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Welcome to Nashville, Shames Construction

TenantBase is proud to have helped Shames Construction secure its Nashville office as the company continues to expand its presence across the country.

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Nashville continues to attract growing companies from across the country, and Shames Construction is adding to that momentum with new flex space in the market. Founded in 1987, Shames is a 100% woman-owned commercial general contractor that has spent nearly four decades helping businesses bring ambitious spaces and projects to life.

Meet Shames Construction

Founded in 1987, Shames Construction is a nationally experienced, 100% woman-owned commercial general contractor serving clients across a wide range of industries and project types. Led by President and CEO Carolyn Shames, the company has built its reputation on quality construction, strong partnerships, and decades of serving clients across the country.

The team works across retail, grocery, restaurants, industrial facilities, renovations, and large-scale commercial developments, bringing a broad mix of project experience to each market.

A growing footprint in Nashville

With operations across California, Colorado, and Tennessee, Shames Construction has built experience across a broad mix of commercial projects and industries. Its new Nashville flex space combines office and warehouse functions, giving the team another base to support clients and projects across Middle Tennessee.

The company looks forward to developing new relationships and supporting commercial construction opportunities throughout Nashville and the surrounding region. For a company whose work centers on the spaces where businesses operate, grow, serve customers, and build their teams, finding the right space for its own expansion was an important part of that growth.

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The best part of a commercial real estate search is seeing what the business does with the space next.

Connecting the next chapter

TenantBase had the opportunity to play a small part in the story by connecting Shames Construction with local tenant rep professionals during its Nashville search, helping the team find space that fit how it works. It didn't cost Shames anything. TenantBase is free for businesses to use.

For Shames, that means bringing its commercial construction experience to even more clients across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

Our Business Spotlight series is about celebrating what happens after a search becomes a real space. Behind every requirement is a business with its own team, customers, and goals. Shames Construction is exactly the kind of company we're excited to highlight.

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Learn more about Shames Construction

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Congrats to the whole Shames Construction team on the Nashville expansion. We’re excited to see what comes next!
We're glad TenantBase could play a small part in the next chapter.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shames Construction?
Shames Construction is a 100% woman-owned commercial general contractor founded in 1987 and led by President and CEO Carolyn Shames. The company operates in California, Colorado, and Tennessee.
What does Shames Construction build?
Shames Construction builds retail, grocery, restaurants, industrial facilities, renovations, and large-scale commercial developments.
What kind of space did Shames Construction find in Nashville?
Shames Construction found flex space in Nashville that combines office and warehouse functions and supports its growing work across Middle Tennessee.
How did TenantBase help Shames Construction?
TenantBase connected Shames Construction with local tenant rep professionals who helped with the Nashville search and lease process. TenantBase is free for businesses to use.
How does TenantBase help businesses find commercial space?
TenantBase is a commercial real estate technology platform where businesses can search commercial space online and connect with local tenant rep professionals in all major U.S. cities. TenantBase is free for businesses to use.

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