Department of Commerce and Insurance
Julie Mix McPeak, Commissioner

Board for Licensing Contractors

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address:

Board for Licensing Contractors

500 James Robertson Parkway

Nashville, TN 37243-1150

Email: Contractors.Home-Improvement@tn.gov

Telephone:

OFFICE: (615) 741-8307

TOLL FREE: 1-800-544-7693

APPLICATION PACKAGE LINE: (615) 253-5332

FAX: (615) 532-2868

Note: Office and Toll Free numbers listed above go to the Board's main menu to choose the appropriate section. If staff are on another line or away from their desk, you may leave a message on their voice mail and the call will be returned. Or, you may skip the menu by dialing staff direct at the phone number or by the email address for all staff listed below. To speak with the receiptionist, press "0".

Directions

Email Us

If you are unable to find the answer to your question from our "FAQ's" or from the instructions in the application downloaded from the "Forms and Downloads", or "Licensing Resources", you may email the Department with your inquiry and a response will be sent. (Note: Some email attachments may be filtered and undeliverable due to size or formats.) You may also email staff directly to their direct email address listed below.

Report broken website links to: Contractors Board

Complaint History

Contact Delta D.Lowe at (615) 532-3996.

Note: For media and press inquiries, contact Christopher Garrett at 615-741-8589.

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors - Staff Directory

Telephone Main Line: 800-544-7693 or (615) 741-8307

Fax: (615) 532-2868

Renewal - Email Inquiries: Contractor.Renewal@tn.gov

Office - Contractors.Home-Improvement@TN.Gov

(or contact staff directly at list below)

Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Central Time) except State Holidays

Contact Information
Title/Function	Name	Contact Info
Executive Director Administrative Staff	Carolyn Lazenby	Phone: (615) 741-1202 Carolyn.Lazenby@tn.gov
Assistant Director Administrative Staff	Telise Roberts	Phone: (615) 532-3990 Telise.Roberts@tn.gov
Office Supervisor Administrative Staff	John Haughtigan	Phone: (615) 532-3989 John.Haughtigan@tn.gov
Renewal - Contractor Licensee Renewal for contractor's licenses, expired less than 12 months	Rhea Cowan	Phone: (615) 532-3985 Rhea.Cowan@tn.gov
Renewal - Contractor Licensee Renewal for contractor's licenses, expired less than 12 months	Chris Bauer	Phone: (615) 532-3981 Chris.Bauer@tn.gov
New License Applications - Contractors New - Includes: 1) First time applicant; 2) Second or additional license; 3) Reinstatement of license expired more than 12 months; 4) Merger of licensed entity with another entity; 5) Reorganization of licensed entity; 6) Changes in Ownership of licensee; or 7) Disolved Partnership with licensee wanting to keep license.	Katherine Holliman	Phone: (615) 532-3983 Katherine.Holliman@tn.gov
Complaint Coordinator: Process Complaints and Respond to Inquiries (Requests for copies of files; subpoenaed information; or affidavit requests)	Delta Lowe	Phone: (615) 532-3996 Delta.D.Lowe@tn.gov
Financial Statement Auditor - Contractors: New, Renewal and Revisions	Vacant	Phone:
Financial Statement Auditor - Contractors: New, Renewal and Revisions	Joseph Nodurft	Phone: (532)-3998 Joseph.Nodurft@tn.gov
License Verification Letters - Reciprocation: Letters prepared for Tennessee licensees applying for trade exam waiver reciprocation to obtain a license in another state.	Brenda Emmett	Phone: (615) -532-3993 Brenda.Emmett@tn.gov
Changes/Revisions for Contractors: License change requests include: Add Classifciations; Increase Monetary Limit; Name Changes; and Mode of Operation Transfer; Qualifying Agent Changes	Chris Bauer	Phone: (615) 532-3981 Chris.Bauer@tn.gov
Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE): New - First time applicant Reinstatement - Expired more than 3 months Renewals - Expired less than 3 months (The LLE is licensing of individuals for projects less than $25,000 accepted in various counties)	Linda Ford	Phone: (615) 253-2144 Linda.Ford@tn.gov
Home Improvement Contractor: 1) New - First and additional licenses 2) Reinstatement - Expired more than 3 months 3) Renewals - Expired less than 3 months (The Home Improvement license is for a business performing work from $3,000 to $24,999)	Katherine Holliman	Phone: (615) 532-3983 Katherine.Holliman@tn.gov
Telephones/Mail: Front Desk Receptionist	Renee Crawford	Phone: (615) 741-1931 or (615) 253-5332 Renee.Crawford@tn.gov
Routine Requests Address Changes; and Public Information Requests for Copies of Files	John Haughtigan	Phone: (615) 532-3989 John.Haughtigan@tn.gov
Limited Licensed Plumber (LLP) 1) New - First Time applicant 2) Reinstatement - Expired more than 3 months 3) Renewals - Expired less than 3 months (The LLP is licensing of individuals for projects less than $25,000)	Kim Jackson	Phone: (615) 532-3994 Kimmothy.L.Jackson@tn.gov
Imaging/Filing	Bianca Dennis	Phone: (615) 253-6235 Bianca.Dennis@tn.gov
HI Bond Cancelations	Rhonda Emmanuelson	Phone: (615) 253-5741 Rhonda.M.Emanuelson@tn.gov