In 2002, Sullivan’s leased the 1920s Trotter Building for its downtown Maryville location. JAI added a custom canopy and carved out a patio at street level for an outdoor dining experience. The client wanted a sophisticated, yet energetic interior to appeal to young professional clientele in Maryville. The rich texture of the original brick walls became a backdrop for a …
Ruby Tuesday sought to renovate a former gas station/furniture store in downtown Maryville into a restaurant, meeting space and fitness facility for its employees. JAI worked with longstanding client Ruby Tuesday to develop a unique, exceptionally detailed and unexpected interior with a very complementary exterior facade and landscape. Employees working at the company’s headquarters could walk east one block to …
A digital agency wanted an office that reflected its culture: where southern charm meets the wild west. Because the location was formerly an architectural office, much of the existing conference rooms and open collaborative spaces lent themselves well toward the agency’s working culture. However, the suite needed updating to align with the youthful and edgy persona. Lay-in ceilings were removed, …
JAI was tasked by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) to design a space to honor their original Cherokee Mother Town mound. In an effort to respect the long-time history of the area the project site was limited to only the boundary of an existing farming shed on the property. The designed Kituwah Interpretive Center is comprised of two …
This timber frame structure in Calhoun’s Village, originally completed in 1985 for retail use, was renovated in 1996 by JAI for use as a brewery and restaurant. In 1999, JAI provided a glass and screen enclosure renovation for the existing exterior patio.
This Blackberry Mountain residence blends an old English cottage vernacular with a clean, modern East Tennessee style to develop a timeless mountain retreat. Stone quarried from Blackberry Mountain becomes a grounding exterior material, contrasting with dark metals and steel. Slate roofing, exposed heavy timber, and cedar shingles offer added interest and texture. From the home’s motor court, guests are led …
Anderson Hall, the oldest building on Maryville College’s campus and home to the bell tower depicted in the school’s logo, needed a complete restoration. JAI took conscious care to maintain the building’s historic character while providing modern amenities. Originally constructed in 1870 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, Anderson Hall is synonymous with Maryville College. …
The University of Tennessee selected JAI to design a new, state-of-the-art dining facility that is the anchor and hub of student life for the West Campus Redevelopment project. The project pairs the client’s directive of a collegiate gothic architectural vocabulary with progressive food preparation strategies to support a 1,200-seat dining hall, campus bakery, Chick-fil-A restaurant and a convenience store. Rocky …
JAI had the opportunity to assess multiple facilities at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) for adherence to code compliance and accessibility issues. After a thorough evaluation of 10 buildings across campus, entrances to eight buildings underwent renovations. During the evaluation process, the project expanded to include the design and construction of a new Campus Quad in an area previously used …
The Central Hotel, originally built in the late 1800s on the public square in Sevierville, Tennessee, has been transformed into a boutique hotel. The original frame building burned in 1923 and was rebuilt in 1938. Today, the renovated Central Hotel echoes the rich history of Sevier County. President Roosevelt stayed at the hotel on his trip to dedicate the Great …
