Working closely with the developer, Realty Trust Group, JAI became involved in all aspects of the project, including site selection and development, programming, design and general contractor selection. The 32,000-square-foot, $8 million general practitioner clinic for Tennessee Valley Primary Care, part of Summit Medical Group, features 48 exam rooms, in-house laboratory and X-ray facilities, physical therapy and ample staff support …
Singing Brook Cabin
The vacation retreat in a mountain community at Blackberry Farm features an open, airy interior accented with wood walls in a variety of finishes and honed black granite surfaces. The cabin includes three bedrooms, an office, and large, open living and dining areas. The exterior is a combination of horizontal and vertical siding.
Borough of Frenchtown Master Plan
Located along the Delaware River in historic Frenchtown, New Jersey, the master plan set a new standard for density of single-family homes and duplexes while maintaining the historic fabric of a quiet town. On property that was once a Superfund site that had been cleaned up and delisted in the 1980s, JAI, along with Melillo & Bauer Landscape Architects, developed …
The Armory
The Armory is a dining and entertainment destination planned for downtown Maryville. The development’s design pays homage to a deteriorated, historic structure on the site while enlivening the venue through a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. The 27,400-square-foot venue includes approximately 15,450 square feet on the main level and 11,950 square feet above. The main level is planned to …
Historic Sequoyah Hills Home
JAI and F.E. Trainer Construction restored this 1926 Baumann & Baumann-designed home in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood, thoughtfully selecting materials to complement existing historic features. Inside, original hardwood floors were refurbished with matching hardwoods added in new sections of the home. Moving walls led to open space in the kitchen and den areas. A redesigned master bedroom added a modern …
Norton Creek Estates
Part of a premier non-rental, luxury development in East Tennessee, The Estates at Norton Creek brings contemporary amenities and innovative designs to the rustic charm of old-world mountain cabins. As master architects for this sprawling, 3,000-acre residential community nestled adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, JAI developed design guidelines, site amenities and a number of private vacation homes. …
Zoo Knoxville Zoo Drive
A destination attraction, visitors sometimes struggled to find Zoo Knoxville. JAI, a longtime partner of Zoo Knoxville, got creative to change that. A 75-by-25-foot gateway sign was designed to reflect Zoo Knoxville’s colorful branding. The eye-catching signage, visible from the interstate, can’t be missed and assures visitors they’re headed in the right direction. The playful sculpture with lighting and complementary …
The 407: Gateway to Adventure
The 407: Gateway to Adventure in Sevierville is an entertainment and retail complex designed to create an immersive experience for visitors and residents. JAI collaborated with the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) on a master plan for the 200-acre development, which is near the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and also includes shops, restaurants, themed …
Pat & Joe Johnson Dining Hall at Camp Buck Toms
The Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America quickly outgrew its former dining hall at Camp Buck Toms, a 700-acre camp on Watts Bar Lake. The new Pat & Joe Johnson Dining Hall increases service to 460+ Boy Scouts per shift, with a new expanded kitchen and power upgrades. The project includes an approximately 12,240-square-foot, one-story dining …
J.C. Holdway
JAI worked with James Beard Award-winning Chef Joseph Lenn to achieve his vision for a relaxed fine dining restaurant in downtown Knoxville’s historic Daylight Building. Featuring a dramatic open kitchen with a wood-fired grill and oven, the restaurant’s long, narrow space was transformed into a series of warm, intimate environments using varied ceiling heights and color, creating beautiful views both …












