Some jobs make you feel good about what you do for a living. This is one of them.
We’re currently working on a commercial concrete project at a co-op facility in LaVergne, Tennessee — and the scope of it is something we’re proud to be a part of. We’re talking about approximately 16,000 square feet of sidewalk and 3,200 feet of curb. That’s a serious amount of concrete, and the crew is doing a great job getting it down right.
What Does a 16,000-Square-Foot Sidewalk Project Actually Look Like?
To put it in perspective: 16,000 square feet of sidewalk is roughly the size of a large house lot — poured in concrete and finished smooth. Add 3,200 linear feet of curb (that’s over half a mile of curbing), and you start to understand why a project like this requires a team that knows how to move efficiently without sacrificing quality.
Commercial sidewalk work isn’t just “pour it flat and walk away.” There are grade requirements to manage drainage, expansion joints placed at the right intervals to prevent cracking, and on projects like this one — ADA compliance considerations to ensure the walkways meet accessibility standards.
What Are ADA Sidewalk Requirements?
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines affect the design of commercial sidewalks and curb cuts in ways that most people don’t think about until they’re building. Key requirements include:
- Slope limits — Cross-slopes can’t exceed 2%, and running slopes follow the adjacent street grade
- Curb cuts and ramps — Required at intersections and transitions from sidewalk to road surface
- Surface texture — Detectable warning surfaces at ramps and transitions
- Width minimums — Sidewalks must be at minimum 36 inches wide (wider in commercial settings)
Getting these right from the pour means no costly retrofits later. This is especially important on commercial and institutional properties where accessibility compliance isn’t optional.
Curb Work: The Detail Most People Don’t Think About
Curb installation doesn’t get talked about as much as slab pours, but 3,200 feet of curb is a lot of forming, pouring, and finishing. Curbs define the edge of the property, manage stormwater runoff, and affect how the entire parking and pedestrian flow works on a commercial site.
We handle curb and gutter installation as part of our larger commercial concrete services — from small residential curb replacements to large commercial installations like this one.
Commercial Concrete Work Across Middle Tennessee
LaVergne sits in Rutherford County, just southeast of Nashville — and it’s one of many areas across Middle Tennessee where TNT Services works. Our crew covers a wide region including Dickson, Williamson, Davidson, Maury, and surrounding counties.
If you manage a commercial facility, apartment complex, industrial site, or any property that needs large-scale concrete flatwork, we’re set up to handle it. Same goes for residential concrete — driveways, patios, and slabs are a big part of what we do every day.
Thinking About a Commercial Sidewalk or Concrete Project?
Projects this size don’t happen by accident. They require a contractor who shows up, manages the schedule, and delivers a finished product that meets spec. If that’s what you’re looking for, let’s talk.
Call Taylor for concrete projects: (615) 519-9156
Or send us a message and we’ll get back to you with what your project needs. We serve LaVergne, Nashville, Dickson, and all of Middle Tennessee.