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Plan-based barndominium homes · Northeast Tennessee

Built with purpose.
Built for the ridge.

We pair thoughtfully selected lots with distinctive barndominium plans—then manage the build from raw ground to finished home.

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01Curated home plans
02Lot-to-keys guidance
03Built for Tennessee living

A simpler path to a remarkable home

Start with the right land.
Build a home that belongs there.

First Ridge Builders is focused on a specific kind of project: acquiring buildable lots and creating well-designed barndominium homes from a curated collection of plans. No scattered service list. No other project types—just a disciplined process focused on new homes.

The First Ridge collection

Home plans are taking shape.

We are assembling several floor plans with distinct sizes, layouts, and exterior options. Final plans, specifications, and pricing will be released as they are ready.

Plan 01
Coming soon

Efficient single-level living

A streamlined footprint with open living spaces and practical everyday flow.

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Plan 03
Coming soon

Expanded ridge living

A larger plan designed to take advantage of views, porches, and outdoor connection.

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From first conversation to front-door keys

A clear path forward.

01

Choose a direction

Review the available plans and identify the layout that best fits your needs, budget, and property goals.

02

Secure the right lot

We evaluate land with the build in mind—access, utilities, grading, site conditions, and overall fit.

03

Personalize the plan

Select the exterior character, finishes, and available options without turning the project into an open-ended custom design.

04

Build with discipline

We coordinate construction, communication, documentation, and decisions through completion.

What we handle

One focused team from lot selection through construction.

The strongest projects begin before concrete is poured. Our model connects the land decision, the home plan, and the construction process so they work together from the start.

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01

Lot acquisition

Identify and evaluate potential building lots with your home plan and project economics in mind.

02

Plan-based homebuilding

Choose from a developing collection of barndominium plans, then select the options that make it yours.

03

Project coordination

Keep budgets, selections, schedules, vendors, documentation, and field execution moving in the same direction.

Northeast
Tennessee

Built on complementary experience

Business discipline meets construction know-how.

First Ridge Builders was formed by Kenneth Burnette and Michael May to bring sound financial management and practical construction leadership under one roof. The goal is straightforward: make each project clear, well-coordinated, and worthy of the land it sits on.

Let's build from the ground up

Tell us what you have in mind.

Whether you already own land or are just beginning to look, we'd like to hear where you are in the process.

Start with a direct conversation.

(423) 773-5938 firstridgebuilders@gmail.com Serving Johnson City and Northeast Tennessee.