Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Natural Stone Solutions
Tennessee Marble, established in 1993, is a family-owned third-generation stone company managed by a team with over 100 years of combined experience in quarrying, fabricating, and finishing natural stone. As the exclusive quarrier of Tennessee marble and one of the largest vertically integrated domestic marble companies in the U.S., we operate six quarries and two fabrication facilities with 125,000 square feet of production capacity. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is demonstrated through sustainable practices, including fully recycled water systems and participation in industry-wide sustainability initiatives.We supply high-quality natural stone products for restoration, renovation, and new construction projects across North America, leveraging state-of-the-art technology to process materials like Tennessee Pink, Quaker Gray, and Champlain Black. With memberships in organizations such as the Marble Institute of America and Building Stone Institute since 1993, we maintain industry leadership through innovation, quality assurance, and community engagement initiatives supporting education and local development.
Services
Marble Quarrying
Stone Fabrication
Natural Stone Supply
Architectural Restoration
LEED-Certified Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1993 with 100+ years of combined stone industry expertise
- Vertically integrated operations ensure quality control from quarry to finished product
- Exclusive supplier of Tennessee marble with access to quarries nationwide
- LEED-certified sustainable practices and environmental stewardship initiatives
- State-of-the-art fabrication technology for precision stone processing
Associations and certifications
- Marble Institute of America
- Building Stone Institute
- American Institute of Architects
- Construction Specifications Institute
Services
Marble Quarrying
We operate six Tennessee quarries and access national stone deposits to extract premium natural marble and limestone. Our advanced equipment ensures precise extraction while maintaining material integrity. This process supports architectural projects requiring authentic, durable building materials.
Stone Fabrication
Our 125,000 sq ft facilities use state-of-the-art technology to cut, shape, and finish stone products. We produce tiles, slabs, pavers, and custom architectural elements with precision for both historic and modern applications.
Natural Stone Supply
We supply Tennessee Pink, Quaker Gray, Champlain Black, and other domestic stones nationwide. Our inventory includes standard and custom-cut options for construction, restoration, and landscaping projects requiring durable, low-maintenance materials.
Architectural Restoration
We provide authentic stone matching original materials used in historic buildings. Our expertise supports restoration of landmarks like courthouses, museums, and government buildings with period-accurate Tennessee marble and limestone.
LEED-Certified Solutions
Our environmentally responsible practices include recycled water systems and participation in industry sustainability initiatives. We offer LEED-compliant stone products that reduce environmental impact while maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic value.
People
Monica Gawet
Owner
Co-owner Monica Gawet leads Tennessee Marble's operational strategy, leveraging third-generation stone industry expertise to maintain quality standards and sustainable practices across all quarrying and fabrication processes.
Gus Zacharias
Owner
Co-owner Gus Zacharias oversees business development and client relations, applying decades of experience in natural stone supply to expand the company's national presence while preserving family-owned values.
Questions
What types of natural stone products do you offer?
We provide Tennessee marble, Vermont Verde Antique, Alabama White, Colorado White, and various limestones in formats including tile, slabs, pavers, and custom-cut architectural elements.
Are your stone products environmentally sustainable?
Yes. Our operations use recycled water systems, minimize transportation impacts through vertical integration, and participate in industry sustainability initiatives to ensure responsible stone extraction and processing.
Do you supply stone for historic restoration projects?
Yes. We provide authentic Tennessee marble and other domestic stones for restoration of historic buildings, matching original materials used in structures like Washington D.C.'s Union Station and New York's Rockefeller Center.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We deliver natural stone products across North America, including all U.S. states and Canadian provinces, with quarries and fabrication facilities in Tennessee and partner operations nationwide.
Is Tennessee marble suitable for modern construction?
Yes. Advances in quarrying technology make Tennessee marble more accessible for contemporary applications like countertops, flooring, and exterior cladding while maintaining its historic durability.
What certifications does your company hold?
We are accredited by the Marble Institute of America as a Natural Stone Fabricator and maintain memberships in the Building Stone Institute, American Institute of Architects, and Construction Specifications Institute.
