For more than 60 years, TLM has provided engineering, architecture, and interior design services rooted in quality, trust, and collaboration.
TLM began in 1964 as an engineering firm founded by Earl Thompson, Davie Lloyd, and Jim Metz. Over the decades, we’ve grown into a full-service team of architects, engineers, interior designers, drafters, inspectors, and administrative professionals, proudly serving communities across the Southeast.
Our long-standing commitment has fostered deep relationships with clients, community leaders, and key agencies – making us a trusted partner in shaping the region’s growth.
For more than 60 years, TLM has provided engineering, architecture, and interior design services rooted in quality, trust, and collaboration.
TLM began in 1964 as an engineering firm founded by Earl Thompson, Davie Lloyd, and Jim Metz. Over the decades, we’ve grown into a full-service team of architects, engineers, interior designers, drafters, inspectors, and administrative professionals, proudly serving communities across the Southeast.
Our long-standing commitment has fostered deep relationships with clients, community leaders, and key agencies – making us a trusted partner in shaping the region’s growth.
Firm Leadership
Randy McKinnon, PE
President
Ginger French, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Vice President
Robert J. Safin, PE
Principal Engineer
Jennie Keel, PE
Principal, Civil Engineer
Adam November, PE
Principal, Structural
Jerry Hartsfield, AIA
Board Member
Firm Leadership
Randy McKinnon, PE
President
Ginger French, AIA, LEED, AP, BD+C
Vice President
Robert J. Safin, PE
Principal Engineer
Jennie Keel, PE
Principal, Civil Engineer
Adam November, PE
Principal, Structural
Jerry Hartsfield, AIA
Board Member
Tailored Solutions
TLM offers a wide range of customizable services to fit the specific goals, scale, and vision of each project we take on.
Vision & Planning
Every project begins with understanding your goals. We collaborate with clients to define a clear vision and lay the groundwork for smart, strategic design.
Design & Development
From sketches to detailed plans, we transform ideas into thoughtful designs. Our multidisciplinary team works together to shape spaces that are functional, beautiful, and buildable.
Delivery & Impact
We see every project through to completion, ensuring quality, precision, and long-term value. Our goal is to create spaces that serve and elevate communities for years to come.
Our Commitment
At TLM, we believe in being a true partner from start to finish. We work closely with our clients through every phase-planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance-ensuring thoughtful solutions and effective cost control. Our team includes in-house professionals, trusted sub-consultants, client representatives, and regulatory partners, all working together to bring each project to life.
Rooted in Tennessee, we’re deeply invested in the region’s future, not only through our work but also through community leadership, volunteerism, and giving back. Making Tennessee a better place to live, work, play, and learn is more than our mission- it’s personal.
