A proposal from the developers of the Mountain Mile mixed-use development in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, could ease travel for the Sevier County area, which draws more than 20 million visitors each year. The proposed underground “Smokies Loop,” on which Johnson Architecture collaborated, has been named one of only 16 finalists out of 487 submissions in The Boring Company’s inaugural Tunnel …
Johnson Architecture intern architect JD Schumacher has successfully completed the Architecture Registration Examination (ARE) to become fully licensed, earning the title of project manager. “JD is a longtime member of our team, first as an intern for two summers while he was in school, then joining as intern architect in 2023,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. …
Jeremiah Corbett, project manager for Johnson Architecture, has been elevated to board chair of Blount County Young Professionals, an initiative of Blount Partnership. “Jeremiah is a catalyst who fosters collaboration, builds culture, and serves his community,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. “He is passionate about helping other young professionals navigate early career challenges and seek professional …
JAI has named three new partners: Emily Haire, Heather Overton, and Kelly Reynolds. “Planning for the future is essential for any business, not just in how we work, but in how we lead,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. “The depth and diversity of experience that these three bring to our leadership team is truly remarkable. I’m …
Johnson Architecture has earned a 2025 Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchids Award for the adaptive reuse of its headquarters, transforming a fading industrial building into a striking, purpose-built office space. Located at 2018 Davenport Road in the South Knoxville Waterfront District, the design of the restored building honored the original industrial character of the structure, while modernizing it for contemporary office …
JAI intern architect Debbie McCarter has successfully completed the Architecture Registration Examination (ARE) to become fully licensed, earning the title of project manager. “Since Debbie joined our team in 2023, she’s worked diligently to pursue the extended process of obtaining licensure while supporting our project managers across all phases of architecture,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. …
Four students in the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design have received a scholarship from Johnson Architecture for the 2025-26 school year to help enhance their educational experiences. Architecture students Maya Donahue and Madelyn Neidhart and interior architecture students Hannah Bullen and Jaelyn Mendoza are this year’s recipients. The firm established the Johnson Architecture Scholarship in 2021 …
Johnson Architecture has been named to the inaugural 2025 Forbes America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects list. The full-service architecture and interior design firm is among just ten architectural firms in Tennessee that made the list and one of only 400 recognized across the United States out of 20,000 evaluated. “It’s always rewarding to realize a client’s distinct vision for their home …
Katelyn “Katie” Johnson has joined Johnson Architecture as an interior designer. “Katie brings great experience in creating and executing interior design for commercial spaces, as well as the ability to elevate design with the eye of an artist,” said Daryl Johnson, founder and president of Johnson Architecture. “We’re so glad to welcome her to our team.” Johnson earned a bachelor’s …
From Atlanta Style & Design, Summer 2025. For years, Susan and Bill Varner had been keeping an eye on idyllic land on the Tennessee River. Formerly farmland, Arcadia Peninsula had been divided into a small number of unique estate lots in Knoxville, Tennessee. “We used to boat by the tract of land; Bill really wanted to build there,” says Susan …
