About Us

Nathan Jackson
Nathan JacksonPresident
Nathan Jackson founded Jackson Jones Construction in 1998 alongside JR Jones, bringing a hands‑on passion for construction and a vision for doing work the right way. In the early days, Nathan handled day‑to‑day operations and focused primarily on excavating—but everything changed in 1999 when he built his first retaining wall in Ridgefields in Kingsport. That project sparked a realization: he had found his market. Hardscapes were the future.

During those early years, Nathan received a piece of advice from Vic Davis that became foundational to JJC’s identity:
“Be willing to do something others aren’t already doing.”

Nathan took that advice to heart. Instead of becoming a generalist like many contractors in the region, he made the strategic decision to specialize exclusively in retaining walls, interlocking pavers, and concrete systems. That focus—paired with a commitment to structural integrity and craftsmanship—set JJC apart and positioned the company to become the top retaining wall installer in the area.

Today, with over two decades of experience in engineered retaining wall construction, concrete systems, and site development, Nathan continues to lead JJC with integrity, quality, and long‑term vision. He works closely with engineers, general contractors, and municipal partners to ensure every structure meets strict performance standards. His leadership drives the company’s growth, reputation, and ongoing dedication to building structures that stand the test of time.

Nathan’s philosophy remains unchanged:
Build with excellence. Specialize with purpose. Stand out by doing what others won’t.

Scott EllisVice President of Operations
Scott joined JJC’s team in 2019 and as the Vice President of Operations, he oversees the daily operations, strategic planning, and project workflow that keep Jackson Jones Construction running at peak performance. Known for his strong leadership and meticulous attention to detail, he ensures every JJC project moves efficiently and stays on schedule—whether coordinating with general contractors, municipalities, or multiple field crews.

Scott also manages JJC’s large scale commercial and municipal projects, including multi wall retaining systems, engineered plans, and complex earth retention structures. With extensive experience in construction and site coordination, he ensures every installation is completed safely, accurately, and in full compliance with design specifications.

His communication skills, problem solving mindset, and ability to navigate high pressure jobsite environments make him a trusted point of contact for engineers, construction partners, and clients alike. Scott is deeply committed to strengthening client relationships, supporting team development, and optimizing internal processes that drive the long term success of JJC.

Titus Jackson
Titus JacksonLead Estimator
Titus serves as Jackson Jones Construction’s Lead Estimator, bringing precision, technical expertise, and industry insight into every proposal. With a strong background in construction estimating and site analysis, Titus evaluates project plans, engineered drawings, and site conditions to develop accurate, detailed, and competitively structured estimates for general contractors, municipalities, businesses, and residential clients.

He works closely with our President, V.P. of Operations, Project Manager, and Crew Leaders to ensure each estimate reflects the true scope of work, proper materials, safety requirements, and long term structural integrity that JJC is known for. Titus’s commitment to clarity and accuracy helps clients make informed decisions and ensures projects start off on the right track.

Known for his professionalism and strong communication skills, Titus is a trusted point of contact throughout the pre construction phase—ensuring a smooth transition from bid to build.

Brad WightProject Manager
Brad brings more than 8 years of hands on experience in segmental retaining walls and paver systems. As Project Manager, he oversees jobsite productivity, quality control, and crew coordination. Brad is known for his skilled craftsmanship, strong work ethic, and ability to tackle complex elevations with confidence. He ensures all work is completed to engineered requirements and JJC’s high performance standards. He also serves as our Training Coordinator.

As JJC’s Training Coordinator, Brad plays a key role in shaping the skill, safety, and professionalism of every crew member on our team. He oversees all onboarding, hands‑on training, and ensuring each installer meets JJC’s high standards for workmanship, structural integrity, and jobsite excellence.

Brad facilitates safety training and works closely with Crew Leaders to identify skill gaps, strengthen team capabilities, and implement consistent best‑practice methods across all projects. His attention to detail, strong communication skills, and passion for professional development help elevate the performance and confidence of every JJC crew member.

Dedicated, organized, and deeply invested in the success of our team, Brad ensures that every wall and paver system is built by a crew that is trained, prepared, and committed to excellence.

