Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc.

Name: Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc.
Address: 1500 Lauderdale Memorial Highway NW, Charleston, TN, 37310, US
Telephone: +14233362261

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Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc.

In 1961, James and Robert Wright founded Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc. in Charleston, Tennessee.

Wright Brothers is one of the Southeast’s premier heavy civil contractors, delivering major infrastructure, utility, site development, and industrial projects across the region. Now, sixty years after opening our doors, Wright Brothers maintains a staff of the most talented construction professionals in the industry, and our workers are proud of the part they play in shaping the world we live in.

Wright Brothers performs site preparation, grading, excavating, highway and heavy construction services. We have contracts for bridges and structures, base construction, sewer and water lines, surfacing and bituminous paving, clearing, grading drainage, excavation, landscaping and all work associated with these projects. We have moved hundreds of millions of cubic yards of soil in the last half-century, and we have vast experience in all types of soil and rock, from including silt, clay, limestone, sandstone to and granite. Wright Brothers has completed projects in almost every state in Southeastern U.S., working for various state Departments of Transportation and on diverse private industry contracts, with projects currently underway in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina. Our ultimate goal is to provide our client with the highest quality construction product...safely. Experience and dedication to our safety culture means we can do this without sacrificing profit for our owners. We strive to provide our clients with a superior finished product that meets their time schedule, exceeds their design, and stays within budget. We provide our employees with the the best working environment, including the tools necessary for safe working conditions, advancement in their fields, and rewards for their productivity. We maximize the Owners of our project's return on investment while maintaining excellence in product and a safe environment for their employees and the general public.

06/11/2026

Safety Manager Grant Pedley surveys the activity below as crews in prepare a large site for private client in Hamilton County, TN.
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Standing above the developing job site, Grant watches as haul trucks moving material and operators shaping the site concentrate on keeping the project moving forward. Grant's focus is different. He is looking for potential hazards, evaluating site conditions, and helping ensure the safeguards are in place for employees working across the project.
It's a responsibility that extends beyond compliance or paperwork. His job is to help ensure every member of the team goes home in the same condition they arrived, or better.
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06/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jill Carter on receiving her Wright Brothers 90 Day Box!
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Jill is part of our team on a private sitework project in Hamilton County, Tennessee, and recently reached an important milestone by successfully completing her first 90 days with the company.
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The 90 Day Box is more than a gift. It represents a commitment to our culture, our values, and the people who make Wright Brothers successful. During their first three months, new employees learn what it means to be part of a team built on Integrity, Urgency, Selflessness, and Hard Work while gaining the knowledge and support needed to build a successful career.
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We're grateful to have Jill on our team and look forward to seeing all she accomplishes in the years ahead. Congratulations, Jill, and thank you for choosing to build your future with Wright Brothers!
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06/08/2026

Progress is taking shape at the Chattanooga Airport as our paving crew continues work on the South Terminal Ramp Rehabilitation project.
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Working as a subcontractor to Wilson Construction Group, our team is helping prepare the site for improvements that will enhance the airport's facilities and support continued growth in aviation services throughout the region.
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A special thank you to Superintendent Josh McNeely, Foreman Michael O'Barr, and the entire crew for their commitment to quality workmanship and safe operations as this project moves forward.
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Whether we're building highways, bridges, industrial facilities, or aviation infrastructure, we're proud to help create projects that serve our communities and strengthen the region's transportation network.
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06/04/2026

Forty-five years of service is an incredible milestone, and today we are proud to celebrate a leader whose impact on Wright Brothers can be seen in every corner of our company.
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Chairman of the Board Steve Wright recently received his 45-Year Service Certificate, presented by his sister and our Chief People Officer, Penny Ragland.
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Over the past four and a half decades, Steve has served Wright Brothers in many roles, including Project Manager, Vice President, CEO, and now Chairman of the Board. Throughout that time, he has helped guide the company through tremendous growth while never losing sight of what matters most: our people.
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Steve has long championed initiatives that strengthen our company culture, improve safety performance, expand training opportunities, and enhance benefits for employees and their families. His leadership has helped shape Wright Brothers into the organization it is today, grounded in the core values of Integrity, Urgency, Selflessness, and Hard Work.
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While equipment, projects, and markets have changed over the years, Steve's commitment to serving employees, customers, and communities has remained constant.

