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C. Laney & Sons Construction Begins Historic Sevier County Courthouse Renovation

C. Laney & Sons Construction Begins Historic Sevier County Courthouse Renovation

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (January 9, 2017) — C. Laney & Sons Construction, one of Tennessee’s leading general contractors, has begun a historic effort to restore the Sevier County courthouse clock tower. Originally constructed in 1895, the existing tower requires complete removal and replacement due to its aging condition.

“Being a local contractor, our family and our employees have grown up looking at the tower,” said Luke Laney, vice president of operations. “It’s a true honor to be part of such an impactful project.” 

Awarded to C. Laney & Sons Construction through a bidding process organized by the county, the reconstruction is significant for a number of reasons. For residents, the courthouse and its signature clock tower represent two of the most notable architectural features in Sevier County. The new tower, which is intended to last for the next 200 years, will be an exact replica of the original.  

Scheduled to conclude in mid-April, the project is happening at a time when much of the county is in the process of rebuilding. Many structures are still in need of repair after the wildfires that ravaged Sevier County in November 2016. The disaster resulted in the death of fourteen people and nearly a billion dollars in damage.  

“We are so excited to help restore our town by renewing this iconic figure,” Laney said. “We are hopeful the new tower will serve as a reminder of our county’s strength and resilience.”   

C. Laney & Sons Construction is also rebuilding the Westgate Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, which nearly burned to the ground in last year’s fire.

About C. Laney & Sons Construction:  

C. Laney and Sons is a family-owned company that provides comprehensive general contracting services to corporate, institutional, and developer clients. Specializing in hospitality, educational, industrial, and religious facilities in East Tennessee, our project managers and superintendents have ample experience completing multifaceted projects.

Our company takes pride in serving our community. Our portfolio includes many successful local projects, including the Gathering Church in Sevierville, the Margaritaville Island Hotel in Pigeon Forge, and the Brehm Animal Science Building on Knoxville’s University of Tennessee campus.  

For more information about C. Laney & Sons Construction and their work, please visit their website or call 865-774-4607.

 

Contact:

Luke Laney, VP Operations

C. Laney and Sons Construction Inc.

[email protected]

865-774-4607

 

Media Contact:

Chuck Morris

Morris Creative Group LLC

865-637-9869

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