CASE STUDY

University of Tennessee

Agriculture Extension Center

CLIENT

UT Agriculture Extension Center

COMPLETED

2025

LOCATION

Jackson, Tennessee

About the Client

The West Tennessee AgResearch is a University of Tennessee research farm and scientific facility established in 1907 that serves as a field laboratory for agriculture in the region. It hosts scientists from UT and the USDA who conduct over 100 experiments each year on major crops like corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat, with the goal of developing more efficient, sustainable, and profitable farming practices while supporting education and outreach for farmers and the public.

Project Details

In 2025, Allison Contracting completed a comprehensive general contracting project that included ground-up construction of a new facility, renovations to two existing structures, installation of specialty features such as pole barn-style equipment sheds and a greenhouse, and the development of full electrical and plumbing infrastructure across the West Tennessee AgResearch Center in Jackson.

Project Overview

In 2025, Allison Contracting partnered with the University of Tennessee’s Agriculture Extension Center to deliver a comprehensive general contracting project that included:

Ground-up construction of a new facility

Renovations to two existing structures

Installation of specialty items, including pole barn-style equipment sheds and a greenhouse

Electrical and plumbing infrastructure throughout

Challenges & Solutions

The project demanded tight coordination, budget control, and staying on schedule—critical factors for a state-funded research center. Allison Contracting delivered by:

Communication

Maintaining open, constant communication with the project lead, Maintaining open, constant communication with the project lead, Scott Stewart

BUDGET

Staying within budget and meeting aggressive timelines

ADAPTABILITY

Providing adaptable solutions for specialty agricultural structures

Ongoing Relationship

The success of this initial engagement led to continued collaboration. Allison Contracting is now working on additional facility improvements beyond the original project scope. This project highlights Allison’s ability to manage complex, multi-faceted construction efforts with precision and professionalism—making them a reliable partner for institutional and agricultural clients alike.

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“The Allison team handled a complicated project with professionalism. Better yet, they often made suggestions that improved our designs and saved money.”

Scott Stewart

Director of AgResearch Center