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March 24, 2026IndustryFort Negley Park Improvements Groundbreaking
Fort Negley Park Phase 1 improvements are officially underway, with the official groundbreaking taking place in February 2026. R.C. Mathews is grateful to work alongside HDLA and Metro Parks Nashville […] -
March 12, 2026IndustryRenovating on Music Row: Project Complexity and Respecting Our Neighbors
Renovating in the Heart of Nashville Renovating in the heart of Nashville demands technical expertise, discipline, situational awareness, and respect for the people and institutions operating around each project. At […] -
December 9, 2025Awards2025 ABC Greater Tennessee Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards
R.C. Mathews Earns Three Eagle Awards at ABC Greater Tennessee Excellence in Construction Awards Nashville, Tenn. — R.C. Mathews is proud to announce that three of its projects, Category 10, […] -
December 9, 2025NewsR.C. Mathews Announces Construction of TPAC’s Transformative New East Bank Venue in Partnership with JE Dunn and Don Hardin Group
R.C. Mathews Announces Construction of TPAC’s Transformative New East Bank Venue in Partnership with JE Dunn and Don Hardin Group NASHVILLE, Tenn. — December 8, 2025 — R.C. Mathews Contractor […] -
October 20, 2025ProjectsScouting America’s Aubrey B. Harwell Leadership Center Grand Opening
The new 22,000-square-foot Aubrey B. Harwell Leadership Center at Boxwell Reservation replaces the 65-year-old Stahlman Dining Hall and ushers in a new era of youth development and leadership training. Named […] -
October 1, 2025Projects38 Music Square East Completion (Buddy Lee Attractions)
R.C. Mathews Contractor recently completed the renovation and build-out of the former Buddy Lee Auditorium at 38 Music Square East for Belmont University’s Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business. […] -
September 24, 2025ProjectsRutherford County Regional Forensic Center Groundbreaking
Rutherford County officials, community leaders, and project partners recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Rutherford County Forensic Center.The ~16,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will equip local forensic specialists with advanced technology […] -
April 16, 2025AwardsThree R.C. Mathews Projects Listed in “25 Buildings that Shaped Nashville” Article by the Nashville Post
We are proud to share that three R.C. Mathews Contractor projects have been recognized on the Nashville Post’s list of “25 Buildings that Shaped Nashville” in the past 25 years. The […] -
January 17, 2025ProjectsNashville Christian School Celebrates the Grand Opening of The Campbell Family Event Center, “The Jake”
We were honored to join Nashville Christian School in commemorating the grand opening of The Campbell Family Event Center, also known as “The Jake.” Bridging the gap between Nashville Christian […] -
December 17, 2024Awards2024 ABC Greater TN Excellence in Construction Awards – Frist College of Medicine and Jack C. Massey Center
We are thrilled to share that the following projects have both been awarded Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Tennessee Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards in their respective categories: First Place: […] -
September 9, 2024AwardsJack C. Massey Center at Belmont University Receives ENR Southeast’s Award of Merit in Higher Education/Research Category
Nashville, TN — The Jack C. Massey Center at Belmont University has been honored with the Award of Merit in the Higher Education/Research Category given by ENR Southeast. This recognition highlights […] -
July 12, 2024ProjectsChrist Church Cathedral Renovation and Addition Images Released
Currently under construction, this 15,636 sq. ft. contemporary addition will seamless integrate to the original building and honor the existing architecture and building program. The existing Victorian Gothic style building […] -
March 1, 2024Awards
Jack C. Massey Center: AGC Build TN Award of Excellence Video
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February 22, 2024AwardsJack C. Massey Center: AGC Build TN Award of Excellence
We are thrilled to share that the Jack C. Massey Center at Belmont University received an Award of Excellence from AGC Middle TN at this year’s Build Tennessee Awards. The […] -
August 23, 2023PeopleVDC Team Update: Nashville Christian School
Our in-house VDC Team has been involved with our Nashville Christian School project since the preliminary stages of preconstruction and will continue to be involved until the project’s completion. The […] -
July 27, 2023NewsExtinct Chestnut Trees Turned Into Unique Conference Table at Belmont University
Extinct Chestnut Trees Turned Into Unique Conference Table at Belmont University We always keep our eyes peeled during historic renovations because you never know what you could find – like […] -
March 10, 2023ProjectsRutledge Flats Completion
Rutledge Flats, a micro-unit apartment building in the historic Rutledge Hill neighborhood was recently completed!
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January 18, 2023ProjectsUpdate On The Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University
Construction is on track at our Frist College of Medicine site on Belmont University's campus! The 195,000 square-foot building is projected to be completed in the fall of 2024.
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August 11, 2022ProjectsCompletion of Caldwell Hall at Belmont University
Caldwell Hall at Belmont University is officially open and will house 606 students this year!
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June 20, 2022ProjectsTopping Out at Belmont’s Jack C. Massey Center
The last beam was placed on the Jack C. Massey Center, a significant campus construction project.
