KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Dr. Lloyd Tantum, optometrist and founder of Blount County Eye Center, has just announced that the office will be building a new facility at 702 South Foothills Drive in Maryville and has selected Leon Williams Contractors for the design-build project. Leon Williams’ experienced design-build team includes architect Studio Four Design. Construction is scheduled to be completed by May 2015.
“As Blount County Eye Center grows, so does the need to expand and innovate. It’s exciting to need a larger facility that will accommodate our growth,” said Dr. Lloyd Tantum. “With my son, Dr. William Tantum now on board as a business partner and optometrist, the need was there to accommodate our growth. The new facility will enable us to continually improve the quality of eye care for citizens of Blount County with expanded services such as pediatrics and low vision care, as well as expanded hours for convenience.”
The new location will be a 9,000-square-foot facility, in comparison to the current 2,500-square-foot center. The new Blount County Eye Center will feature nine exam rooms, seven tech rooms, two pre-exam rooms, and a drive-thru window for patients to pick up eyewear, in addition to doubling its current staff. The company is also seeking more optometrists, and recently added in-house ophthalmology partners Dr. Matthew Lowrance and Dr. Thomas Browning.
The expanded space and staff means better eye care and more job opportunities for the Blount County community.
For more information about Blount County Eye Center, or to apply for an open position, visit www.blounteye.com.
About Blount County Eye Center
Founded in 1999 by Dr. Lloyd Tantum, Maryville-based Blount County Eye Center serves patients throughout the East Tennessee area. Through the staff’s care and commitment, along with the most advanced technology, it provides patients with the highest quality of service and eye health care. They seek to uplift people through incredible eye health care and fashion eyewear. For more information visit www.blounteye.com or call 865-982-6761.
About Leon Williams Contractors, LLC
An experienced commercial design-build firm, Leon Williams Contractors simplifies the building process by effectively managing costs, adhering to deadlines and reducing complications to provide a seamless building experience. With more than 40 years as a value-engineering expert, Leon Williams Contractors offers a complete range of services including pre-construction consultation, site assessment, design-build expertise and construction management in the greater Knoxville, Tenn. area. For more information, visit www.lwcontractorstn.com or call 865-982-1734.