Joe Trinacria – CEG Associate Editor - Thu August 22, 2019
Why Tennesse's Sitton Construction Remains Loyal to Ascendum, Volvo
For Greg Sitton, work has always operated as a family affair — even before founding his own business, Sitton Construction, 35 years ago in Tennessee. Sitton's father worked many industry-related jobs, from electrical installation to plumbing to home building, the latter of which birthed a successful real estate business to list his growing number of properties....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed August 14, 2019
McHugh Construction Putting up Floor for Kenect Nashville
James McHugh Construction Co. is building the $80 million-plus Kenect Nashville, a 20-story, 420-unit high-rise that will be the second largest apartment building in Nashville, Tenn. , when completed in July 2020....
CEG - Mon August 12, 2019
Diamond Equipment Celebrates 50 Years With Open House
On July 19, Diamond Equipment hosted an open house servicing the Nashville area at its location in La Vergne, Tenn., that also doubled as a celebration of the company's 50th anniversary. Customers in attendance were treated to prize giveaways, free barbecue and drinks as well as special discounts on parts and equipment....
Takeuchi - Tue June 11, 2019
Takeuchi Announces Parman Tractor & Equipment As New Dealer Serving Tennessee
Takeuchi-US has announced Parman Tractor & Equipment as a new dealer. Located in Nashville, Tenn., Parman will provide sales, service, parts and rental to customers throughout Tennessee. In April, Parman Holdings Corp....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Mon June 10, 2019
Largest Construction Contract in TNDOT History Now Under Way
The largest construction contract in Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) history is currently underway near Nashville, utilizing the unique process of rubblization, which is new to the area. According to the project website, the reconstruction of Interstate 440, from Interstate 40 to Interstate 24 in Davidson County, includes removing substandard pavement and providing three lanes of travel in each direction for approximately 7.6 mi....
AEM - Tue May 28, 2019
Insights and Advice for Equipment Managers in the Pipeline Industry
Andy Baldwin has been the equipment manager of Appalachian Pipeline Contractors in Hendersonville, Tenn., since June 2011. Prior to assuming that role, Baldwin worked in the auto parts industry for nearly 20 years....
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Mon May 20, 2019
Officials Break Ground on $95M Oak Ridge Lab
Energy Secretary Rick Perry, U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann and lab officials broke ground May 7 on a multipurpose research facility that will provide laboratory space for expanding scientific activities at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee....
Thompson Machinery - Mon May 06, 2019
Caterpillar Dealer Reinvests in Region's Communities
Thompson Machinery, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for middle and west Tennessee and north Mississippi, sells and services a variety of equipment ranging from dozers to backhoes, to electric power generation and on-highway trucks, and even power systems for river barges traveling down the Mississippi River....
Joe Barron – CEG Associate Editor - Mon May 06, 2019
Case Dealer's Larger Facility Reflects Region's Growth
Kingsport lies nestled in the heart of a vibrant area in northeastern Tennessee, just a stone's throw from the Virginia border. The city is home to Eastman Chemical Co.'s corporate headquarters and East Tennessee State University, with the Bristol Motor Speedway and all associated businesses right up the road....
Eric Olson –CEG Correspondent - Mon April 22, 2019
Crews Rebuild Tenn. Bridge One Week After Collapse
The collapse of the I-75 South bridge over I-24 West in Chattanooga April 1 proved to be anything but a funny April Fool's Day prank to motorists and the Tennessee DOT. All lanes at the busy interchange of I-75 and I-24 closed for several hours after the failure, stopping traffic in all directions throughout most of the day....
