Custom Home Builder in Cookeville, TN

We're Scott and Tonya Conner, and we started S&T Construction in 2017 with a simple mission: build homes and relationships that last. As a family-owned custom home builder in Cookeville, TN, we hold Tennessee contractor license #71564, carry full insurance, and have maintained a 5.0-star Google rating across more than 100 completed projects. Custom homes in Cookeville can reflect exactly how your family wants to live, and that's what we do every day.

When we say "custom home," we mean a house designed around your life: your floor plan, your finishes, your budget, your lot. Custom homes can include log homes and ADA-friendly designs, and we handle all of it, along with major remodels, additions, and ADUs. We serve Cookeville, Crossville, Sparta, Livingston, Smithville, Gainesboro, Jamestown, McMinnville, Carthage, Lebanon, Murfreesboro, and Mount Juliet.

If you're ready to talk about your ideas, schedule a free estimate or on-site walk-through with our team today.

Our Story: A Family-Owned Builder in the Upper Cumberland

S&T Construction grew from small remodeling projects in the Cookeville area into a full-service custom home building company because we kept showing up, answering the phone, and treating every project like it was our own. Scott and Tonya built this business on faith-driven values and the belief that personalized service is the hallmark of any builder worth hiring. You can learn more about Scott and Tonya Conner and the principles behind our company on our about page.

Clients seeking custom homes in Cookeville value faith-driven, transparent communication during the building process, and that's exactly what we deliver. By 2026, we've completed more than 100 custom homes, log homes, and remodels while keeping that 5.0-star rating intact. Many of our clients have become repeat customers and friends who call us back years later for additions, ADUs, and new builds.

Our commitment to this community runs deep. We're involved with local churches, schools, and neighborhood projects throughout the Upper Cumberland, and we take pride in the reputation we've built here.

"We've never wanted to be just another contractor with a website. Every project starts with a real conversation, and it ends with us picking up the phone a year later when something needs fixing. That's the kind of relationship we build, not just the house." — Scott Conner

What We Build: Custom Homes, Log Homes & More

As a design-build firm, we combine architectural planning with construction services so you get one reliable partner from the first sketch to the final nail. Whether your dream is a ground-up custom home or transforming a house you already love, our team handles every part of the project.

Custom Homes — We design floor plans for Cookeville-area lots and across Middle Tennessee, working with local architects or using plans you bring to us. Layouts are tailored for families, retirees, and multi-generational living. Multi-generational homes accommodate several generations under one roof and often include separate living spaces for privacy.

Log Homes — Our experience building log homes in rural Upper Cumberland settings, outside Sparta, Livingston, and Gainesboro, means we understand slope, sun orientation, moisture management, and the rustic aesthetic that draws people to these builds. Full custom log homes typically run 8–12 months from design to move-in, depending on complexity and site conditions.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels — These are popular services in Cookeville. We regularly upgrade older homes with open-plan kitchens, walk-in pantries, custom tile showers, soaking tubs, and better storage. For current ranges, see our bathroom and kitchen remodel cost guide.

Additions and ADUs — We add in-law suites, above-garage apartments, backyard cottages, and expanded living rooms, especially in Cookeville, Crossville, and Murfreesboro suburbs.

Accessibility and Multi-Generational Projects — ADA-friendly designs keep the home usable for every family member: zero-step entries, wider doors, roll-in showers, and main-level owner's suites for aging in place. These homes can also include multiple kitchens or bathrooms when the household needs them.

Our 4-Step Process to Your Dream Home

The building process includes distinct phases from the first conversation to the final walkthrough. Our 4-step process keeps every project, whether in Cookeville or Jamestown, organized, on schedule, and as far from stressful as home construction can be. Transparent planning is the point of the whole sequence.

Step 1: Conversation. Every project begins with a real phone call or in-person meeting where Scott listens to your ideas, your budget, your lot, and your timeline. No office pitch. No pressure. Just an honest talk about what you want to build.

Step 2: Walk-Through & Plan. We visit your land or existing home, take measurements, run feasibility checks, and prepare a clear written plan with an estimated cost range and projected schedule. Evaluating lot conditions before you lock a plan and hire a builder is one of the cheapest ways to avoid surprises later, and we help you do that.

Step 3: Build Week by Week. Frequent updates keep clients informed throughout the build. You'll get weekly texts, calls, and pictures showing real progress. We set clear checkpoints for selections — cabinets, flooring, tile — so nothing catches you off guard. Clear communication reduces construction stress, and we've built the process around that.

Step 4: Walkthrough & Follow-Through. We walk every room together, complete the punch list, and explain your warranty. We stay in touch months, even a year, after you move in to handle anything that comes up.

Why Cookeville Homeowners Choose S&T Construction

When you choose a builder, the factors that matter most are reputation, portfolio fit, and communication style. Here's why clients in Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland hire us: we answer the phone, we show up on site, and we do what we say we'll do.