Julie McCartt
Julie McCarttOffice Manager
Julie joined JJC as the Office Manager in 2024—bringing organization, accuracy, and exceptional attention to detail to every part of our internal operations. With a strong background in business management, Julie keeps the financial and administrative heartbeat of the company running smoothly.

Julie manages vendor and customer accounts, processes invoices, tracks budgets, and oversees job costing to ensure every project aligns with JJC’s financial goals. She works closely with leadership to maintain transparency, compliance, and data driven decision making across the company.

Julie supports day-to-day operations by handling documentation, contracts, and internal communication. Her organization and efficiency help streamline workflows, support the field and management teams, and create a seamless office environment where projects move forward without interruption.

Julie is known for her ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology and software, making her an invaluable resource as JJC continues to grow and modernize. Her eagerness to learn, paired with her strong technical aptitude, allows her to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and create systems that support both field and office teams.

Flash
FlashDirector of Pawsitivity
Flash is JJC’s beloved Director of Pawsitivity. With a cheerful personality, Flash brings a sense of comfort, humor, and warmth to the entire JJC team. His presence helps keep the office atmosphere relaxed and positive, even on the busiest days.

Flash’s responsibilities include greeting visitors with enthusiasm, supervising lunches for “quality control,” and reminding team members to take much needed breaks with a quick walk or a good ear scratch. He excels at boosting morale and brightening every room he enters.

Known for his loyalty, kindness, and elite-level nap skills, Flash plays an important role in maintaining the work culture at JJC. Whether he’s greeting clients, supervising staff, or napping through meetings, Flash reminds everyone at JJC that there’s always time for a little joy in the workday.

A Team of Professionals

The JJC crew is like no other crew around.  They are dedicated to excellence! Being professional, courteous and fast, they make JJC the best retaining wall company around. Our crews have undergone NCMA training and are certified installers.

Jackson Jones Construction is a subcontractor specializing in segmental retaining wall construction, interlocking paver systems, outdoor living spaces and earth retention systems.  Based in East Tennessee, JJC has done projects ranging from small residential to large commercial.  Every job has unique conditions, and we use all available options to find the best solution.  This sets JJC apart from other retaining wall contractors.

Quality workmanship and materials are a part of every JJC structure.  Our construction crews have undergone specialized training for quality installation of many different proven systems.  Each JJC segmental wall is exceptionally solid due to unique footing design, appropriate grid zones and stone backfill.  Engineered plans are a part of every commercial installation and many residential projects and are followed without exception.

Each JJC structure has numerous design possibilities.  We offer various colors, ranging from classic gray to custom colors to match other structures.  Steps, terraces, and serpentine walls also make our systems uniquely beautiful and versatile.  Block design is another way to customize your wall; the block can be radius faced or smooth, and come in various sizes to offer endless design possibilities.

With the right system and proper planning, we can turn otherwise unusable property into valuable real estate, and give the customer a beautiful and customized space.  Put Jackson Jones Construction to work on your next retaining wall, interlocking paver system, outdoor living space or and earth retention project.

Interlocking pavers are a beautiful way to create a casual or formal sidewalk, driveway or patio.  Their unique installation and design makes them resistant to damage and easy to repair if necessary.  The design possibilities are endless as are the color choices and combinations. Having Jackson Jones Construction install your interlocking pavers gives you the peace of mind that the project will be completed at the highest quality and in the blink of an eye. Having the resources of all block and paver manufacturers means we can coordinate your retaining wall, paver system and steps to match your exterior home decor.

Outdoor entertaining is an amenity most East Tennesseans enjoy.  Let Jackson Jones Construction make over your outdoor spaces into a vacation style getaway with patio systems, built in grills, outdoor kitchens and pool areas.  The design possibilities are endless and JJC will work with your budget to give you the space you have dreamed of. Don’t let the hills of East TN deter you; we can give you plenty of level spaces with earth retention systems and retaining walls and then fill in those new level spaces with entertaining or relaxing spaces. Come home everyday to your custom designed JJC getaway.

Our Location

1018 Millennium Dr

Kingsport, TN 37663

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