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.
Get to know Nic Johnson, one of our incredible Assistant Superintendents who is currently working on an addition at Abe's Garden Community Center.
We are excited to share that Kaitlyn Jones, our Director of Development & Engagement, has been recognized as a 2025 40 Under 40 Winner in the Nashville Business Journal!
We were honored to join Nashville Christian School in commemorating the grand opening of The Campbell Family Event Center, also known as "The Jake."
We are thrilled to share that two of our projects have both been awarded ABC Greater Tennessee Excellence in Construction Eagle Awards!
Congratulations to Senior Superintendent, Mike Redmon, for celebrating 30 years with R.C. Mathews Contractor!
Congratulations to our CEO, Walker Mathews, Sr. on being named a "2024 Most Admired CEO" in the Nashville Business Journal!
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 the project’s exceptional design, construction quality, and innovation, positioning it as an exceptional project in the realm of higher education and research facilities.
Check out this Nashville Post article to see recently released renderings and learn more about our Christ Church Cathedral project!
Introducing our summer interns Foster, Anthony, Carter, and Parker! We're thrilled to have them with us this summer and hope they enjoy gaining insights into the industry.
We're thrilled to add two new hires to our team, Brayden and Will! Brayden is joining us as a Project Engineer (after interning for us for two summers), and Will is joining us for Preconstruction and Operational Support.
Meet Justin Bowen, an Assistant Superintendent / Chief Field Engineer currently working on a large dorm building!
Check out this video of an overview of the Jack C. Massey Center at Belmont University, courtesy of AGC Middle TN!
Kabir Sandhu, one of our Project Executives, was recognized as a Nashville Business Journal 2024 40 Under 40 Honoree!
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!
Introducing the R.C. Mathews DYNAMIC DUO... Ali and Kelsie! Many of us show up to events like the Chili Cook-Off, the Christmas Luncheon, or any on-site event and don’t realize all of behind-the-scenes planning and effort that these events require. From making last minute Costco runs to loading up trucks after BBQ in Red Shoes and everything in between, Kelsie and Ali work hard to make sure that every event is executed seamlessly. Beyond planning and executing our events, Ali and Kelsie have other responsibilities... like coaching volleyball and taking care of their precious pups!
We are so excited to be named one of the Top 10 fastest-growing private companies in 2023 by the Nashville Business Journal.
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.
While repairing Freeman Hall at Belmont University, originally constructed in the early 1900’s, our team discovered that the building supports were 140-year-old American Chestnut trees that had begun to rot and needed to be removed and replaced with modern steel columns!
Meet Daniel! As one of our go-to foremen at The Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University, Daniel's strong work-ethic and incredible sense of humor make him an integral part of our team.
Meet Amelio, a talented Field Engineer currently designing layouts at The Frist College of Medicine at Belmont University.
The Fisher Center at Belmont University was awarded a Pyramid Award at the ABC National Excellence in Construction Awards this year!
Drusie + Darr at the Hermitage Hotel was given an Eagle Award at the National ABC Excellence in Construction Awards this year!
Rutledge Flats, a micro-unit apartment building in the historic Rutledge Hill neighborhood was recently completed!
The bathrooms at The Hermitage Hotel were recently featured in Vogue Magazine in the article titled, "In Praise of a Truly Glamorous Bathroom."
We are grateful to announce that the Fisher Center for The Performing Arts at Belmont University has won the national "Best of the Best Projects" competition in the Higher Education/Researtch category, awarded annually by ENR!
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.
Congratulations to our incredible, selfless CEO, Walker Mathews, on being named a 2022 Most Admired CEO honoree by the Nashville Business Journal!
Drusie & Darr at the Hermitage Hotel was awarded an Eagle Award at the 2022 ABC Excellence in Construction Awards Ceremony.
ENR Southeast gave the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts a Best Project Award in the Higher Education/Research category.
R.C. Mathews Contractor is ranked the 27th Largest Private Company in Nashville by 2021 revenue.
The Architectual Digest recently named Belmont University the 11th prettiest college campus in America.
R.C. Mathews Named 28th Fastest Growing Business in Nashville in terms of revenue.
