About Crain Construction

Building Relationships and Structures to Last a Lifetime

With nearly 100 years of experience, we’ve built a legacy you can see throughout Nashville. Since 1933, we’ve prioritized people over profits and community over competition, leading with integrity in every decision we make. You can see the difference in the structures we build and the long-term partnerships we forge. Our mission is simple: to build relationships and structures that last a lifetime.

Our Commercial Construction Services

We’re here to help guide your project from concept to completion. Our team adds value to every project by focusing on craftsmanship, efficiency, and clear communication.

Pre-Construction

Smart planning starts here. We assess risk, align budgets, and establish a solid relationship with clients before the first shovel even hits the ground.

Design-Build

One team, one contract. By streamlining collaboration and accelerating delivery, we ensure your goals direct every step of the process.

General Construction

Execution you can count on. We manage every detail—trade partners, project schedules, and scope coordination—to bring your vision to life.

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Our Team

Deep Roots. Strong Values.

Every construction project starts with a strong foundation, and our bedrock is four generations of families committed to doing the right thing. Crain’s team includes Nashville natives and industry veterans who bring deep local knowledge, hands-on leadership, and personal accountability to every job. We’re proud to be a company where many employees have been with us for decades—a testament to the people-first culture that drives our long-standing success.

What Guides Us

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Michael Rankin, President & CEO

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Mark Rankin, Executive Vice President

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Mike Gribble, Vice President of Operations

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Frank Wilk, Vice President of Operations

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Executive Leadership

Meet the leaders at Crain who’ve been building together for over 25 years with shared values and a clear vision

The People Behind the Builds

The heart of Crain Construction is our people. Get to know the team members who make our work stand out.

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Our Community Commitment

Invested in Nashville On and Off the Job Site

Crain Construction was built on a foundation of prioritizing people over profits and community over competition. While this has obvious implications for how we work alongside clients, it also impacts the way we serve the city we call home.

Giving back to our community is an important year-round commitment. We volunteer to rebuild homes, serve meals to those in need, and walk for charitable causes to improve the quality of life for all Middle Tennesseans. We also partner with mission-driven and non-profit organizations to deliver meaningful spaces that serve our neighbors.