Tennessee Plumbing Company Celebrates 6 Years with Expanded Team

Tennessee Standard Plumbing and Drain in Lenoir City marks milestone with 50-person workforce to serve growing Knoxville region.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

Tennessee Standard Plumbing - Lenoir City is celebrating its sixth year in business, now operating with a team of 50 professionals to serve residential and commercial plumbing needs across the Knoxville metropolitan area. The company's growth reflects increased demand for skilled plumbing services in the region due to population growth and infrastructure development.

Why it matters

The expansion of Tennessee Standard Plumbing's workforce demonstrates the company's ability to meet the evolving plumbing needs of the Knoxville community, including both routine service and complex system requirements. As the region experiences residential and commercial development, the availability of a trusted local plumbing provider with expanded capacity has become increasingly important.

The details

Tennessee Standard Plumbing has grown from a small team to 50 professionals, allowing the company to maintain its commitment to same-day service while expanding its capacity to serve both residential and commercial clients throughout the Knoxville area. The company offers a range of services, including drain repair, water piping installation, water heater maintenance, gas line services, kitchen and bathroom plumbing, underground water and drain work, and specialized commercial solutions like backflow testing and boiler services.

  • Tennessee Standard Plumbing is celebrating its 6th year in business in 2026.
  • The company has grown from a small team to 50 professionals as of 2026.

The players

Tennessee Standard Plumbing

A plumbing company serving residential and commercial clients in the Knoxville, Tennessee metropolitan area.

Kelton Balka

The owner of Tennessee Standard Plumbing.

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What they’re saying

“Reaching our sixth year with a team of fifty dedicated professionals reflects the trust our community has placed in us. This growth allows us to maintain our commitment to same-day service while expanding our capacity to serve both residential and commercial clients throughout the region.”

— Kelton Balka, Owner

What’s next

As Tennessee Standard Plumbing approaches its seventh year, the company plans to continue focusing on workforce development, service consistency, and infrastructure readiness to support the growing plumbing needs of the Knoxville region.

The takeaway

Tennessee Standard Plumbing's growth from a small team to a 50-person workforce demonstrates the company's ability to adapt to the evolving plumbing demands of the Knoxville metropolitan area, maintaining a commitment to professional service and community engagement as the region experiences residential and commercial development.