Please join us in congratulating Steve Wright on 45 years of dedicated service and leadership. Thank you for the legacy you have built and the example you continue to set for future generations of Wright Brothers employees.
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06/03/2026

At Wright Brothers, every meeting begins the same way, with prayer.
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Whether it's a safety meeting on a jobsite, a planning session in the conference room, or a gathering of leaders discussing the future of our company, we take a moment to pause and acknowledge the Lord who has blessed us with the opportunity to work, serve, and provide for our families.
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Prayer has been a part of our company culture since the beginning. It's not a requirement, and it's never about checking a box. Rather, it's a reflection of who we are and the values that guide us every day. We believe that seeking God's wisdom helps us make better decisions, lead with humility, care for one another, and remain focused on what truly matters.
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In an industry built on schedules, deadlines, and production goals, prayer reminds us that people come first. It reminds us to be thankful for the work we've been given, mindful of the responsibility we carry, and committed to returning every employee home safely at the end of the day.
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One of our favorite reminders comes from Proverbs 16:3:"Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established."
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As we continue building roads, bridges, industrial facilities, and communities across the Southeast, we remain grateful for God's blessings and the opportunity to honor Him through our work.
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06/01/2026

When Hurricane Helene swept through the Carolinas, it left behind more than floodwaters. It damaged critical infrastructure that communities depend on every day.
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We were honored when the SCDOT selected Wright Brothers to deliver Bridge Package 31, a collection of four emergency bridge replacement projects in Greenville and Spartanburg Counties. The package included bridges on South Hudson Street at Unity Park, West Washington Street along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, New Cut Road, and the pedestrian bridge at Jones Gap State Park.
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As our first project with SCDOT, this work represented an exciting opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities that have defined Wright Brothers across the Southeast for decades. Our teams worked alongside SCDOT and local stakeholders to safely remove damaged structures, construct new bridges, and restore critical connections for residents, businesses, and visitors.
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Today, all four bridges are back open and serving their communities with upgraded safety features and renewed resilience. While every bridge is unique, they all share a common purpose: connecting people to the places that matter most.
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We're proud to have played a role in South Carolina's recovery efforts and grateful for the opportunity to partner with SCDOT on this important milestone project.
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05/29/2026

Keeping our fleet ready for the next challenge.
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This CAT excavator recently arrived at our Charleston maintenance facility for scheduled service and inspection. This maintenance helps maximize uptime, improve reliability, and ensure our equipment is ready to perform when and where it’s needed most.
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Our shop team works behind the scenes every day to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently across multiple states. Once service is complete, this machine will head back into the field and on to its next assignment.
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The next job is waiting, and this machine will be ready.
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05/28/2026

Did you know that Wright Brothers offers full-service industrial construction services in Loudon, Tennessee?
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Built to provide industry with a true one-stop solution, our Loudon team helps simplify complex projects by managing every phase of construction and expansion work from concept to completion. Our customers have a single point of contact supported by experienced estimating, field operations, project management, and safety teams capable of delivering complex industrial projects efficiently and safely. This includes safety personnel, supervisors, and skilled craftsmen dedicated to delivering quality work safely and efficiently.
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Our Loudon crews are proud to help keep industry moving across East Tennessee and beyond supporting plant expansions, industrial improvements, and maintenance projects.
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📷: Flint Cheney Photography

05/27/2026

Amazing video footage shows our crews in Boone, NC during a deck pour on the NCDOT NC105 Watauga River Bridge Replacement project.
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Deck pours are one of the most critical phases of bridge construction, requiring careful coordination between concrete crews, finishers, pump operators and inspectors to ensure proper placement, consolidation and surface finish across the bridge deck. Projects like this demand precision, especially in the mountainous terrain of western North Carolina where weather, elevation and limited access add another layer of complexity to the work.
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We appreciate Construction Video Pros for capturing incredible footage of our crews in action as this project continues moving forward.
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05/22/2026

Progress continues in Henderson County, North Carolina, where our crews are performing site preparation work for a new hotel development ahead of vertical construction later this summer.
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Current operations include installation of a storm drainage system, construction of a drainage detention system, and a 2,500-square-foot retaining wall designed to support the future site layout and infrastructure needs. Our team is targeting completion in June, allowing the general contractor to transition directly into the next phase of construction.
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Robert Mullins is serving as Foreman on the project and has done an excellent job leading the work onsite.
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We’re excited to be a part of this project and help prepare the site for the next phase of development in Henderson County.
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Address

1500 Lauderdale Memorial Highway NW
Charleston, TN
37310

Telephone

+14233362261

Website

https://wbcci.com/

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