Other builders also offer custom home construction in Cookeville and the surrounding towns. What our clients keep pointing to is simpler. Scott personally visits job sites across the Cookeville area, Crossville, and beyond. Our craftsmanship standards include experienced framing crews, careful moisture management, quality lumber, attention to insulation, and detailed trim work, with materials like quartz countertops, LVP, hardwood, and custom tile.

Homeowners should be cautious about choosing a builder on price alone. Value the craftsmanship. We help set realistic budgets and timelines up front so surprise change orders stay rare. A builder's reputation is built on clear expectations and communication, and our 5.0-star rating reflects that.

We've spent years cultivating skilled subcontractors and local tradesmen who share those standards. Demand across the Upper Cumberland has stayed strong, and the need for professional, reliable home construction is obvious. Licensing, insurance, and warranty policy are part of that decision, and ours stand up to scrutiny.

If you're still weighing whether to buy an existing house or build new, our buy-or-build cost comparison walks through the 2026 numbers for this market.

Real Stories from Our Custom Home Clients

We value long-term relationships, and many of our clients become repeat customers and friends. Their stories tell you more about working with us than we ever could.

Edward Beason came to us during COVID to build his family's forever home. Despite supply-chain challenges and material delays that tested every contractor in the region, we kept the communication honest and clear. Edward described the finished custom home as top-notch craftsmanship, a house his family plans to live in for life. "I contracted with S&T to build our forever home during the COVID pandemic. Scott treated me right and provided top-notch craftsmanship. I'd give them 10 stars if I could."

Tammy is the kind of client every builder hopes for: someone who trusts you enough to come back. We built her first custom home in the Cookeville area, and when her needs changed, she didn't wait or look elsewhere. She called us to build a second house. "S&T has built 2 houses for me. Scott and his wife, Tonya, are both wonderful Christians and you see it in everything they do!"

Common themes from our clients: on-time completion, accurate estimates, respectful crews, and a willingness to come back for small adjustments months after move-in. Honesty and integrity are the principles. The house is the proof.

Designing Your Forever Home in Cookeville & the Upper Cumberland

We help clients turn a vision into a practical custom home design that fits their lot, their budget, and the way they actually live. Local knowledge matters for the Upper Cumberland's site challenges: clay soils, bedrock, and long utility runs on rural parcels.

Common layout choices for local families include open-concept kitchen and living rooms, main-level owner's suites, bonus rooms over garages, home offices, and covered porches built for Tennessee weather. The Cookeville median sale price is $324,833 (Zillow, updated 7/31/2026), and custom building remains competitive with buying an existing home on the resale market.

We tailor designs for specific settings: hillside lots near Sparta, wooded acreage around Gainesboro, and subdivision lots in Cookeville and Murfreesboro. Local custom builders have to handle local terrain and permitting in Cookeville, and we guide you through exterior materials suited to the Middle Tennessee climate — brick, fiber cement, stone, and log exteriors — plus energy-efficient options like upgraded insulation and windows. We also plan for multi-generational needs from the start: wider hallways, accessible bathrooms, and future-ready space for aging parents.

Remodeling, Additions & ADUs: Upgrading the Home You Have

Not every homeowner in Cookeville wants to move. Many call us to transform the house they already own. Home remodeling covers whole-home remodels and additions, and the right project can change how a house works in ways that surprise even skeptical homeowners.

Kitchen Remodels — We remove walls to create open layouts, add islands with seating, update cabinets and countertops, improve lighting, and install walk-in pantries. A well-designed kitchen changes how a family uses the entire home.

Bathroom Remodels — Tile walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, better ventilation, double vanities, and grab bars or benches for accessibility. Every detail is planned for both beauty and function.

Additions — Extra bedrooms, expanded living rooms, sunrooms, garages with bonus rooms, and master-suite wings designed to feel seamless with the original house.

ADUs — In plain language: backyard cottages, in-law suites, or rental apartments. They're growing in popularity across Cookeville and Murfreesboro for housing family members or generating supplemental income.

Our same 4-step process and communication standards apply to remodeling and additions, not just new construction. Cookeville requires a building permit and inspections at various stages, and builders here have to know local codes and zoning. We help clients navigate permits, inspections, and code requirements across every jurisdiction we serve. We offer free estimates and consultations so you have a clear plan before any hard work begins.

Next Steps: Schedule Your Free Custom Home Estimate

S&T Construction is a trusted custom home builder and remodeler in Cookeville, TN, serving the Upper Cumberland with custom homes, log homes, and major renovations. Custom home building depends on clear communication and realistic timelines, and that starts the moment you reach out.

Call us or submit our online form, and you can expect a response within one business day. When you reach out, share your desired location — Cookeville, Sparta, Crossville, or anywhere in between — your target start date, and whether you already own land. The more we know at the start, the faster we can put a plan together.

Real conversation. Clear plan. Weekly updates. Follow-through after move-in. That's our process, and it's yours from the beginning. Your dream home in the Upper Cumberland starts with one step. Let's talk.

Schedule your free estimate with S&T Construction today.