Merit Construction

05/28/2026

Merit is excited to finally share the finished photos from the Harper Porsche Renovation & Addition project.

This project transformed the dealership into a modern, luxury experience from the moment you walk through the doors. Clean lines, expansive glass, upgraded showroom space, and refined finishes all come together to reflect the Porsche brand at every level.

Thank you to our team and trade partners for bringing this vision to life.

05/22/2026

Help us welcome the next generation of builders, leaders, and problem-solvers to Merit Construction!
This summer, we’re proud to have three outstanding interns gaining hands-on experience across estimating, field operations, and project management while pursuing careers in the construction industry.

From left to right:
▪️ Colin Ryan, Estimating Intern
University of Tennessee | Construction Science Management
▪️ Lane Cook, Field Intern
University of Tennessee | Construction Science Management
▪️ Kate Myers, Project Management Intern
Oklahoma State University | Construction Engineering Technology

At Merit, we believe the future of construction is built through mentorship, experience, and investing in young professionals eager to learn the industry from the ground up. We’re excited to have Colin, Lane, and Kate on the team this summer and look forward to the impact they’ll make.

05/20/2026

05/15/2026

Last week, Merit participated in the National Safety Stand-Down to promote fall prevention and overall jobsite safety awareness.

Throughout the week, our field teams led daily stand downs and safety discussions focused on the message:

🔹 Safety Begins With ME 🔹

Topics included PPE, ladder safety, fall protection, housekeeping, and tool safety, reinforcing our commitment to creating safer jobsites for everyone.

We’re proud of our teams for continuing to build a culture where safety comes first and everyone goes home safe every day.

05/07/2026

Merit Construction is proud to announce the completion of the new Hancock County Health Department, a ground-up healthcare facility built to support the long-term needs of the community.

The project includes modern clinical and administrative spaces designed to improve functionality, efficiency, and accessibility for both staff and patients. The facility’s clean, contemporary design creates a welcoming environment while supporting the department’s mission to serve Hancock County for years to come.

We appreciate the partnership and collaboration from the owner, design team, trade partners, and field staff who helped successfully deliver this important community project.

04/23/2026

Shoutout to the team at Greene County Health Department for taking first place in the Small Project Division of our in-house safety competition!
Led by Superintendent Henry Campbell this project delivered top scores in:
• Job site observations
• Weekly safety inspections
• Toolbox talks
• Safe starts
Prize: Lunch from Smokin Pig BBQ, Chuckey TN!

04/21/2026

The City Summit project is nearing completion in downtown Knoxville, marking another step forward for the city’s growth.

Your Urban Connection

04/16/2026

We’re celebrating Tyson Brewster, our Vice President of Field Operations, on an incredible 25-year milestone. For 25 years, he’s built projects, led teams, and set the standard for how we get things done.
Congrats on 25 years! We’re glad you’re still leading the way.

04/10/2026

Grateful to be part of an event that brings our community together in support of this incredible mission. Looking forward to a great event!

We're incredibly grateful to the businesses and community leaders who have committed to be Gold Sponsors supporting our 6th Annual Golf Tournament coming up on April 20th at Egwani Farms.

This event is more than a day on the greens; it's an opportunity to come together as a community to prevent and end homelessness in Knoxville and Knox County.

Every sponsorship and every participant directly support VMC's work to provide housing, stability, and hope for our neighbors in crisis.

A special THANKS to our Gold Sponsors:

Axle Logistics
Henson's Greater Tennessee Flooring & Rugs
Home Federal Bank
Merit Construction

Because of partners like you, we're able to turn compassion into action and create lasting, housing-first solutions for those who need it most.

Looking to partner with us in our mission to prevent and end homelessness? Visit: https://www.vmcinc.org/events