We are excited to announce that Doug McCarty, FAIA, Chairman Emeritus at McCarty Holsaple McCarty, has received the prestigiousfrom the American Institute of Architects Tennessee Chapter (AIA Tennessee). He was honored during the 2025 AIA Tennessee Conference on Architecture, held in August at the Embassy Suites Downtown in Nashville. The annual awards gala recognized decades of leadership, service, and transformative contributions to Tennessee’s built environment.

Over his five-decade career, Doug has left an indelible mark on East Tennessee’s architecture and community. His notable projects include the Knoxville Convention Center, the University of Tennessee’s Art + Architecture Building (itself selected through a national design competition and widely respected in architectural education), and the restoration of the Tennessee Theatre.

But Doug’s influence goes beyond buildings. He has served on the board of the East Tennessee Community Design Center (ETCDC) for over 40 years, helping to sustain pro bono design services for underserved communities across 16 counties. His mentorship through both his firm and professional service has helped shape many generations of architects and designers.

This award is a celebration of Doug’s lifelong dedication to design, to leadership, and to community. We at MHM are deeply proud of his recognition.