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Pole Barn & Post-Frame Builders in Tennessee
Compare 50 published builder profiles serving Tennessee for pole barns, workshops, garages, agricultural buildings, horse barns, barndominiums and other post-frame projects.
Listings include companies based in Tennessee and companies that report serving the state. Confirm your county, project type, current credentials and availability directly with the builder. Editorial guidance reviewed August 2026.
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4.5 / 5
average displayed rating across 39 rated listings
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50 builders serving Tennessee
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1845 Barndominiums
Hallsville, TX
4.3(66)
1845 Barndominiums works with barndominiums and custom homes and residential construction from Hallsville, Texas.
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Affordable Building Concepts
Lebanon, TN
4.9(183)
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Alcan's Metal Buildings
Asheboro, NC
5(2)
Alcan's Metal Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Asheboro, North Carolina.
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AmishCo
Mt. Juliet, TN
4.7(55)
AmishCo works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.
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Barn Depot
Gallatin, TN
4.6(15)
Barn Depot works with garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Gallatin, Tennessee.
B
Barndos Direct
Jamestown, TN
4.8(22)
Barndos Direct works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Jamestown, Tennessee.
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Best Buy Metals
Cleveland, TN
Best Buy Metals is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Cleveland Tennessee. They serve Tennessee.
B
Blue Steel Manufacturing LLC
Henderson, TN
4.8(96)
Blue Steel Manufacturing LLC works with commercial buildings and steel and metal buildings from Henderson, Tennessee.
B
Brighton Metals and Supplies LLC
Atoka, TN
Brighton Metals and Supplies LLC is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Atoka Tennessee. They serve Tennessee.
B
Buck Steel - Metal Buildings
Franklin, TN
4.4(31)
Buck Steel - Metal Buildings works with agricultural and farm buildings and commercial buildings from Franklin, Tennessee.
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Bylers Quality Construction
Centerville, TN
4.8(31)
Bylers Quality Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Centerville, Tennessee.
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C&C Pole Buildings llc
Westmoreland, TN
1(1)
C
Country Barn Construction
Belvidere, TN
4.9(39)
Country Barn Construction is based in Belvidere, Tennessee.
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Country Wide Barns
Pleasant View, TN
1.6(7)
Country Wide Barns works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Pleasant View, Tennessee.
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Custom Metal Buildings, LLC
Mansfield, TN
4(6)
Custom Metal Buildings, LLC works with commercial buildings and steel and metal buildings from Mansfield, Tennessee.
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Dayton Barns & All-Steel Buildings
Urbana, OH
4.4(78)
Dayton Barns & All-Steel Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Urbana, Ohio.
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Dixieland Barns
Cleveland, TN
Dixieland Barns works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Cleveland, Tennessee.
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FastFrame Steel Structures
Limestone, TN
5(2)
FastFrame Steel Structures works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Limestone, Tennessee.
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Hearthstone Homes, Inc
Newport, TN
4.5(28)
Hearthstone Homes, Inc works with commercial buildings and custom homes and residential construction from Newport, Tennessee.
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Homestead Timber Frames | Tennessee Pavilions
Cookeville, TN
4.9(24)
Homestead Timber Frames | Tennessee Pavilions works with commercial buildings and custom homes and residential construction from Cookeville, Tennessee.
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Infinity Steel Buildings. Inc
Smyrna, TN
5(1)
Infinity Steel Buildings. Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Smyrna, Tennessee.
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KD Construction
Manchester, TN
4.8(28)
KD Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Manchester, Tennessee.
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Keen's Buildings
Live Oak, FL
4.8(132)
Keen's Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Live Oak, Florida.
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Keystone Construction LLC
Elkton, KY
4.7(80)
Keystone Construction LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Elkton, Kentucky.
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Knotty Construction & Barndominiums
Niota, TN
5(6)
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Legacy Post Frame Construction
Rutledge, TN
Legacy Post Frame Construction is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Rutledge Tennessee. They serve Tennessee.
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Mansea Metal & Midwestern Buildings
Winchester, KY
Mansea Metal & Midwestern Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Winchester, Kentucky.
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Metal Max Buildings
Knoxville, TN
Metal Max Buildings is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Knoxville Tennessee. They serve Tennessee.
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Midsouth Barndominiums, LLC
Hohenwald, TN
4.2(11)
Midsouth Barndominiums, LLC works with barndominiums and commercial buildings from Hohenwald, Tennessee.
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Morris Brothers Construction LLC
Murfreesboro, TN
5(1)
Morris Brothers Construction LLC works with barndominiums and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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Morton Buildings, Inc
Hanceville, AL
5(3)
Morton Buildings, Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Hanceville, Alabama.
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Mountain View Co
Belvidere, TN
4.9(116)
Mountain View Co works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Belvidere, Tennessee.
