Your Website Should Sound Like Tennessee — Not Silicon Valley
A couple months back, I was at a BBQ joint just outside of Murfreesboro — one of those places with checkered tablecloths, iced tea on tap, and sauce that’ll make you shut up mid-sentence.
The guy at the next table was talking about his pressure washing business.
He goes, “I don’t need some fancy tech nonsense. I just want a website where people can see what I do and call me.”
I nearly turned around and said, “Man, that’s exactly what we do.”
Because around here — in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and all the towns in between — people aren’t looking for bells and whistles.
They’re looking for websites that work, plain and simple.
Sites that load fast, look clean, and feel like they were built by someone who gets it.
At Curtis Design, we’ve been building websites since back when dial-up was still a thing. But we’ve never treated clients like code.
We treat them like neighbors.
Whether you run a guitar repair shop, a coffee roastery, a landscaping crew, or a dog groomer — your site should sound like you, not some marketing agency in a city you’ve never been to.
We build websites that feel like Tennessee.
Honest. Useful. Built with heart.
Tried Freelancers? Tired of Broken Promises?
We’ve heard it more times than I can count:
“I hired a freelancer from Instagram… three weeks in, they ghosted me.”
“My nephew said he’d build me a site for free — that was last year.”
“It kind of works on desktop, but it’s a mess on my phone.”
Sound familiar?
In Tennessee, we’re raised to keep our word. Show up on time. Do the job right.
But when it comes to online stuff — especially cheap website help — those rules seem to vanish.
We once worked with a mechanic in Johnson City who paid $500 to some “web guy” from Reddit. The result?
A site with broken links, blurry photos, and a map that pointed to the wrong town.
Worse? He couldn’t get ahold of the guy to fix it.
DIY builders like Wix or Squarespace promise “easy” — but unless you’ve got hours to burn (and a little design magic in your bones), they end up looking… well, off.
And when you realize you want booking features, reviews, or blog posts — good luck figuring that out.
Let’s be real: your website is your first impression.
Would you let your cousin print your business cards on his home printer?
Didn’t think so.
So why trust your online storefront to someone who’s here today, gone tomorrow?
At Curtis Design, we’ve been doing this for 30+ years.
We don’t disappear, we don’t dodge calls, and we sure as heck don’t leave your homepage looking like a Craigslist ad from 2007.
We Build Clean, Local-Focused Sites That Work
We don’t build websites to win design awards.
We build them to help you get found, build trust, and grow your business — period.
Whether you’re a tattoo studio in Memphis, a realtor in Knoxville, or run a pet grooming business out in Clarksville, here’s what your site needs:
- ✅ Loads fast — no spinning wheels or “please wait” screens
- ✅ Works perfectly on phones (because let’s face it, that’s where folks are searching)
- ✅ Shows up on Google when someone types “electrician near me”
- ✅ Makes it easy to contact you — without digging around
That’s what we do.
At Curtis Design, we don’t use bloated templates or “insert-your-name-here” themes.
We build every site from scratch based on your business, your goals, and your audience.
And we keep it simple — because we know you’ve got better things to do than figure out how to resize a banner image.
Here’s what you get working with us:
- Custom WordPress site that you can actually use
- On-page SEO baked in from the start
- Easy updates (and we’ll show you how)
- Real support from people who answer the phone
We’ve worked with folks all over Tennessee, and you know what they all say?
“I wish I’d done this sooner.”
How Much Does a Website Cost in Tennessee?
Alright, let’s talk money — because sooner or later, that’s the big question.
We get this a lot:
“So… how much does a website cost?”
Truth is, there’s no magic number.
Because no two businesses are the same — and no two websites should be either.
That said, here’s what we’ve seen in Tennessee over the years:
- A clean, five-page site for a small HVAC business in Franklin? Around $2,000–$2,800
- A local café in Chattanooga with online ordering? Closer to $3,500–$4,500
- A custom e-commerce site for handmade goods in Johnson City? About $5,500–$6,500
But here’s the thing we always tell people:
These numbers aren’t a menu. They’re examples.
We don’t hand out cookie-cutter prices.
Because what you need might be simpler — or more complex — than the next guy.
Maybe you need 3 pages, maybe 12.
Maybe you already have your photos and copy.
Or maybe you’re starting from scratch and need help with everything.
That’s why we don’t guess.
We schedule a free 15-minute call, ask the right questions, and then give you a number that’s tailored to your needs — not someone else’s.
Could your site cost $2,000?
Absolutely.
Could it be $4,000 or more? Maybe — if you need bells and whistles.
But until we talk, we won’t pretend to know.
We’ll listen first. Always.
15 Minutes Could Change Your Business Online
We know reaching out to a web design company can feel… weird.
You don’t want to get sold to.
You don’t want some guy in a headset pitching you a $10,000 package.
And trust me — that’s not us.
At Curtis Design, we’ve been helping real businesses — just like yours — get online and stay competitive for over 30 years.
Here’s what we offer:
- A free, no-strings 15-minute call
- Straight talk (no tech jargon)
- Honest advice, even if it’s “you don’t need a whole new site”
- A quote that’s actually based on your needs — not some random pricing chart
Whether you’re just getting started or you’re finally ready to upgrade that site your cousin made in 2014, we’re here to make it easy.
📞 Let’s talk.
💬 Tell us what’s on your mind.
🎯 We’ll point you in the right direction — no pressure, no fluff.
👉 Click here to schedule your free call
You might be surprised how much a short chat can change things.