SEPTEMBER 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 September Spotlight Members
Yates Construction, our September General Contractor Spotlight, is part of The Yates Companies, Inc., and ranks among the top construction services providers in the nation. They provide a full range of construction services to clients around the world. Their strength enables them to provide clients with the resources and expertise that ensure successful projects adhering to their motto of “on time, within budget, to your satisfaction.” As a global turn-key service provider, Yates offers clients a full range of engineering and construction services including the following self-performance capabilities: electrical, mechanical, heavy, civil, concrete, masonry, steel fabrication, asphalt/paving, security, maintenance, and utilities. These capabilities facilitate greater control over schedules and budgets on fast-track and complex projects. Yates never strays from their core values of safety, integrity, passion, and commitment. Let Yates put their hard-earned reputation to work for you!
Just about all projects are going to start with dirtwork: grading, debris removal, and demolition. And that’s where you’ll find our September Specialty Contractor in the spotlight, Grinder Excavating. With their fleet of specialized equipment for land clearing, excavation and demolition tasks, they are prepared for any excavation or demolition project. Founded in 1961 by J.D. Grinder, Grinder still serves the Greater Memphis area under the leadership of his grandson, Shane. Reach out and let this family-owned business work for you!
