02/19/2026
⚠️ LOCAL STORY WORTH SHARING — PROTECT YOURSELF & YOUR HOME
Every week we hear another heartbreaking story.
A local family recently paid a “contractor” thousands of dollars… only to watch him disappear without doing the work. No calls. No materials. No progress. Just gone.
Unfortunately, it happens more than people realize.
And this is exactly why we always encourage homeowners to slow down, verify, and protect your investment:
✔️ Ask for references — recent ones, not just friends-of-friends.
✔️ Verify the contractor’s Tennessee license — it takes 30 seconds on the TN State Board of Licensing website.
✔️ Make sure they’re insured.
✔️ Get everything in writing.
We hate seeing good people get taken advantage of.
At TLC Construction & Design, we’re proud to be licensed in the State of Tennessee and to have a long list of happy clients — from bath remodels to full custom builds.
If you ever need help checking a contractor’s license or aren’t sure what to look for, reach out. We’re always glad to point you in the right direction… even if you’re not hiring us.
Your home deserves honest work and real craftsmanship.
— Tim & Tracey
TLC Construction & Design LLC
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