Greeneville, Tenn. – The Town of Greeneville is reaffirming its commitment to preserving one of its most prominent landmarks: Town Hall. Originally completed in 1967 under Mayor James “Jimmy” Hardin, the neoclassical-style building, designed by architects Honeycutt & Boyd, has long stood as a symbol of local government and civic pride.
In 2024, growing concerns about the deteriorating condition of the building’s cupola prompted the Greeneville City Council to act. A $59,890 restoration bid from J. Ross Painting was approved in July 2024, while the building’s iconic clocks were repaired by The Verdin Company for an additional $4,800. By January 2025, the cupola had been fully restored, complete with functioning clocks, marking a major milestone in the building’s preservation.
With the cupola project complete, attention shifted to the portico, columns, and windows. Although a request for proposals was issued in January 2025, it initially received no bids. A second call in March yielded three submissions, with the council selecting the lowest bid of $95,960 from Skyline Restoration & Maintenance, LLC on March 18. Due to existing client commitments, Skyline scheduled the start of work for early August.
Since then, a team of two to four skilled craftspeople has been working on-site each weekday. Restoration efforts have included repairing and repainting four full columns and two partial columns, the portico and ceiling, the front door and frame, attic vents, and more than 50 windows.
To ensure visual consistency and prolong the life of additional building features, Skyline submitted a change order requesting the inclusion of the side gables, rear cornice, and eight downspouts in the scope of work. Although these elements were not in disrepair, the council approved the $28,700 change order on September 2, 2025, recognizing the value in cleaning and painting them to match the newly restored areas.
Skyline Project Manager Steve Cheney presented the change order to the council, noting that completing all the work at once would minimize disruption for Town Hall staff and visitors, and result in a more cohesive final appearance. He also addressed minor landscaping issues caused by the heavy lift equipment, assuring the council that affected lawn areas will be repaired and reseeded upon project completion.
“Town Hall is an icon for our government in Greeneville,” said Christina Potts, media and marketing specialist for the Town. “We want it to reflect the pride we have in Greeneville and Greene County, while complementing the natural beauty of our region. With this facility approaching 60 years old, ongoing maintenance is essential to preserve it for generations to come.”
Interim City Manager Cathy Osborne stated, “Town Hall is more than just a building—it’s a symbol of stability and continuity for our community. Maintaining it reflects our deep commitment to serving Greeneville’s residents and visitors with pride and responsibility. We are dedicated to being careful stewards of taxpayer dollars while preserving the places that matter most to our town.”
Weather permitting, the full restoration is expected to be completed within four to five weeks.
