About Foothills Custom Outdoors: Local Outdoor Living Experts in East Tennessee
Built on Hard Work, Honest Service, and a Love for the Outdoors
Foothills Custom Outdoors was started by Nick Ireson and Samantha Ireson with a simple idea: homeowners in East Tennessee deserve better than a pallet of parts dropped in the driveway and an instruction manual printed in four languages.
Nick and Sam are a husband and wife team based right here in Knoxville. They saw a gap in the market that frustrated them as homeowners themselves. National retailers sell beautiful outdoor structures online, but they do not show up to your property. They do not evaluate your terrain. They do not level posts on a slope, reinforce deck joists under a heavy gazebo, or make sure the anchoring will hold in the next storm. They ship the product and move on.
Nick and Sam decided to do things differently.
What We Do
Foothills Custom Outdoors helps homeowners across Knoxville and East Tennessee select, purchase, and professionally install high quality outdoor structures. Our product lineup includes gazebos, pergolas, outdoor bars, grill gazebos, carports, animal enclosures, patio furniture, grills, and more.
But what sets us apart is not what we sell. It is how we deliver it.
The Conversation
Every project starts with a conversation. Nick or Sam will sit down with you (at your kitchen table, on your back porch, or over the phone) and ask the right questions: What do you want your backyard to feel like? How do you plan to use the space? What is your budget? What does your terrain look like?
From there, we handle everything:
- Product selection guidance based on your property and climate conditions
- Professional assembly and installation with proper anchoring and hardware
- Local, responsive support after the project is complete
- Site evaluation and preparation, including leveling, drainage, and foundation work
- Final walkthrough and care instructions before we leave
Why Local Matters
Nick Ireson grew up understanding what it means to do physical work the right way. Samantha Ireson brings organization, attention to detail, and a commitment to making sure every customer feels heard and respected. Together, they bring complementary strengths to every project.
When you work with Foothills Custom Outdoors, you are not submitting a support ticket to a call center. You are talking to Nick and Sam. They know Knoxville. They know the terrain, the clay, the humidity, the storms, and the neighborhoods. They know what holds up in this climate and what does not. And they stake their reputation on every single installation.
This is not a faceless corporation. It is two people who care deeply about doing excellent work for their neighbors.
Our Service Area
Foothills Custom Outdoors serves homeowners throughout Knoxville, TN and the surrounding East Tennessee area, including:
- Knoxville
- Maryville
- Farragut
- Powell
- Oak Ridge
- Lenoir City
- Alcoa
- Sevierville
If you are unsure whether we serve your area, just ask. We will let you know.
Let Us Help You Build Something Great
Your backyard is one of the best investments you can make in your quality of life. Whether you want a covered grill station for game day, a predator proof chicken coop for your homestead, a carport to protect your truck, or a complete outdoor entertaining space, Nick and Sam are here to help you make it happen.
No pressure. No corporate scripts. Just honest advice, quality products, and professional installation from people who live and work right here in your community.