C.A. Howell and Company has over 40 years active experience in construction and real estate. The company has specific experience helping Customers buy and lease real estate, developing build-to-suit office buildings, managing construction projects, outfitting workplaces, and relocating to new facilities.

Our Customers tell us they expect 8 key results when they start a new workplace project: They expect their workplace to reflect the Big Idea that drives their business. They expect their facility to meet their operational needs for 5 to 10 years. They expect their workplace to project an image consistent with their Company’s culture and brand. They expect their project to finish quickly, their money spent effectively within the budget, and to achieve a high level of quality. They expect the transition to the new facility to be seamless. They expect to work with people they trust and their employees to be treated with respect. They expect their key managers to focus on their core business and not have their attention diverted by the construction and relocation process. They expect to be more profitable as a result of the project. And they want these results delivered in alignment with their Company’s values, mission and goals!

CAHCo is a sub-chapter S corporation chartered by the State of Tennessee and is a licensed real estate broker. Charles Howell founded the company in 1899. The company moved its headquarters to 2704 12th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee in 1939. The company was incorporated October 26,1983. C.A. Howell and Company is wholly-owned by Andy Howell.

Established in 1899 by Charles A. Howell as a paint- contracting firm, C.A. Howell and Company (CAHCo) was founded based on a single aim: service, for profit, at a risk. Charlie was active in the community and was a charter member of the Nashville Rotary Club. The company’s very unique early 1900’s stationery is still proudly displayed and often used in the company’s marketing materials. The 1920’s customer list included: Cain-Sloan Company, Richland Country Club, Cheek-Neal Coffee Company, and Standard Candy Company. Charles A. Howell, Jr. changed the company’s business to general contracting. He acquired the company’s headquarters, called "The Shop", in 1939. During his tenure as CEO, he focused on communicating the company’s values and doing what the Customer needed done. Charles A. Howell, III expanded the company’s markets to include significant and historic construction projects across the state of Tennessee. Customers included Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Smith, J.C. Bradford and Co., Belle Meade Mansion, The Hermitage, Travelers Rest, and Historic Rugby. Charles III actively served his community, friends, and family by starting an independent school, serving in a number of public and government positions, and coaching athletic teams. In 2025, CAHCo is a Management Contractor specializing in leading real estate, construction, and relocation projects for growing companies.