Structural Engineers in Nashville

We work with clients throughout Nashville and its surrounding communities, including:

• Belle Meade – Known for its historic estates and upscale properties, Belle Meade demands a refined approach to any structural changes, with an emphasis on preserving architectural integrity.

• Green Hills – A sought-after area for custom builds and modern additions. Projects here often navigate challenging site conditions like slopes and varied soil types.

• Brentwood – Home to expansive residences and growing neighborhoods, Brentwood combines contemporary development with long-standing community standards.

• Franklin – A city where historic charm meets ongoing development. Construction often balances traditional character with updated building expectations.

• Forest Hills – Nestled among rolling hills and wooded lots, Forest Hills presents terrain-driven challenges that shape how homes are designed and built.

We also serve areas like The Gulch, 12 South, Oak Hill, West Meade, and gentrified sections of East Nashville. Whether designing a steel beam retrofit for a loft in The Gulch or reinforcing a crawlspace in Oak Hill, we apply detailed, locally-informed engineering that enhances durability and supports long-term investment.

Each Nashville neighborhood presents unique structural challenges—from soil conditions in hilly areas like Forest Hills to foundation requirements in older homes in East Nashville. Our team understands the regional differences that affect load-bearing systems, framing materials, and municipal permitting. With each project, we aim to provide efficient, code-compliant engineering that aligns with local construction practices and site conditions.

As Nashville expands and evolves, we’re proud to contribute to its built environment through reliable, thoughtful engineering. Whether you’re designing a new home in Brentwood, renovating a property in 12 South, or evaluating a foundation in Franklin, our team brings local experience and structural clarity to every project. Let’s build Nashville’s future together—with structures designed to stand the test of time.

Strut E&I provides the full range of structural engineering services in Nashville: structural design for new construction, rehabilitation and building modification, forensic engineering, expert witness and litigation support, property condition assessments, and solar PV structural engineering.

For homeowners, our two most requested residential services are second-story addition engineering and load-bearing wall removal — both of which require sealed drawings before a permit will be issued. Every project is assigned a dedicated licensed structural engineer.

It is, and many people are unaware of it. Tennessee lies within the influence of the New Madrid seismic zone, and seismic design requirements apply across much of the state. Middle Tennessee's requirements are lower than West Tennessee's, but they are not zero, and they have to be designed for.

Yes, in both directions. Shallow bedrock can make for excellent bearing, but it also makes excavation expensive and can produce uneven support where rock and soil meet under a single foundation. Middle Tennessee's karst geology can also produce voids and sinkhole activity, which is worth investigating when a foundation is showing distress.

Tennessee adopts the International Codes, with local amendments and permitting through Metro Nashville. Structural work requires sealed drawings.

Yes. Nashville's sustained development has produced substantial commercial, hospitality, and multi-family construction, and we provide structural design, condition assessments, and due diligence for it.