ENR Southeast has awarded The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University a 2022 Best Project Award in the Higher Education/Research category.
Caldwell Hall at Belmont University is officially open and will house 606 students this year!
The last beam was placed on the Jack C. Massey Center, a significant campus construction 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!
R.C. Mathews Contractor has been named the 8th largest general contractor in Nashville, with $259.01 million in construction billings and $438.28 million in contracts awarded.
R.C. Mathews has been named the second largest family-business in Nashville based on 2021 revenue.
The State Street Apartment crew has been making big progress over the past few months!
Drusie & Darr opened last night in the former Capitol Grille space at The Hermitage Hotel!
We have broken ground for the first new residence hall on the Trevecca Nazarene University campus since 1974!
The ribbon has been cut and the name unveiled for The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University.
Walker Mathews Jr. has replaced his father, Walker Mathews Sr. as president of R.C. Mathews Contractor. The firm ranks among Nashville's largest general contractors.
R.C. Mathews Contractor has been recognized as #15 for Small Businesses.
R.C. Mathews Contractor is back on the American Baptist College campus for the Susie McClure Library Extension.
Virtually visit the Crockett Center for Athletic Excellence!
R.C. Mathews Contractor ranks #2 in Nashville's Largest Family-Owned Businesses.
Introducing a micro-unit apartment concept to downtown Nashville.
The 268,000 square-foot structure will house more than 600 beds for Belmont University Students.
R.C. Mathews Contractor has received Platinum Level STEP certification from ABC Greater Tennessee for our safety program and performance.
Harpeth Square Apartments in historic downtown Franklin is awarded the LEED Gold for Homes certification.
R.C. Mathews Contractor leading the work to expand into adjacent building at 114 Second Avenue North.
An independent panel of judges selected the project as "Best Project of the Southeast" out of over 120 project entries.
Vanderbilt University's committment to responsible environmental design shines through
Nashville Food Project and Belmont University Tall Hall win in respective categories
R.C. Mathews lands at number 23 on the Nashville Business Journal's annual competition for the fastest-growing companies of the region's 100 largest private companies.
New facility will allow the non-profit to serve more people and families who are undergoing medical treatments.
Woolworth on 5th wins in the commercial category at the Metropolitan Historical Commission's 44th Annual Historic Preservation Awards.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has recently awarded Belmont University's Tall Hall with LEED certification at the Gold level.
It's one of the most anticipated developments right in the heart of downtown Franklin.
Harpeth Associates, R.C. Mathews Contractor celebrate at Harpeth Square Topping Out Ceremony
Hotel added to list to make three Historic Hotels of America in Nashville - all completed by R.C. Mathews Contractor
The local food nonprofit will celebrate its move to the Nations on January 27
The design magazine scoured the United States to find the most beautiful college campuses, taking into consideration both architectural legacy and setting.
The 243,000-square-foot facility will house over 600 undergraduate students with stunning skyline views.
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.
R.C. Mathews Contractor partnered once again with the Frist Art Museum for the Renovation of the Martin ArtQuest Gallery
The Nashville Food Project is planning to move to the West Nashville neighborhood by year's end.
R.C. Mathews Contractor ranks as the second largest family-owned business in Nashville.
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.
Contractor joins with other construction industry stakeholders in Safety Week 2018, an industry-wide initiative that ains to raise awareness of safety in construction.
R.C. Mathews Contractor now calls the 615 Third Building home.
$105 million development is the largest new development in downtown Franklin's history.
The newest residence hall will house more than 600 students when completed.
Nashville Business Journal followed up with President Walker Mathews after the company won in the 26-100 employee category of our Best in Business Awards earlier this year.
R.C. Mathews Contractor is a commercial construction company dealing in commercial, institutional, multifamily, historical renovation, nonprofit and health care markets.
New Dining and Academic Building to house Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, media studies program, new 950-seat cafeteria
Walker Mathews represents the third generation in charge of R.C. Mathews Contractor. The company has renovated Nashville landmarks like Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry House and the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. In the meantime, Mathews has shaped projects in just about every imaginable aspect of commercial real estate, down to the new parking garage the company will build downtown.