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May 25, 2022Projects
Construction Starts at Fairgrounds Project
We are excited to be a part of this team bringing mixed-income residences, commercial space and business incubator space to the Fairgrounds district!
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November 18, 2021Projects
The Hermitage Hotels opens Drusie & Darr as Phase of Remodeling Project
Drusie & Darr opened last night in the former Capitol Grille space at The Hermitage Hotel!
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November 12, 2021Projects
Ground Breaking for Residence Hall at Trevecca Nazarene University
We have broken ground for the first new residence hall on the Trevecca Nazarene University campus since 1974!
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September 15, 2021ProjectsRibbon Cutting for the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University
The ribbon has been cut and the name unveiled for The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University.
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June 15, 2021Projects
Susie McClure Library Extension Groundbreaking
R.C. Mathews Contractor is back on the American Baptist College campus for the Susie McClure Library Extension.
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June 9, 2021Projects
Opening of the Crockett Center for Athletic Excellence at Belmont University
Virtually visit the Crockett Center for Athletic Excellence!
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December 4, 2020Projects
New Micro-Unit Apartment in the Works – Rutledge Hill
Introducing a micro-unit apartment concept to downtown Nashville.
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November 20, 2020Projects
Belmont University Announces New Residential Tower – Caldwell Hall
The 268,000 square-foot structure will house more than 600 beds for Belmont University Students.
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November 9, 2020Awards
Harpeth Square Apartments Receives LEED Gold Certification
Harpeth Square Apartments in historic downtown Franklin is awarded the LEED Gold for Homes certification.
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January 17, 2020ProjectsWildhorse Saloon to see $6M upgrade
R.C. Mathews Contractor leading the work to expand into adjacent building at 114 Second Avenue North.
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November 1, 2019AwardsE. Bronson Ingram College at Vanderbilt University Wins ENR Southeast Best Project Award
An independent panel of judges selected the project as "Best Project of the Southeast" out of over 120 project entries.
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October 2, 2019AwardsE. Bronson Ingram College receives LEED Gold certification
Vanderbilt University's committment to responsible environmental design shines through
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September 27, 2019AwardsTwo Projects Win ABC Greater Tennessee Awards
Nashville Food Project and Belmont University Tall Hall win in respective categories
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June 14, 2019Projects
Pinson Hospital Hospitality House opens up brand new facility
New facility will allow the non-profit to serve more people and families who are undergoing medical treatments.
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June 3, 2019AwardsWoolworth on 5th Wins 2019 Preservation Award
Woolworth on 5th wins in the commercial category at the Metropolitan Historical Commission's 44th Annual Historic Preservation Awards.
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April 24, 2019AwardsBelmont’s Tall Hall lands LEED Gold status
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has recently awarded Belmont University's Tall Hall with LEED certification at the Gold level.
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April 2, 2019ProjectsHarpeth Square development taking shape
It's one of the most anticipated developments right in the heart of downtown Franklin.
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March 15, 2019Projects
Harpeth Square Tops Out
Harpeth Associates, R.C. Mathews Contractor celebrate at Harpeth Square Topping Out Ceremony
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March 5, 2019Awards21c Museum Hotel | Nashville Added to Historic Hotels of America
Hotel added to list to make three Historic Hotels of America in Nashville - all completed by R.C. Mathews Contractor
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January 17, 2019NewsNashville Food Project to Celebrate New Headquarters
The local food nonprofit will celebrate its move to the Nations on January 27
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January 9, 2019Awards
Architectural Digest Ranks Belmont as One of 50 Most Beautiful Colleges in America
The design magazine scoured the United States to find the most beautiful college campuses, taking into consideration both architectural legacy and setting.
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August 18, 2018ProjectsBelmont University Opens Newest, Largest Residence Facility, “Tall Hall”
The 243,000-square-foot facility will house over 600 undergraduate students with stunning skyline views.
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August 13, 2018ProjectsHarpeth Square Parking Garage and Hotel Top Out
On Monday afternoon, around 200 construction workers, engineers and architects gathered inside the Harpeth Square parking garage for a catered meal from Moe’s Original BBQ to top off the project’s parking garage and hotel.
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May 22, 2018ProjectsR.C. Mathews Breaks Ground on Nashville Food Project in the Nations
The Nashville Food Project is planning to move to the West Nashville neighborhood by year's end.
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May 10, 2018NewsYee-Haw! R.C. Mathews selected to build new SoBro brewery
The owner of Johnson City, Tennessee-based Yee-Haw Brewing Co. is eyeing a fall opening for his future brewpub to operate from a SoBro warehouse located at Sixth Avenue South and Peabody Street.
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October 23, 2017ProjectsR.C. Mathews Contractor Breaks Ground on Harpeth Square Project
$105 million development is the largest new development in downtown Franklin's history.
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October 20, 2017Projects
R.C. Mathews Contractor Tops Out “Tall Hall” at Belmont University
The newest residence hall will house more than 600 students when completed.
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August 22, 2015ProjectsGrand Opening of the $87 Million R. Milton and Denice Johnson Center
New Dining and Academic Building to house Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, media studies program, new 950-seat cafeteria