Issue 7: Earthadelic Lifestyle – March 2025

FEATURED FINISHED PROJECT

Earthadelic is delighted this month to feature a stunning backyard renovation in the beautiful Sequoyah Hills neighborhood. This project showcases a harmonious blend of modern design and functional outdoor living, transforming the space into a serene oasis perfect for relaxation and entertainment.

Key Features

Unique Pool Design: The centerpiece of this transformation is a uniquely shaped pool adorned with gorgeous blue tile accents. The pool includes a tanning ledge, providing a comfortable spot to soak up the sun while staying cool.

Modern Grey Modular Pool Decking: Surrounding the pool is modern grey modular decking, which offers a sleek, contemporary look while ensuring durability and safety. This choice complements the blue tile accents beautifully, creating a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere.

Outdoor Living Spaces: The area includes multiple zones designed for relaxation and entertainment:

• Gravel Firepit Area: A cozy spot for evening gatherings, perfect for chilly nights.
• Tiered Backyard: The property’s potential is maximized with a new tiered layer above the pool area, accessible via elegant steps. This design not only adds visual interest but also increases usable space.
• Retaining Wall: A stylish and functional retaining wall supports the tiered design while adding to the landscape’s aesthetic appeal.

Lighting and Landscaping: Strategic lighting illuminates walkways and highlights landscape features, creating a magical ambiance after dark. The modern landscaping complements the contemporary design, maintaining a connection to nature while ensuring a clean and modern look. This Sequoyah Hills project exemplifies Earthadelic’s commitment to creating outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and functional. The clean, modern design seamlessly integrates with the natural surroundings, providing our clients with a luxurious retreat in their own backyard. As we move into the warmer months, this newly transformed space is ready for countless hours of enjoyment, whether it’s a refreshing dip in the pool, a relaxing evening by the fire, or entertaining friends and family in style.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Employee of the Year & Departmental Award Winners for 2024

As we kick off a new year at Earthadelic, we are thrilled to recognize the outstanding achievements of our team members who have made significant contributions to our success in 2024. At our recent kickoff meeting, we proudly announced the winners of our annual awards, celebrating their dedication, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

Employee of the Year & Project Manager of the Year: Brad Lowe

Brad Lowe, our Project Manager of the Year, has also been selected as the Employee of the Year for 2024! Brad’s exceptional leadership skills, combined with his ability to manage complex projects efficiently, have been instrumental in driving our company’s growth specifically in our pools division. His dedication to ensuring seamless project execution and his commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment have earned him this prestigious honor. Brad’s impact on our organization is a testament to his hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Departmental Award Winners

Designer of the Year: Rudi Wimberley

Rudi has consistently impressed us with her innovative approach to landscape design. Her passion for creating unique spaces that exceed client expectations has been a hallmark of her work. Rudi’s contributions to our design team have elevated our services, providing clients with the space of their dreams.

Design Consultant of the Year: Daniel Monroe

Daniel’s exceptional communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with clients have been pivotal in driving sales growth and the scale of his projects. His dedication to understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions has earned him a reputation as a top-notch design consultant.

Superintendent of the Year: Aaron Daggy

Aaron’s on-site leadership has been outstanding, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards. His attention to detail and commitment to safety have made him a respected figure among our clients and colleagues alike. Aaron heads up our pool teams and has an incredible passion for ensuring perfection with each and every project he runs.

Admin of the Year: Craig Sprouse

Craig’s behind-the-scenes work has been invaluable to our operations. His organizational skills and ability to streamline fleet and asset management processes have significantly improved our efficiency, allowing us to focus even more on delivering exceptional client experiences while also making sure our teams have what they need to get the job done.

We are proud to recognize these individuals for their outstanding contributions to Earthadelic. Their dedication, expertise, and passion for excellence embody the values that drive our company forward. We look forward to another year of growth and success with such a talented and committed team. Congratulations to all our award winners! Do you know an outstanding Earthadelic employee who deserves the spotlight? We’d love to hear from you! Send us an email with the employee’s name and why you think they should be nominated.

EARTHADELIC IN THE COMMUNITY

Keep Knoxville Beautiful Sustainability Summit

On February 7, 2025, Earthadelic was proudly a presenting sponsor of Keep Knoxville Beautiful’s (KKB) 6th Annual Sustainability Summit, held at the East Tennessee History Center. This year’s summit, themed “How To Build A Heat Resilient City,” brought together experts and community members to explore strategies for mitigating urban heat islands and creating cooler, more livable cities.

Earthadelic’s participation in the summit reinforced our dedication to fostering a greener, more sustainable community. The event underscored the need for collaborative efforts among businesses, government agencies, and community groups to address environmental challenges. As we move forward, we are committed to integrating the insights and strategies discussed at the summit into our projects, further enhancing our contribution to Knoxville’s sustainability goals. We appreciate the opportunity to have been part of this important event and look forward to continuing our work with KKB and other community partners to build a more sustainable future for our city!

