--- title: "Big Whiskey Land & Cattle Co — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/big-whiskey-land-and-cattle-co-pfvwus-pf~721818206 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721818206.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Big Whiskey Land & Cattle Co" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/20a3262f01ba04b2_5395-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chattanooga, Tennessee 37363, United States" latitude: 35.0781 longitude: -85.0635 phone: "(423) 240-5455" website: http://bigwhiskeyhomes.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 4 followers: 46 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # Big Whiskey Land & Cattle Co Original Houzz profile: [Big Whiskey Land & Cattle Co](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/big-whiskey-land-and-cattle-co-pfvwus-pf~721818206) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Chattanooga, TN - **Serves:** Chattanooga, Collegedale, Apison, Ooltewah - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Being hired to build someone’s dream home is intensely personal, we take great pains to understand what makes your home uniquely yours. We are dedicated to perfecting even the smallest detail, because our signature is on every home. The styles of our homes are as unique as our clients. With each new client, a dream home becomes reality. Who We Are Rick and Lin have lived in Chattanooga, TN for more than 18 years. They have three children and six grandchildren. Rick’s wife Lin provides complimentary design services to all of our customers. This service includes everything from choosing paint colors, sink styles, custom trim moldings, plumbing fixtures, and lighting. As a hands-on builder, Rick is personally involved in all aspects of every home from design to finish, preferring to maintain total control over every project. In order to do this, Rick is on site every day. “I take a personal interest and extreme pride in every home I build,” he says. Future homeowners can discuss ideas directly with Rick – there are no project managers or other go-betweens, so the service is direct and personal. Community We believe in being a part of our community…and we believe in giving back to our community. Big Whiskey Land & Cattle Co. is a proactive community builder. We sponsor school functions, youth sports programs, and non-profits throughout the area. We support and have given money and our time to many community non-profit organizations. We are politically active and are environmentally-conscious builders who live, eat, and work among our neighbors. At Big Whiskey Builders, we proudly and actively participate in endeavors whose aim it is to better our community. Our Promise The standards for our homes include quality features that are typically considered custom upgrades by most other home builders. We work with only the finest materials, best craftsmen, and most reputable vendors to create distinctive custom homes. From start to finish, we strive to make your experience a positive, enjoyable process. Customer Satisfaction We design the home our clients want to live in, not the home we want them to build. We care about each client and become faithful stewards of their dreams, keeping loyal clients coming back by respecting what’s important to you. We measure our success not by the number of homes we build each year, but by our customers’ satisfaction. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes ### Areas Served - Chattanooga - Collegedale - Apison - Ooltewah ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Big Whiskey Land & Cattle Co | | Address | Chattanooga, Tennessee 37363, United States | | Phone | (423) 240-5455 | | Website | http://bigwhiskeyhomes.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 46 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/BigWhiskeyLandAndCattleCo - Blog — http://bigwhiskeybuilders.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Big Whiskey Land & Cattle Co](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/big-whiskey-land-and-cattle-co-pfvwus-pf~721818206) - **Website:** http://bigwhiskeyhomes.com/ - **Phone:** (423) 240-5455 ## Credentials **Affiliations** - [NAHB Certified Graduate Builder](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-certified-graduate-builder-pfvwus-pf~27188443) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Jeremie Price, April 2016** > I am a local professional within the building material business in the Chatt Area. I have been providing building materials to Big Whiskey and his team for a number of years with a 100% positive experience. I wish more in the industry was like Mr Rick Harris. Thanks for allowing JB Millworks to be a part of your team! **★★★★★ — Jordan Gallup, Jan. 2016** > We have purchased two homes from Rick and Big Whiskey Land & Cattle Co. Our first house in Ooltewah, was already framed when we went under contract. Rick and his wife, Lin, walked us through all the steps while finishing our beautiful home. We later decided to move closer to downtown Chattanooga and immediately called Rick again. He helped us find and secure a beautiful lot, overlooking the Tennessee River, and built our dream home. Rick is a very good listener and also gives great advice. Our home was also built very efficiently, which made our power bill half the price of homes our same size. I highly recommend Rick Harris and Big Whiskey Land & Cattle Co. **★★★★★ — rbtrader, Jan. 2016** > My wife Pat and I could not be any happier that we picked Rick Harris and his Big Whiskey team to build our house. We already owned a lot in a very developed neighborhood, so the challenge was to pick a house that would fit in and work with a lot that had mature trees. Rick had great ideas, and we worked together to put a great plan together. > The building process only took about 9 months, and we had a chance to put a lot of our own ideas into every square foot of the finished product. Rick went beyond the call of duty to find the siding that we had seen on a few houses. We really liked it, but it was not common in our community. Rick figured our what it was and found a good source to get it for us. > I cannot say enough about the quality of the finished product, and how we had great wo way communication during the building process. Rick looked out for our budget when we had ideas that were impractically expensive, and he also found some ways do extras that we still appreciate every day. Overall, I would highly recommend Rick and Big Whiskey to build your house. **★★★★★ — Steve Cleary, Jan. 2016** > We chose Rick Harris and Big Whiskey Builders to handle our Kitchen remodel. The craftsmanship and professionalism in which the project was completed was terrific. We were so impressed and satisfied that when it was time to refinish the lower level of our home we made just one call to Big Whiskey Builders. If you are looking for a contractor who delivers on his promises Rick should be your choice. ## Selected projects - [Lot 29 Skyfall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lot-29-skyfall-pj-vj~2840676) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - [Sailmaker](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sailmaker-pj-vj~3001165) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 107 - [Lot 22 Skyfall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lot-22-skyfall-pj-vj~2175394) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 62 - [Lot 20 Skyfall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lot-20-skyfall-pj-vj~2175118) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 43 - [Lot 11 Skyfall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lot-11-skyfall-pj-vj~2841468) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [Skyfall - French Country Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyfall-french-country-architecture-pj-vj~1543083) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: French Country is an Old World style of design that emerged in the US after the first world war when soldiers were coming back from Europe and building homes inspired by the cottages and manors of the French countryside. French Country style homes have steeped pitched rooflines and place the main entrance of the home front and center. Such symmetry is a common element both in exterior elevations and floor plans. The materials used in this style reflect pastoral elements, like stone, wood, straw… - [Skyfall - Classic Georgian Revival Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyfall-classic-georgian-revival-architecture-pj-vj~1543106) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: The Georgian Revival often has the Classic Colonial shape. Typically two or three stories tall, these designs are symmetrical with hipped, gable, or gambrel roofs. Elaborate doorways are usual, with pilasters, sidelights, and even porticos. In a departure from true colonial houses, there are combination windows in some Georgian Revival Houses, with two or even three separate units installed as one. The sash may have multiple lights or a single pane of glass, as 12/1,6/6, or 1/1 configurations ar… - [Skyfall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyfall-pj-vj~1495582) - Location: Apison, TN - Photos: 15 - [Skyfall - Craftsman Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyfall-craftsman-architecture-pj-vj~1543098) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Striving for "honesty of design" is the hallmark of the Craftsman and Craftsman-style home. The open floor plan and earth-hugging horizontal profile was ideally suited for California's mild year-round climate. The design was heavily influenced by the architecture of the Spanish mission buildings and the Japanese aesthetic that was seen everywhere in the first decades of the 20th century. The essential distinction is that a Craftsman house is unique, typically architect designed and artisan const… - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exteriors-pj-vj~1177779) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Outdoors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoors-pj-vj~1177775) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Kitchen and bath cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-and-bath-cabinetry-pj-vj~1178373) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - [Big Whiskey Custom Homes - Chattanooga, TN](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-whiskey-custom-homes-chattanooga-tn-pj-vj~1546198) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 53 - [Reneau Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reneau-residence-pj-vj~1546156) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - [1035 Dartmouth Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/1035-dartmouth-street-pj-vj~1989699) - Location: Chattanooga, TN - Photos: 32 - [Lot 2 1039 Dartmouth Park Subdivision](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lot-2-1039-dartmouth-park-subdivision-pj-vj~1543020) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 38 - Description: Incredibly spacious North Chattanooga home with over-sized two car garage on the very, very convenient Dartmouth with walk-ability to everything North Chattanooga, Riverview, Downtown & North Shore offering top tier shopping, dining and entertainment. Riverview Park is just seconds away along with commute to Normal Park Elementary & Upper School. Open floor plan that promotes casual living with great opportunity for entertaining with light open kitchen featuring custom painted cabinets, stainles… - [Kennerly Court](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kennerly-court-pj-vj~1549099) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 44 - [Black Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/black-residence-pj-vj~1177762) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - [Dartmouth Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dartmouth-park-pj-vj~1495576) - Location: Chattanooga, TN - Photos: 8 - Description: Dartmouth Park is located just blocks from the Normal Park School, Bright School and GPS as well as numerous fine eateries. 1041 and 1039 are complete. 1039 is sold. Here are the next two homes now under construction. Ready for occupancy before the holidays. Come by for a visit. - [Sadler Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sadler-residence-pj-vj~1549469) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 35 [See all 42 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/big-whiskey-land-and-cattle-co-pfvwus-pf~721818206) ## Ideabooks - [Laundry Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75658127/list/laundry-rooms) — 16 ideas - [farm house kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94201407/list/farm-house-kitchen) — 6 ideas - [small bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/91950325/list/small-bathrooms) — 6 ideas - [outdoors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64606184/list/outdoors) — 22 ideas - [Plans](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51207090/list/plans) — 12 ideas - [Aging In Place](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76674108/list/aging-in-place) — 1 idea - [Bar](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76673941/list/bar) — 8 ideas - [Entrance features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73243666/list/entrance-features) — 3 ideas - [Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51705942/list/porch) — 41 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55998742/list/bathrooms) — 11 ideas - [bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56317456/list/bedrooms) — 3 ideas - [Closets](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61759572/list/closets) — 5 ideas - [Wall finishes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59850184/list/wall-finishes) — 2 ideas - [Details](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56318280/list/details) — 3 ideas [See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rick-harris3921) ## Community Q&A **Q: i like that bed where i can bay it also that lamp ? Just love it .** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I purchased these items at the Atlanta Buyers Mart. The vendors change there often so I can not remember the vendors just the Atlanta Buyers Mart. Thanks for your interest **Q: Room dimensions?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi! Would you please provide the dimensions for this room? I am working on a plan to carve out a VERY small guest room in our house, and trying to get an idea of what size would work reasonably. Thank you! This is a beautiful room! A: 12x12 **Q: Night table** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find that beautiful night table? A: I believe the homeowners purchased this set from a dealer at the Atlanta Mart. Sorry I don't have more details **Q: What is wall color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the colors A: \[Sherwin Williams either Dovetail \#7018 or Requisite Gray \#7023\[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/paint-dsvw-vd~3708689) **Q: What brand are the Island Lights?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Sorry Lisa I no longer have that information. Thanks for your interest **Q: TV size** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me the size of the TV? A: 52in --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*