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Nashville Barndo Builders
Franklin, TN
Nashville Barndo Builders is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Franklin Tennessee. They serve Tennessee.
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National Barn Company Eastern Division
Portland, TN
4.5(73)
National Barn Company Eastern Division works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and agricultural and farm buildings from Portland, Tennessee.
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Pole Buildings Direct LLC
Cookeville, TN
2.3(3)
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Rees-Hyde Construction
Booneville, MS
5(11)
Rees-Hyde Construction works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and steel and metal buildings from Booneville, Mississippi.
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Reid & Co. Construction
Lebanon, TN
5(1)
Reid & Co. Construction works with commercial buildings and custom homes and residential construction from Lebanon, Tennessee.
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Route 66 Buildings
Macomb, OK
5(9)
Route 66 Buildings works with agricultural and farm buildings and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Macomb, Oklahoma.
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Smucker Builders
Chuckey, TN
Smucker Builders works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and custom homes and residential construction from Chuckey, Tennessee.
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Spicer's Construction Company LLC
Austin, IN
4.6(10)
Spicer's Construction Company LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Austin, Indiana.
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Stoll construction
Sneedville, TN
Stoll construction is an NFBA-member post-frame builder based in Sneedville Tennessee. They serve Tennessee.
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StoltzCo
Cedar Hill, TN
StoltzCo works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Cedar Hill, Tennessee.
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Summertown Metals
Hayden, AL
4.5(33)
Summertown Metals works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Hayden, Alabama.
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The Barndo Co
Duncan, SC
4.4(124)
The Barndo Co works with barndominiums and custom homes and residential construction from Duncan, South Carolina.
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Troyer Post Buildings
Greeneville, TN
4.5(6)
Troyer Post Buildings works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Greeneville, Tennessee.
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Troyer Post Buildings LLC
Monterey, TN
4.9(268)
Troyer Post Buildings LLC works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and barndominiums from Monterey, Tennessee.
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Twin City Barns
Dyer, TN
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Walt's Buildings, Inc
Lafayette, TN
4.4(21)
Walt's Buildings, Inc works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and garages, workshops, and storage buildings from Lafayette, Tennessee.
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White Construction Company
Johnson City, TN
4.3(49)
White Construction Company works with post-frame and pole-barn construction and commercial buildings from Johnson City, Tennessee.
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Yoder's Dutch Barns
Cumberland Furnace, TN
4.7(57)
Buyer guide
How to find the right pole barn builder in Tennessee
The best fit is not automatically the closest company or the lowest headline price. Start with builders that serve your county and show relevant work, then compare responsibility for design, permits, site preparation, concrete, utilities, exclusions, schedule and warranty.
50
builders listed as serving Tennessee
Confirm the exact counties served and current scheduling directly with each company.
39
listings with displayed rating data
Ratings are a comparison signal, not a substitute for checking current credentials, recent references and comparable work.
Common specialties
Pole barns · Workshops · Garages · Agricultural buildings
Use the project filter above, then verify comparable completed work.
Tennessee regions and local planning questions
Statewide directories are only a starting point. Service radius, delivery distance, local design criteria, terrain, and permit routing can change across the state. Use these regions to narrow your first conversations, not as legal jurisdiction boundaries.
Middle Tennessee
Nashville, Clarksville, Cookeville
Confirm local wind criteria, stormwater drainage, soil conditions, utility routes, and access for delivery and erection equipment.
West Tennessee
Memphis, Jackson, Dyersburg
Confirm floodplain status, stormwater and drainage requirements, septic or sewer constraints, and all-weather site access.
Confirm before design is final
Permits and zoning in Tennessee
Start with the parcel's exact jurisdiction. Some Tennessee cities and counties issue and inspect under their own adopted programs; the State Fire Marshal's Office administers residential permits in participating jurisdictions and separate state processes can apply to other work. Agricultural use does not automatically remove zoning, floodplain, driveway, septic, electrical, or other approvals.
Tennessee State Fire Marshal permits and inspectionsCheck the contracting business
Contractor credentials in Tennessee
Tennessee licenses contractors for relevant classifications, scopes, or project values. Before signing, confirm the business name, current license status, classification, any monetary limit, insurance, and who will pull permits; also check local business or trade requirements.
Tennessee Board for Licensing ContractorsThis is practical planning guidance, not a permit determination or legal advice. The authority serving the exact parcel controls the answer.
What to settle before requesting firm quotes
Builders can price more accurately when each one receives the same site facts and scope. Resolve these items early, or identify them as explicit allowances instead of letting bidders make different assumptions.
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Use and occupancy
Storage, agricultural, commercial and residential uses can follow different zoning and code paths.
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Parcel and setbacks
Confirm jurisdiction, zoning district, easements, setbacks, height limits and private covenants.