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!

KNOXVILLE, TN (February 11, 2025) – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visit Knoxville is pleased to announce a partnership with Earthadelic to convert the turf at Covenant Health Park from a field designed for baseball to a field designed for soccer and back again. This will allow for the stadium to host an overlapping baseball season for the Knoxville Smokies alongside One Knoxville Sporting Club.

Earthadelic describes the conversion process, noting that it will take 10 employees about 12 hours to complete. The process starts by laying down padding to protect the field. The pitcher’s mound is retractable so it will be sealed and tarped before beginning. Edge cuts will be made by hand on the warning track and infield, and this soil will be stored and reused. String lines will set perimeters of the soccer field, then fabric will be laid down on non-turf surfaces, securing this by hand with sod staples. The sod, which is a special blend of Bermuda grass will be laid, rolled out with an impressive sod installer. Trim work will be done by hand with machetes, followed by patchwork, and consistent watering. The goal is to find the perfect marriage between roots taking enough of a hold for the field to be stable yet not too much to where it is difficult to remove. The removal itself will take 10 employees around 9 hours. The sod is cut and torn off, all the fabric is removed, and a magnetic roller is used to pull up all the staples. The edge cuts are refilled with topsoil, with a final clean-up and finish to bring the baseball field back to its original state. The sod will be procured from Crossroads Sod Farm in Sweetwater, Tennessee. This conversion process is anticipated to occur nine times throughout the overlapping soccer and baseball seasons.

“Earthadelic is absolutely thrilled to be a part of the brand-new stadium in the Old City,” said Steve Polte, Managing Partner of Earthadelic. “Our commitment to community has been an integral part of our culture and this partnership is a perfect example of what Knoxville is all about. We cannot wait to execute on the promise that this stadium is truly multi-use thanks to the collaboration between Earthadelic, One Knox, the Knoxville Smokies, and Visit Knoxville.”

“Like most good solutions, the field conversion question at Covenant Health Park is going to be answered through partnership aligned around a shared goal,” said Drew McKenna, Managing Partner of One Knoxville Sporting Club. “One Knox is grateful for its partnership with BoydSports, Visit Knoxville, the City, the County, the Sports Authority, and most especially, Earthadelic. Collaboration amongst all of these groups has created a conversion solution for the new stadium that is built for success.”

“This partnership with Earthadelic helps create a connection with the community through sports,” said Chris Allen, President of Boyd Sports. “Covenant Health Park is going to be the pinnacle of multi-use stadiums, and our fans will certainly love the results.”

“We are so excited to see the community come together to create this process,” said Kim Bumpas, President of Visit Knoxville. “Covenant Health Park is going to be an incredible asset for locals and visitors alike, and the fact that it will be able to host both baseball and soccer is a testament to the wonderful partners in place to make it happen.”

Media: Please access assets here of the conversion process at ONEOK Field in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

ABOUT VISIT KNOXVILLE
Visit Knoxville (Knoxville Convention and Visitors Bureau) is the official CVB for the City of Knoxville and Knox County. Visit Knoxville is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, private company that works together with the community, business leaders and local and state government to further develop Knoxville as a premier leisure, meetings and travel destination. Tourism is the second highest grossing industry in the state of Tennessee. Knoxville/Knox County annually produces over $1 billion in travel spending. For more information, visit visitknoxville.com and follow on Facebook, and Twitter.

ABOUT EARTHADELIC
Earthadelic is a turnkey construction company that offers a variety of design/build services ranging from swimming pools and hardscapes to kitchen renovations and home additions. We offer inspired design, expert installation, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service to all of our clients in the Knoxville and surrounding areas. Our dedicated crews are reliable, skilled artisans who deliver the highest standards of quality and professionalism to each and every job.

ABOUT KNOXVILLE SMOKIES
The Knoxville Smokies are the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Members of the eight-team Southern League, Smokies baseball has been entertaining families and fans of America’s national pastime in the East Tennessee region for over 100 years. To learn more about the Knoxville Smokies, visit www.smokiesbaseball.com.

ABOUT ONEKNOX SPORTING CLUB
One Knoxville Sporting Club  is a professional soccer team proudly representing the vibrant community of Knoxville, Tennessee. Competing in USL League One, One Knox is committed to excellence on the field and changing lives through soccer off it. Through dynamic partnerships, community-driven initiatives, and a passion for the sport, the club fosters a deep connection with fans and supports the growth of soccer across East Tennessee. For more information, visit www.OneKnoxSC.com and follow us on social media @OneKnoxSC.