BELL Construction is the leading construction company in the Southeast providing general contracting, design-build, and construction management services across multiple sectors, including hospitality, office, retail, justice, education, heavy highway and civil.
Since its founding more than 50 years ago, BELL Construction has led over 1,000 construction projects. Headquartered just south of Nashville in Brentwood, Tenn., BELL has significantly contributed to the evolution of Nashville’s skyline and many of its iconic landmarks, such has the Music City Center, AT&T (Batman) Building, Grand Hyatt Nashville, John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, Sounds Stadium, Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge, and Nashville Yards in addition to countless miles of roadways and hundreds of bridges across Tennessee.
CORE VALUES
SAFETY: We are dedicated to ensuring everyone goes home safely each day. Safety is BELL’s first core value and our top priority. Our goal is for all of our people to return home the same way they came to work that day. We involve our full team and our trade partners in our Safety Culture so that everyone feels responsible for safety and pursues it in all aspects of their work.
INTEGRITY: We conduct ourselves with honesty and transparency - always. Our high percentage of repeat business validates our reputation. No one can attest to the quality of our work or the excellence of our service like our clients can.
COMMITMENT: We are committed to the success of our clients, our projects, and our people. With continued success delivering complex projects, our clients know they can count on BELL Construction to help them achieve their construction goals.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE: We value the health and happiness of our hard-working people and encourage them to have fulfilling lives outside of work. At BELL, we take care of our team members as if they were family. We collaborate both on and off the job, strengthening our relationships through community service, intramural sports, industry events, and personal friendships. We support each other, rallying behind team members going through difficult times. We celebrate professional successes, personal accomplishments, and life’s milestones together.
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BUILDING BETTER | HOSPITALITY
We specialize in building exceptional hospitality experiences. With a rich portfolio spanning hotels and convention centers, we have successfully delivered projects of every scale, from intimate boutique properties to towering urban retreats. Renowned landmarks such as Music City Center, Grand Hyatt Nashville, Tempo by Hilton and Holston House are testaments to our commitment to excellence in the hospitality sector.
Our team has extensive experience in both ground-up construction and historic renovations, ensuring each project reflects the utmost craftsmanship and attention to detail. Just as hospitality embodies care, we believe every aspect of construction should be thoughtfully done. At our core lies a commitment to client satisfaction and reliability. As your trusted partner, we prioritize your needs and ensure a seamless journey from conception to completion. Choose BELL, and rest assured, your project and guests will be tended to with the utmost care.
BUILDING BETTER | CORPORATE OFFICE
Whether it's a towering skyscraper or a sprawling headquarters, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. With a rich history in the corporate market, including notable projects like Amazon’s Office Towers at Nashville Yards, McEwen Blocks A and B, and Brentwood Commons III, we understand what it takes to deliver results.
With over 50 years of experience, our approach is all about collaboration – we work closely with developers and private clients to create environments that promote well-being, foster productivity and embrace the future of work. From concept to completion, we're committed to understanding the unique needs of each building owner and tenant, ensuring every project exceeds expectations. Ready to elevate your office space? Let's build something better together.
BUILDING BETTER | EDUCATION
We work closely with administrators, educators, and researchers to design and build facilities that prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow. From smart design and safety considerations to accessibility and sustainability, we ensure schools stand the test of time and provide a foundation for generations of learners.
Whether it's a new K-12 campus, a comprehensive renovation of a community college building, or the creation of cutting-edge digital learning spaces, we're here to help. Our construction services prioritize flexibility, wellness and experiential learning, ensuring that every project reflects your vision for the future of education. With BELL as your partner, you'll have a dedicated team committed to advancing the way we teach and learn. Let's build a brighter future together.
BUILDING BETTER | SPORTS & RECREATION
We're passionate about bringing sports and recreation dreams to life. Sports facilities aren't just buildings to us—they're community hubs, cultural landmarks and sources of lifelong memories. With decades of experience under our belt, we've earned a reputation as leaders in the sports and recreation arena and have worked on notable projects such as the Nashville Sounds Ballpark, University of Tennessee’s Thompson Boling Arena and Austin Peay State University’s Governors Stadium.
Whether it's for municipalities or collegiate programs, we're equipped to tackle projects of every size and scope. At our core, we believe in creating spaces that go beyond the game—a place where communities come together, memories are made, and legacies are born.
BUILDING BETTER | JUSTICE
With a track record of completing over 100 justice and correctional projects totaling tens of thousands of beds, we've honed our skills in delivering facilities of every size and scope. Our portfolio showcases a diverse range of project delivery methods, ensuring that we can tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.
From smaller-scale projects to those exceeding $250 million, we're equipped to handle it all. Our commitment to excellence extends to a proven track record of constructing sustainable facilities. With strong relationships of a vast network of reliable trade partners and the ability to self-perform, we ensure better control over cost, quality, and schedule, providing unmatched value to your project. When you choose us, you're partnering with a team that brings unparalleled resources and experience to the table.
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BUILDING BETTER | HEAVY HIGHWAY
A lot of work goes into building the infrastructure we rely on every day. We ought to know—the men and women of BELL have built many of Tennessee’s roads & bridges, connecting Memphis to Mountain City and everywhere in between. Whether it's bridges, highways or major infrastructure projects, our expertise runs deep in every aspect of heavy highway construction. We pride ourselves on being versatile, offering a range of project delivery methods including design-build, CMAR, and CM/GC, tailored to suit your needs.
Our commitment to excellence extends to self-performing most of our heavy highway work. This hands-on approach gives us greater control over cost, quality, and schedule, ensuring a seamless and efficient construction process. At BELL, we don't just build projects—we forge lasting relationships grounded in trust, hard work and unparalleled craftsmanship.
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BUILDING BETTER | CIVIL DIVISION
It's not often you find a General Contractor with an in-house Civil Division. At BELL, we're pleased to offer this additional service as an added value to keep your project on schedule. Using BELL's in-house Civil team keeps your costs low, adding to your bottom line and keeps your project moving faster. How can BELL help you with your next project?
√ Grading
√ Underground utility work (public water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage)
√ Plumbing services (underground private water and sewer lines)
√ Fire sprinkler service lines (private underground fire lines)
√ Subcontracting of the following services: clearing, drilling and blasting, shotcrete and soil nail work, retaining wall work as well as paving and curbing.
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BUILDING BETTER | SPECIAL PROJECTS
We are truly a hometown company with the capabilities to build anything – big or small. With continued success delivering complex projects, our clients know they can count on us to help them achieve their construction goals. We build on this expertise with our Special Projects Division to meet the distinct needs of clients with unique, fast-paced projects that are typically under $15 million.
The Special Projects Division was developed to address the ongoing demand for construction services for smaller projects while maintaining BELL’s high level of service.
