Merit Construction

10/02/2026

Nothing better than a fall Saturday in Tennessee! Come hang out with Merit Construction and Commercial Environments, Inc. as we cheer on the Vols!

09/29/2026

A lot is happening at Sam Houston Elementary School!
Work continues to move forward, and it’s exciting to see the new addition beginning to take form. Each step brings us closer to a finished space that will serve students and staff for years to come.
More progress to come!

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

We’re excited to share that Merit Construction, alongside Design Innovation, has been nominated for the 2026 Orchid Beautification Awards!
We’re honored to be among the nominees and grateful to be part of a community that values the beauty and character of Knoxville.
Thank you to Keep Knoxville Beautiful for the nomination! We’re looking forward to celebrating with this year’s nominees at the upcoming awards.

09/14/2026

Celebrating some major milestones at Merit!
The past couple of months have brought some pretty special anniversaries for members of our Merit Construction team. We’re proud to recognize:

30 Years
Shannon Sapp, President & CEO
Chuck Radcliff, Senior Superintendent

20 Years
Tony Bledsoe, Senior Superintendent

5 Years
Henry Campbell, Superintendent
Rachel Cole, Project Administrative Assistant

At Merit, we love recognizing the people who have dedicated years of their careers to our team. These milestone anniversaries are a chance to celebrate the time, commitment, and relationships that have been built along the way.
We’re incredibly grateful for the experience, dedication, and contributions each of you has brought to Merit. Thank you for being part of our team and for helping make Merit what it is today.
Congratulations, Shannon, Chuck, Tony, Henry, and Rachel! We’re proud to celebrate you and these incredible milestones.

09/03/2026

A New Home for Greenback Cherokees Football!
On August 21, Merit Construction joined the Greenback community for the ribbon cutting of the new Greenback School Football Stadium!
The completed project features a new turf field, bleachers, concession stand, and scoreboard, giving the Cherokees an incredible new home for Friday night football and school events.
We’re proud to help bring this vision to life and excited to see the Greenback community enjoy this new facility for years to come!

08/21/2026

Progress is underway at our Fifth Third Bank project serving the Alcoa/Springbrook communities! This 1,900 SF prototype will feature a modern mix of ACM, EIFS, and brick, along with cantilevered canopies, an ATM, VAT system, custom millwork, suspended baffle ceilings, and IOT systems integration.
We’re excited to watch this project come together and look forward to sharing more progress from the jobsite!

08/12/2026

Congratulations to Chris Atkins, Merit Construction’s Self-Perform Work Manager, on receiving the ESGR Patriot Award!
Chris and Merit were nominated by Austin Linander, one of our carpenters and a member of the National Guard, in recognition of the support and encouragement shown to employees who serve in the military.
Marcus Whitt presented Chris with the award, honoring Merit’s commitment to supporting our employees both on the job and in service to our country.
Thank you, Austin, for your service, and congratulations to Chris on this well-deserved recognition!

Tennessee ESGR

08/11/2026

A major milestone for the new Knox County Regional Forensic Center!
Merit Construction is proud to serve as the General Contractor for this 33,000-square-foot facility, which will provide expanded space, advanced technology, and improved resources to support forensic services across the region.
The facility was recently dedicated in honor of longtime Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Darinka Mileusnic and is nearing completion. We’re proud to be part of a project that will serve Knox County and communities across East Tennessee for years to come.

08/10/2026

Last week, Merit hosted members of the Knox County Schools School Board and Town of Farragut officials for a tour of the new Farragut Area Elementary School.

It was a great opportunity to showcase the progress being made and give our community partners an inside look at the project taking shape. We’re proud to be part of bringing this new school to Farragut!