Who are we

Full Service Design Firm

Design and Engineering partners with national multi-unit companies to design and establish locations from start to finish. We offer full-service architectural, interior design, civil and structural engineering solutions. We work closely with our clients to provide full visibility of the development process. Our philosophy is simple. We put our clients first and believe the best creative solutions are practical. 

MULTI-UNIT CORPORATE CLIENTELE

Our firm specializes in providing full architectural, structural, and civil services for multi-unit corporate clients seeking to develop a concept, establish the brand through design, and produce multiple built locations.  A unique element provided at D and E is a project coordinator is assigned to each client to track projects from start to finish and communicate the status of design and permitting.

EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL DESIGN INCLUDING HOSPITALITY AND RETAIL

D and E has a history rooted in commercial development and design.  We understand that commercial hospitality and retail projects are unique and require a high level of coordination.  Our firm works closely with our consultants and vendors to develop your project from start to finish.

Our Services

Due Diligence

Pre-development Research | As-Built Surveys | Code Analysis | Developer Coordination | Lease Review | Meetings with Local Jurisdiction | Accessibility Surveys

Preliminary Design

Master Planning | Programming | Site Feasibility Studies | Test Fit Planning | Conceptual Renderings | 3D Modeling | Conceptual Interior Design Services

Construction Documents

Civil | Structural | Architectural | Interior Design | Material and FF&E Selection | Project Manual and Specifications | Coordination and Collaboration with Outside Consultants

Permit Procurement

Permit Applications and Submittal Documents | Permit Expediting and Coordination | Utility Service Coordination | Representation at Public Meetings | Schedule Tracking and Project Planning

Bidding and Negotiation

Bid Documents and Distribution | Vendor Coordination | Cost Analysis and | Pre-Construction Meeting Services

Construction Administration

On Site Observations | Requests for Information | Change Order Review | Pay Requests | Shop Drawing Review | Punch List | Project Close Out and Completion
45
Years in Service
50+
Corporate Clients
100+
Permits Secured in Last Year
Updates
Congratulations, Clara!
Congratulations / Employee Spotlight

Congratulations, Clara!

DandE wants to wish a huge congratulations to Clara Arcement for passing her FE exam! Clara has been working with our Civil Engineering team for nearly two years now and we’re so happy to see her continue to take steps forward in her career.

April 19, 2024
Core Value 02
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Core Value 02

The best creative solutions are practical. This second value of ours reflects the basics of our philosophy, which is integrating the aspects of both a design and engineering mentality. We aim to walk the fine line of embracing creativity and practicality as a firm and find this approach to be most rewarding for our clients.…

April 12, 2024
Chili Cookoff 2024
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Chili Cookoff 2024

Overview of this year’s Chili Cookoff! Congratulations to Will for taking home the trophy!!

April 5, 2024
Start to Finish Series: Design Development
Past Project Highlight

Start to Finish Series: Design Development

START-TO-FINISH SERIES: Phase Two – Design Development We are continuing into the next phase of our one-stop-shop design process – Design Development. While our project coordinators are conducting due diligence, our architectural and/or civil team is working on the following: Developing preliminary site plan layouts Creating a floorplan layout Designing exterior elevations Creating 3D Renderings…

March 29, 2024
Project Highlight: Chipotle – Hendersonville, TN
Past Project Highlight / Service Spotlight

Project Highlight: Chipotle – Hendersonville, TN

D and E provided full site design services and shell architecture for this Chipotle in Hendersonville, TN. The civil work in this location posed unique challenges to convert what was one site into two, while still maintaining vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation throughout. Our civil team had to creatively engineer the patio and drive-thru…

March 22, 2024
Congratulations, Jenny!
Congratulations / Employee Spotlight

Congratulations, Jenny!

We want to congratulate Jenny Williamson on 5 years with D and E! Jenny’s most notable projects have been The River House in downtown Nashville, Bricktop’s in Greenville, SC, The Studio (Bricktop’s Office Headquarters in Nashville), and Chipotle in Hendersonville, TN. We are thankful for you, Jenny! Keep up the good work.

March 8, 2024
Our Work
All Office Restaurant Retail/Other
ML Rose

ML Rose

Restaurant View Project
Bricktops Office

Bricktops Office

Office View Project
The River House

The River House

Restaurant View Project
Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

Restaurant View Project
Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel

Restaurant View Project
Bricktop’s

Bricktop’s

Restaurant View Project
Chipotle

Chipotle

Restaurant View Project
Martin’s BBQ

Martin’s BBQ

Restaurant View Project
Arby’s

Arby’s

Restaurant View Project
PDK

PDK

Restaurant View Project
Westgate Office

Westgate Office

Office View Project
D1 Medical Center

D1 Medical Center

Office View Project
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Our Team

Our talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers and project coordinators is behind everything we do at D and E.  We take pride in our team of diverse disciplines, which enable us to achieve great things together every day. Whether we are undertaking new projects or working in new sectors, we seek to adhere to the highest industry and environmental standards.

OUR MANAGING SHAREHOLDERS

Our managing shareholders have over 100 years of combined professional experience and hold licenses across the US. 

Jim Craig

Chairman of the Board
Registered Professional Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University

Inducted into the Civil Engineering honor society, Chi Epsilon

Ben Setlock

Shareholder, Project Architect
Registered Architect

Masters, Architecture from Kent State University

Associates of Science, Architectural Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology

Eagle Scout

NCARB Certified, AIA

Ryan Nicholson

President
Registered Architect

Bachelor of Architecture, graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame

NCARB Certified, AIA & NFPA member

Will Craig

Shareholder, Project Engineer
Registered Professional Engineer

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering from Tennessee Technological University

ASCE member

Byron Bohrman

Vice President
Registered Professional Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Tennessee Technological University

Inducted into Civil Engineering Honor Society, Chi Epsilon

Member of National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)

Melissa Sears

Office Manager
Bachelor of Business Administration, Middle Tennessee State University

Major field of study – Management

Minor – Management/Marketing

  • “D and E is a pleasure to work with.  They took the time to understand my business thoroughly before the design process.  I appreciate the speed of D and E as our business changes and grows.  I look at D and E as an extension of our corporate offices.”
    Kevin Travis - Demos' Restaurants
  • “I have been working with D and E’s team the last ten years on our projects. Their Preliminary Site Assessment report is invaluable to itemize costs and permit items associated with a specific municipality. I continue to use the D and E team with success and would recommend them to an investor or owner who wants an exciting and efficient project.”
    Toby Rumbarger - Managing Partner for Heritage Construction and Development, exclusive Owner’s Representative for the Fresh Capital & Hospitality Group.
  • “Early on, D and E’s team demonstrated exceptional architectural and project management skills…and we continue to be impressed as we go along.  The folks at D and E are creative, collaborative, organized, knowledgeable, and very experienced…and we look forward to doing many more projects together!”
    Aileen McCormick - Bricktop's
  • “Being a generally cynical person, I was very skeptical trying a new architectural and design firm.  This process was extremely smooth due to their questions and details.  They were easy to work with to make changes that we had, and were able to explain away things that I thought I did not like, but ended up loving.”
    Peter Demos - President of Demos' Restaurants
  • “I have worked with D and E for almost 20 years.  We have worked collaboratively together on many projects over the years and they have always presented themselves very courteous and professionally. The leadership takes pride in the care of every customer, which explains the long term relations they have developed over the years”
    Bryan Birdwell - Villa Lighting Supply

Designing Across America

Stationed Near Nashville, TN