG Coffee – and the Old City was filled with the scent of roasting coffee for decades. Today, the JFG Building is residential.

Early Barber McMurry sketches show recognizable architectural details, including the multipaned windows, structural columns, and a custom "cartouche" — still visible over the front door of Curious Dog — depicting a bowman and lion.

To catch a glimpse of more Barber McMurry legacy projects from the archives, purchase tickets to Archives After Dark, Oct. 15, to benefit Knox Heritage. Thanks to Archives After Dark gold sponsor F.E. Trainer Construction and silver sponsors NOI Tennessee and Salas O'Brien!

09/17/2026

Seven Barber McMurry projects have been nominated for East Tennessee's People's Choice Award ... and you can vote for your favorite! Vote at the link in our bio!

09/12/2026

Join Knox Heritage and Barber McMurry on October 15 for Archives after Dark: A Prohibition-Era Affair! 💙✨

For one night only, Barber McMurry's office will transform into Knoxville's most exclusive speakeasy. 🍸 You’ll also have the opportunity to explore more than a century of the firm's project archives! But until then, let's revisit some of the firm's most notable historic projects together.

Barber McMurry designed the unique, angular building on Hill Avenue in 1972, which originally served as a Hyatt Regency hotel until 2002, when it became a Marriott.

The trapezoidal brutalist design, completed in partnership with frequent collaborator David Liberman, is one of the most dominant structures in Knoxville's skyline. 😍 The construction is poured concrete, and when it was initially completed, everything within the building was Aztec-themed.

After Marriott vacated the property in 2017, the property's fate was uncertain for several years. However, a developer is now in the process of converting the complex into apartments. While there is yet to be a firm opening date, it is clear to see that much exciting progress has been made! 👏

Secure your tickets to Archives After Dark today at secure.qgiv.com/for/2026supperssuch/event/archivesafterdark. We are also pleased to offer a student discount (use promo code STUDENT at checkout)!

Photo Credit 📷 (Slides 3, 6-7) Inside of Knoxville

09/11/2026

It's our annual Day of Service!

Today, Barber McMurry is donating design services to Girls Inc of Tennessee Valley to envision design concepts that can help deliver meaningful STEM programming and support girls becoming Strong, Smart and Bold.

Address

505 Market Street, Ste 300
Knoxville, TN
37902

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18659341915

Website

https://barbermcmurry.com/

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