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Site and access
Plan grading, drainage, soils, delivery access, equipment staging and a durable building pad.
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Design criteria
Have the responsible designer confirm locally required wind, snow, seismic, frost and exposure criteria.
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Foundation and moisture
Compare post embedment or bracket details, uplift resistance, splash protection, vapor control and slab drainage.
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Utilities and approvals
Map electric, plumbing, HVAC, well, septic or sewer, driveway, floodplain and fire-access requirements.
Plan the complete project cost, not only the shell
A statewide per-square-foot promise is usually less useful than a complete scope. Post-frame bids can look far apart because one includes the slab, site work, engineering and doors while another prices only the erected shell.
Ask every bidder to label each category as included, excluded, allowance, owner-supplied or priced by another contractor. Then add a reasonable contingency for unresolved site conditions and selections.
| Scope group | Items to identify |
|---|---|
| Building shell | Posts, trusses, purlins, girts, roofing, siding, trim, fasteners and erection |
| Site and foundation | Survey, clearing, grading, excavation, stone, drainage, footings, brackets or embedded columns |
| Openings | Overhead doors, operators, service doors, windows, headers, framing and hardware |
| Interior performance | Condensation control, insulation, ventilation, liner panels, partitions and fire separation |
| Concrete and exterior work | Base, vapor retarder, reinforcement, slab, aprons, sidewalks and final grade |
| Professional and government costs | Surveying, engineering, permit fees, plan revisions, inspections and testing |
| Building systems | Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, well, septic, sewer and utility service |
Free planning worksheet
Compare three Tennessee builder quotes on the same scope
A lower total is not a better deal if the site work, slab, engineering, doors, or permits are missing. Fill in the same project brief for every bidder, then record what each written proposal includes.
Questions to ask each Tennessee pole barn builder
Ask the same questions in the same order and request written answers inside the proposal or contract. Clear responsibility matters more than a polished sales presentation.
- 1.Which counties do you currently serve, and have you completed a similar project in this jurisdiction?
- 2.Who is responsible for zoning research, engineering, permits, revisions and inspection scheduling?
- 3.What locally required design criteria will the plans use, and who seals the plans when required?
- 4.Exactly what site preparation, stone, drainage, foundation and concrete work is included?
- 5.Which doors, windows, insulation, liner, ventilation and condensation-control details are included?
- 6.What is excluded, owner-supplied, an allowance, or dependent on an unknown site condition?
- 7.What deposit and progress payments are required, and how are change orders approved?
- 8.Who performs the work, what insurance applies, and can I contact recent comparable-project references?
- 9.What start window and completion assumptions are written into the agreement?
- 10.What workmanship and manufacturer warranties will I receive at closeout?
Frequently asked questions about building in Tennessee
How many pole barn builders serve Tennessee?
Post Frame Network currently lists 50 builders serving Tennessee. A listing can represent a company based in Tennessee or one that reports serving the state. Use each profile to confirm the counties served, project type, availability, and current credentials.
Do I need a permit for a pole barn in Tennessee?
Start with the parcel's exact jurisdiction. Some Tennessee cities and counties issue and inspect under their own adopted programs; the State Fire Marshal's Office administers residential permits in participating jurisdictions and separate state processes can apply to other work. Agricultural use does not automatically remove zoning, floodplain, driveway, septic, electrical, or other approvals. Treat any agricultural exemption as something to verify in writing; it may affect the building permit without removing zoning or separate trade and site approvals.
How much does a pole barn cost in Tennessee?
There is no reliable statewide price for a pole barn because the total changes with size, design loads, site work, access, concrete, doors, insulation, utilities, interior finish, permits, and what the quote excludes. Compare at least three written quotes against the same scope, then separate the building shell from site work, slab, utilities, and owner-supplied items.
How long does a pole barn or post-frame project take in Tennessee?
The field erection may be only one part of the schedule. Design decisions, engineering, permit review, site preparation, utility coordination, material lead times, inspections, weather, and interior work can add substantial time. Ask every builder for both an estimated start window and a written list of items that must be complete before the crew mobilizes.
Can I build a barndominium in Tennessee?
Possibly, but the answer is parcel-specific. Confirm that residential use is allowed, then verify setbacks, dwelling standards, utilities, septic or sewer, energy requirements, driveway access, fire access, and certificate-of-occupancy requirements before committing to a floor plan or shell contract. Private covenants can be more restrictive than public zoning.
How should I compare pole barn builders in Tennessee?
Compare documented experience with your project type, service area, license or registration status where applicable, insurance, engineering responsibility, permit responsibility, foundation and moisture details, exclusions, payment schedule, change-order process, warranty, and recent references. Use the quote-comparison worksheet on this page so each bidder prices the same scope.
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Return to the directory, filter by project type, open the strongest profiles and give each builder the same written project brief.
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