Blackwell and Blackwell Construction

I just saw this on CNN, why don't this happen in TN because it sure needs to. It seems that everyone sticks together in TN, but I believe sooner or later it will happen.

I certainly think it should happen in my case just read all the post here under Blackwell and Blackwell Construction and judge for yourself.

CNN:
Thirty people, including two mayors, arrested in federal probe of public corruption in New Jersey, prosecutors say.

[Cherrah2007]

"stupid"
Clarksville
U.S.A.

In control of the "Big Show."
Blackwell and Backwell Construction is not the only one at fault; the City of Clarksville has to approve and inspect all stages of construction that go on. Alot of stages are "over-looked" and construction is still allowed to go on. It is the only construction company in the City of Clarksville that I have ever worked for where this has been allowed to happen.
Their unproffesional attitude has been seen by many. They seem to think they can do or say what ever they want to their customers and employees. I have heard many times that "We are in control of the big show." It is very interesting how they get away with so much and stay in business.

THIS IS ONE OF THE POST I PULLED OFF OF ONE OF THE OTHER SITES THAT I COMPLAINED ON CALLED RIP REPORT A WHILE AGO.

[Cherrah2007]

Re: Blackwell and Blackwell Construction - Clarksville, TN

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If you have a home built during 2006 to July 2008 by Blackwell and Blackwell Construction (comprised of Eric and Christopher Blackwell) and you have gone to the States Attorney General, TN Licensing Contractor's Board, Consumer Affairs, BBB, etc about and haven't received any help just as I had don't stop complaining, make them sick of you. You're stopping is what they want you to do. A home is a major investment and you should allow anyone to take away your rights of speaking up about your problems. Right now it appears that some of the agencies are covering up the complaints due to all of the illegal activity that has taken place and been allowed by the Blackwell's. So you need to start posting your complaints here so the world can see, go to SqueakyWheel.com and Rip Off Report, Home | HADD - Home Owners Against Deficient Dwellings, and any other place to complain. But, definitely here. If you know of anyone who's unhappy please send them to this link. Don't allow for another second not to have your voice heard. It's you who has to live with your unhappiness about this situation everyday as they go along happy in their lives making millions of bucks building residential homes and commercial businesses.

Any homeowner in Clarksville with a home built by Blackwell and Blackwell knows that they have a reputation for bad building. Eric Blackwell received his license by the board in August 2008 prior to that he nor his brother were licensed to build, yet the city gave them possibly hundreds of building permits. Now the Director of the TN Licensing Board Ms. Lazenby is trying to change her initial story, but it won't work. There's no way it will work. She knows the father wasn't in the business, she and I communicated it many times through mode of email (therefore how could he (their father) had produced legal financial documentation to the board in order to renew his license without it being false, I just don't see how that could be possible). I even begged her to revoke their father's license for allowing his son's to use it. Now she's trying to say they were his subcontractors (isn't that hilarious)?

If you look on the contractor's board displinarian actions for April and July 2008 you will find that there father William S. Blackwell was fined those $3000, but notice the fine he was given, (contracting in a name other than his business name). That was the first red flag. How could he be fined like that when he wasn't in the business at all? I even addressed this issue with Ms. Lazenby but by this time she wasn't willing to communicate much at all with me. The fathers business was Blackwell Construction and the son's called themselves Blackwell and Blackwell Construction (a business comprised of Eric William and Christopher S. Blackwell). These are two total businesses, but the thing was, the son's weren't licensed to run a business or as contractors at this time AND the father wasn't in the business YET he just turned it over to his son's AS IF HE COULD DO IT LIKE THAT BECAUSE THEY WERE HIS SON'S! All of us with eyes and can see can plainly read the rules of turning over a business from the website. There is a process involved FOR WHICH they did not follow. Ms. Lazenby told me herself that the son's and the father said at a meeting with them that they thought they could do it that away. The board accepted this! How could they, why would they? When they (the board) knew the regulations. They only fined the son's $1000 for building my home unlicensed, what about all the other homes they built. Another red flag.

Everyone and anyone with any sense at all knows a subcontractor CAN'T BUILD A HOME! But, at first she (Ms. Lazenby) said they were listed only as employees of his business, now she's saying they were subcontractors. She also is saying that she never received the alleged list stating the homes that the Blackwell's built after the cease and desist, so that is why Eric was allowed a license. That too is so funny because I sent it to her twice, to Ms. Roberts, and the board's attorney Ms. Tarter. I also called Ms. Lazenby twice and left messages about it on her phone. None of what she said matters because I have proof of all that and will be sending a copy to the Commissioner next week. Thank God for technology.

To add to the above statement, the meeting that they (the board) had in Memphis TN in this meeting there was absolute no mentioning of the list sent to the board about the Blackwell's continuing to build after the cease and desist, but Ms. Lazenby is now saying that it was. But again THANK GOD FOR TECHNOLOGY, because I pulled a copy of this meeting off of the internet months ago (oops, they can't go back and change that) and I will post the section about the Blackwell's and my case. You can judge for yourself as to whether or not they mentioned the list of homes build after the cease and desist.

