NOVEMBER 2025
AGC of Tennessee would not be the organization it is without our amazing members. Through member support and participation, AGC of Tennessee continues to build a brighter future for contractors and their partners in Tennessee. Each month we will be spotlighting members who exemplify what it means to be an AGC member. We hope you will check back and learn more about our spotlight companies each month.
Meet our November Spotlight Members
Frizzell Construction Company, Inc. is our November General Contractor Spotlight. Founded in 1960 by Ben Frizzell Jr., they are a General Contracting and Construction Management company based in Bristol, Tennessee. Frizzell builds commercial projects, primarily in the southeastern U.S., and has satellite offices in Ooltewah, Tennessee and Charlotte, North Carolina. While actively licensed in 10 southeastern states, Frizzell Construction also performs work outside the southeast on negotiated projects. They have provided construction services for the following: Hotels, nursing homes, medical offices, office buildings, schools/institutional buildings, industrial/manufacturing facilities, restaurants, utilities (water & sewer plants), petroleum stations, shopping centers, sporting complexes, golf clubhouses, condominiums, and apartments. They offer design/build services, and a large percentage of their work is negotiated, and through their Civil division, Frizzell Construction builds sewer and water pipelines and wastewater treatment facilities. They really can do it all and would love to be involved in your next project. Reach out to Frizzell today!
Our November Specialty Contractor in the spotlight is The Wakefield Corporation: Four Decades of Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Founded in 1986 by Jim Wakefield, The Wakefield Corporation has spent the past 40 years building a legacy grounded in the core values of integrity, service, excellence, and quality. What began as a small drywall and metal stud framing company has grown into one of East Tennessee’s premier subcontractors, with expanded expertise in acoustical ceilings and exterior insulated finishing systems (EIFS). In 2018, The Wakefield Corporation proudly became a woman-owned business when Erin Wakefield assumed the role of CEO, continuing her father’s vision while ushering in a new era of growth, innovation, and leadership. Today, the company celebrates being a third-generation family business, with Erin’s oldest son now contributing as an estimator and project manager—a testament to the enduring strength of family values and commitment to excellence. With decades of combined experience in project management, estimating, and construction supervision, Wakefield’s team is known for precision craftsmanship, safety, and client-focused service. Their portfolio spans healthcare, education, and industrial facilities, as well as hospitality, multifamily, and restaurant projects across East Tennessee. Now in its 40th year, The Wakefield Corporation continues to lead the way in safety, technology, and innovative materials, staying true to its roots while building for the future. It’s a story of resilience, family, and dedication—a legacy built to last. Let Wakefield help on your next project!
