About

     Welcome to an environment designed and curated for builders, fabricators, crafters and DIY enthusiasts.  I’m Jeff Estes, a home builder, small business consultant, and fabrication instructor based in Nashville.

     In 2014 I became majority owner of Five String Furniture, where I had the opportunity and privilege of growing a small team of welders, woodworkers and fabricators capable who excelled at building custom furniture and fixtures for brands like Budweiser, Moxy Hotels, and Cracker Barrel. Around 2016, I founded Loading Dock Nashville, a coffee shop and bar designed to support local artists and makers while providing a creative venue for the community. 

     Selling both companies in 2018, I stepped away from the furniture and hospitality industry  to focus on my work as a home builder, small business consultant, and fabrication instructor, combining my passion for building with years of experience to help others bring their projects to life.