I'll keep you posted. I've been told the Blackwell's are angry about the posts here and the pictures. Give me a break. I am beyond angry for all of what I've had to go through for all of these years when dealing with who is supposed to be professional's. I'm exhausted and sick (literally) by having so many doors shut in my face and not one single reputable person to stand up for what is right or the truth. I'm the victim here and they need to stop acting as if they are the victims. Think of how they would feel if it would have happened to their closest loved one (mother or daughter), they would be furious. Why should I feel any different?

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This is a copy of the minutes that the board held concerning my case, it doesn't mention our names, but it's definitely my case. You can find this on the web unless they pulled it. Now you judge for yourselves if you see any mention about the letters or phones called I made or sent to the licensing contractors board or the boards attorney about the Blackwell's not ceasing and desisting. It doesn't not at all. I'm only posting what pertains to my case.

Matter of fact it sounds pretty biased to me. They had no concern about the seriousness of what happened and on top of that said that they had no reason to believe them to be dishonest. Are you KIDDING ME!

This clearly shows the type of system (good old boy cover up) in place. People don't care until it happens to them.



STATE OF TENNESSEE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
BOARD FOR LICENSING OCNTRACTORS
BOARD MEETING
MAY 20, 2008
HELD AT
HOLIDAY INN SELECT DOWNTOWN
160 UNION AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
DEBI ROGERS
REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL REPORTER
CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTER
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER
2158 BERRY BUSH LANE
CORDOVA TENNESSEE 38016
(901) 380-2086 or (901) 413-4469
DEBI-ROGERS@COMCAST.NET
BOARD FOR LICENSING CONTRACTORS MAY 2008 MEETING
APPEARANCES
BOARD MEMBERS:
MR. KEITH WHITTINGTON
JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE
MR. GLENN STILL
DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE
MR. FRANK NEAL
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
MR. LARRY PARKS - CHAIRMAN
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
MR. CLIFF HUNT
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
MR. MARVIN SANDRELL
COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE
MR. ERNEST OWENS
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
MS. CINDI DeBUSK
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
ATTORNEYS:
MS. BETH TARTER
MS. NICOLE CANTER
STAFF MEMBERS:
MS. CAROLYN LAZENBY
MS. TELISE ROBERTS
MS. KATHY HOLLIMAN
COURT REPORTER:
DEBI ROGERS, RPR, CSR, CCR
2158 Berry Bush Lane
Memphis, Tennessee 38016
(901) 380-2086 or (901) 413-4469
debi-rogers@comcast.net
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MR. NEAL: I've got one,
18 Mr. Chairman.
19 This is an application for a
20 license where a complaint was filed against
21 an existing license holder. The existing
22 license holder is a father. The application
23 for the new license are son's.
24 The complaint that was filed was
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1 in connection with a complaint on a
2 residential home built by the son using a
3 permit number -- or to a pull a permit with
4 the license number of the father.
5 As I say, both of the individuals
6 appeared. A citation had been issued against
7 the father's license, and he has since paid
8 that citation.
9 I might mention at this time, that
10 the father has been licensed since the late
11 '80s with no complaints registered against
12 him.
13 The thought process was that the
14 son could build under his father's license,
15 since he worked for him, and pull permits.
16 All that said, the question rises
17 as to whether or not to grant a license for
18 the new applicant, since there really are no
19 charges against him. However, they now
20 understand that that really was not the
21 proper method that they should have been
22 operating, and that is the reason for the
23 asking of the new license.
24 After interviewing both of these
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1 people, in my opinion, they are certainly not
2 dishonest people, and they seem to be trying
3 to do the right thing.
4 To the extent that the complaint
5 that has been filed by the purchaser/owner of
6 the house in question with defects involved,
7 they have agreed to repurchase the home from
8 the claimant at the full price that they sold
9 it to her for.
10 That person is currently trying to
11 gain additional funds over and above the
12 amount that she paid for the house. And as I
13 understand it, she has threatened to sue in
14 order to retain that.
15 That's, generally, the background
16 on the information. So my recommendation was
17 that this firm who's asked for the license.
18 Who has some four spec homes under
19 construction now but no work as been
20 performed on them since mid December of '07,
21 awaiting some outcome of the decision about
22 an application for license, that they be
23 given a consent order for $1,000 fine,
24 basically just because, and that their
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1 license be issued as requested on June 15,
2 '08.
3 Anyone have any questions or
4 comments?
5 MR. STILL: Was that tabled as a
6 motion?
7 MR. NEAL: Yes, sir.
8 MR. STILL: I'll second that.
9 MR. PARKS: That's an amendment to
10 the original motion.
11 MR. STILL: That's right.
12 MR. PARKS: Technically, I think.
13 Are there other files to be
14 discussed?
15 MR. NEAL: Well, what are we going
16 to do with this one?
17 MR. PARKS: Well, all right.
18 Sorry.
19 We need -- I have a vote on this
20 amendment for the motion.
21 MR. NEAL: But how do you amend?
22 MR. PARKS: You amended it. I
23 mean, he -- I'm taking it that Cliff made a
24 motion to accept them as presented, so Frank
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1 is modifying.
2 MR. NEAL: Oh, okay. I see.
3 MR. PARKS: He's amending that
4 initial motion.
5 MR. NEAL: Okay.
6 MR. PARKS: So may I have a vote
7 on the amendment regarding this one licensee
8 Number 61025?
9 All in favor say I, please.
10 (UNANIMOUS VOTE)
11 MR. PARKS: All right. Is there
12 any other files, applicants, today to be
13 discussed?
14 MR. NEAL: Will you and Carolyn
15 get together and send him a consent order?
16 MS. TARTER: Right. I was going
17 to clarify.
18 Do you want to do a consent order
19 against the son, correct, for working off of
20 the father's license?
21 MR. NEAL: Right.
22 MS. TARTER: Okay.
23 MR. PARKS: All right. Now, all
24 in favor of the original motion as amended
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1 now say I.
2 (UNANIMOUS VOTE)
3 MR. PARKS: Thank you.

