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Tri-Star Contracting of East Tennessee delivers dependable concrete and contracting services backed by decades of real-world experience. With over 35 years of combined expertise working alongside the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and Department of Transportation, our team brings professional-grade standards to every residential and site-focused project. From concrete driveways and patios to slabs, footers, and industrial concrete support, we focus on preparation, safety, and clear communication. Proudly serving Clinton, Knoxville, Maryville, Sevierville, and surrounding East Tennessee communities, Tri-Star Contracting is fully committed to honest work, durable results, and customer satisfaction you can trust for years.

meet the team

Telena Bowling

Telena Bowling is the owner of Tri-Star Contracting. She is a lifelong resident of Anderson County, graduating from Clinton High School in 1991. She got her associates degree in physical therapy from Roane State, then went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Tusculum College. She first started her career in health care where she spent 20 years working in hospitals, nursing homes, and doing home health. Then she went into non-medical case management. Telena now works for a state agency as an investigator.

Telena and James have been married for 32 years and they have 2 children Nicholas and Abby.

James Bowling

James Bowling is the Field Operations Manager. James has a vast amount of experience in the construction arena. He has been in the construction industry for more than 35 years. He has experience in the commercial industry as well as having worked on projects for the US Army Corp of Engineer (USACE), the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense and Naval Facilities (NAVFAC). Demolition, hurricane damage recovery efforts, asbestos abatement, civil infrastructure, including potable, sanitary sewer and stormwater installations, earthen dam repairs, building and replacing roads to name a few. Jobs that James has held:

- Quality Control Manager

- Site Safety and Health Officer

- Project Manager

- Estimator

- Superintendent

James has been a lifelong resident of Anderson County where he graduated from Anderson Co High School in 1989. James and Telena have been married for 32 years. They have 2 children Nicholas and Abby.

Tammy Crowe

Meet our operations manager, Tammy Crowe!

With a background that spans auditing, nonprofit leadership, social services, and construction, Tammy brings a unique perspective to every project.

She began her career as an auditor at the Y-12 National Security Complex, where she learned the importance of precision, accountability, and smart budgeting. With a degree in Social Work and Criminal Justice, Tammy went on to serve as a Court Director and Executive Director for multiple nonprofit organizations

Her path eventually led her into construction, where she found a true passion for the industry.

After gaining hands-on experience in new construction and concrete work, Tammy joined Tri-Star Contracting because its values matched her own: integrity, quality workmanship, and customer service you can count on. Today, Tammy helps ensure every job runs smoothly and every customer is treated with honesty and respect—because at Tri-Star, where quality meets customer service is a promise, not just a phrase.

Raised in Clinton, TN, Tammy now lives in Karns with her husband, Mike. She’s a proud mom to her grown daughter Olivia and a bonus daughter Candace, and she loves serving the East Tennessee community she calls home.

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proudly serving these areas

  • Clinton, TN

  • Knoxville, TN

  • Maryville, TN

  • Sevierville, TN

  • Andersonville, TN

  • Jacksboro, TN

  • Kingston, TN

  • Loudon, TN

  • Madisonville, TN

  • Wartburg, TN

  • Dandridge, TN

  • Rutledge, TN

  • Crossville, TN

  • Athens, TN

  • Oneida, TN

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