[Cherrah2007]

I saw a couple of Contractors this week who also do home repairs and they told me that I should not attempt to repair my home until I got a Structural Engineer out to my home to determine if there is actual structural damage or not. I was told that I certainly have the probability due to the fact of the extent of my problems. I was advised that if I tried to do the repairs all it would do is cover up the damage and eventually they would appear again prettty quickly, then I could be liable because I know of the problems (if I sold it). I was further told that it could be just terrible construction which is causing it all (which I think that is the main issue considering how some of the simpliest things are so improperly done and very cleary seen now). Will keep you updated on that. Funny thing about this is someone from the city came out to my house last week and you wouldn't believe how he made an excuse for every single thing (everything, then he finally admitted it was definitely abnormal settling, because he knew I wasn't ignorant enough to believe him). I have door frames that are tilting to the left, the area that's made for the TV to sit in tilts to the left, so many cracks (not just in seams either) somewhere in everyroom and many has widened, to include the ones in the kitchen and bathroom floors. I can go on and on and on, yet the city guy had an excuse for it all. I was very upset and I let him know it too (and I guess you know I haven't heard anything else from them and really don't expect too although they said I would the same day), so that is one reason I had other contractor's who are indeed licensed not from the city (because I don't trust them), but can work in TN to see it. They were neutral, repulsed but neutral, but definitely didn't have nothing to lose or gain, so they told me the truth. This is all driving me crazy. Now I have to fork out $300 or $400 for this Engineer.

You people have no idea who the Blackwell Family is. You shouldn't be speaking from devils mouth if you don't know the entire situation. The Blackwell Boys and Father are great wonderful people. If you have a problem with your house stop and think about what your wants were. I have lived in a Blackwell built house for 21 years and are still here .. No problems at all. So don't be to quick to judge those if you don't want to be judged.

nonsense---the house they built many of us was of criminally poor quality!!!

And be sure they will pay! There are many people now involved.

Could they really be criminally arrested?

Wow that would make my day.

The devil works through those Blackwells. Praise God and ye shall resolve.

[Cherrah2007]

Originally Posted by Unregistered You people have no idea who the Blackwell Family is. You shouldn't be speaking from devils mouth if you don't know the entire situation. The Blackwell Boys and Father are great wonderful people. If you have a problem with your house stop and think about what your wants were. I have lived in a Blackwell built house for 21 years and are still here .. No problems at all. So don't be to quick to judge those if you don't want to be judged.

At least one thing you're right about (I DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE). But I do know what happened to me and I know it's civil and criminal and that's a fact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm the victim here and is that how it goes? Victims are the one's who speaks from devils mouth? Get the heck out here WHOEVER YOU ARE. You're a liar that's what you are because I know that by the way my house is falling apart there is no way in heck you have lived in a home built by the Blackwell's for 21 years. Well, let me be fair here. WHEN their father WAS in the business, maybe he did over look things better than what his son's are. But there's no way on this earth anything built under Eric or Chris has no problems, I simiply can't believe that. I'm positive that they've learned a major lesson with this whole ordeal, but it's far from over until they do what is right. They think that they can't be touched over this situation, well let me give you a wake up call EVERYONE CAN AT SOME POINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your reply. As far as being judged, please do, because I know I haven't told one single lie and I have proof to back up every word I have said. Now you take that and ponder on it. (Your little wink is right back at you)

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You people sending these negative things to this forum remember this; you will have to pay for lying and for protecting people who knowingly do wrong to others. You put yourself in that situation but KARMA (however you spell it) is something. I live it every day and I know what I've posted is true.