End of Year Donation

December 2024

At the end of every calendar year, our firm donates a portion of our proceeds to a charity important to our firm. Our core values of SIGLI (service, integrity, generosity, learning and improvement) guide every decision we make, and this year the charity of choice was Tennessee Riverkeeper. The Tennessee Riverkeeper’s mission is to protect the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers by enforcing environmental law and educating the public.

They advocate for the watershed to ensure that future generations will inherit safe, clean water in their communities. For more information on Tennessee Riverkeeper, visit their website here.

1% For the Planet

November 2024

Hereford Dooley Architects joined 1% for the Planet in 2024, committing to donate 1% of annual sales directly to nonprofit environmental organizations. Becoming a 1% for the Planet member is another significant step in the firm taking meaningful action to better the planet. By pledging 1% of revenue as it grows, we hope to raise the bar of what it means for businesses to be a valuable part of outcomes that support the environment and protect our planet.

‘Currently, only 3% of total philanthropy goes to the environment and, only 5% of that comes from businesses. The planet needs bigger support than this, and our growing network of business members are doing vital work to increase giving and support on-the-ground action. We're excited to welcome Hereford Dooley Architects to our global movement,' says Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet.

Today, 1% for the Planet has over 4800 business members from 110+ countries. Altogether, contributions of 1% of annual sales, have raised over $670 million to support approved environmental partners across the globe.* Environmental partners are approved based on referrals, track record, and their focus on environmental issues. There are thousands of approved partners worldwide; members can find and support the causes that matter most to them. View stories of the impact of environmental giving and the transformative potential of partnerships in the 1% for the Planet's global network. To learn more about membership, visit onepercentfortheplanet.org.

*Stats as of November 2024 from onepercentfortheplanet.org

American Heart Association Heart Walk

September 2024

On September 21st, we participated in the American Heart Association Heart Walk by walking two miles under our group name of Team SIGLI. SIGLI is inspired by our core values of service, integrity, generosity, learning and improvement.
It also happened to be the 100th anniversary for the American Heart Association, so it made the day even more special. We followed the walk with a picnic in Centennial Park. It was a great day raising funds to save lives from heart disease and stroke by promoting physical activity and heart-healthy living.

Trip Hereford moderates AIA/AAH Resiliency Presentation

September 2024

Our very own Trip Hereford was a moderator along (with Marc Rowland from Rowland Architecture), for the AIA/AAH September educational session on resiliency, which was hosted by AIA Middle Tennessee. The session focused on integrating strategies to better support communities during extreme weather events, ensuring healthcare facilities remain functional and safe when critical care is needed the most.

The discussion also featured George Huddleston (Catalyst Design Group), Jim Parker (Structural Design Group), Boyd Johnson (I.C. Thomasson) and Jud Adams (Power Management Corporation).

Irma Briz Moncayo joins Hereford Dooley Architects

September 2024

Irma Briz Moncayo joined Hereford Dooley Architects in September of 2024. She is from The Woodlands, TX and a graduate of Auburn University. She has wanted to be an architect since she was six years old and is bilingual. Irma has joined Sara’s team as project assistant.

Welcome to the team, Irma!

Jake Millman joins Hereford Dooley Architects

July 2024

Please join us in welcoming Jake Millman to Hereford Dooley Architects. Jake is from Charleston, SC and a recent graduate of Auburn University. Fun fact, he was our summer intern last year!

We are happy to have you back with us, Jake.

Promotions to Project Coordinators

July 2024

We are pleased to share the promotions of Jesse Stevens, Michelle Blackwell and Dylan Bellah to project coordinators. They all have been Hereford Dooly Architects since their college graduations in 2021, and have been on various teams working on a variety of projects.

Meghan Luecht joins Hereford Dooley

July 2024

We are happy to share Meghan Luecht has joined the firm. Meghan is originally from Chicago and attended the University of Kentucky for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. When not working, she loves spending time in the outdoors. Meghan joined Tyler's team as a project assistant.

30th Anniversary

July 15, 2024

On July 15th we celebrated our 30th anniversary with our annual staff photo. We are thankful to all of our clients throughout the years and look forward to many more wonderful projects in the future.

Hereford Dooley Architects receives Nashville Living Wage certification

July 2024

We are excited to share Hereford Dooley Architects is a certified Nashville Living Wage employer. A living wage is the minimum amount a worker must earn to afford basic necessities, without public or private assistance. The Nashville Living Wage is based on the survival wage rate for Davidson County, which was determined by the 2023 ALICE Report from the United Way of Tennessee. They hope to educate our community on the importance and urgency of a "more just" minimum wage. We wanted to apply to be a Nashville Living Wage employer because it aligns with our core values, which guide every decision we make in our firm. SIGLI, the acronym we have given our values, helps us make important business decisions that are not only a reflection of our firm but our people as well. With our values of service, integrity, generosity, learning, and improvement at the heart of our firm, we are proud to be a certified Nashville Living Wage employer. More information can be found on their website.

Welcome Grace Capps

June 2024

Join us in welcoming our summer intern Grace Capps. She is currently a student at Belmont University and is from Knoxville. Grace is enjoying attending site visits this summer and seeing drawings brought to life.

AIA Conference

June 2024

Trip Hereford and Sara Frederick attended the national AIA Conference on Architecture and Design in Washington D.C. At this years conference, there were four days worth of keynote speakers, instructors, seminars and more.

Projects by Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare are listed in U.S. News & World Report as top Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Congratulations to Surgery Ventures, powered by HCA Healthcare for 20 of their Surgery Centers being recognized as the 2024-2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers by U.S. News & World Report. Hereford Dooley Architects is proud to have worked on a wide range of design and planning services on over half of their projects that made the list.

Including:

• Austin Endoscopy Center – South 
• Memorial Endoscopy Center 
• Reston Surgery Center
• Ridgeline Surgicenter
• Overland Park Surgery Center
• Specialty Surgery Center
• Summit Surgery Center
• Gulf Pointe Surgery Center
• Surgicenter of Kansas City
• Mid-America Surgery Institute
• North Austin Surgery Center

A link to the full article can be found here.

Welcome Terrance Carey

May 2024

Join us in welcoming the first of our summer interns. Terrance is a native of Nashville and student at Belmont University. He wanted to be a civil engineer in the Airforce until he fell in love with architecture and design in college.

We are happy to have him on our team this summer.

Habitat for Humanity Build Day

April 2024

We look forward to building with Habitat for Humanity every year. It’s an annual day for our team to gather and spend a Saturday giving back to our community.

American Heart Association Wellbeing Scorecard Recognition

April 2024

Hereford Dooley Architects was recognized by the American Heart Association in Forbes BrandVoice for our participation in the 2023 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard!

In a new Forbes spotlight, the Association celebrates employers that are committed to the health and well-being of their workforce and shares key insights from three executives at top scorecard organizations. The article can be found here. We are so excited to be recognized for 2023 and look forward to our 2024 scorecard completion!

Salvation Army Angel Tree Volunteering

December 2023

We have been volunteering with the Salvation Army Angel Tree for many years and it is one of our favorite activities to do as a group during the holiday season. We love sorting and organizing toys for children in need, and always makes us happy to volunteer with our HD family.

End of Year Donation

December 2023

During the holiday season, Hereford Dooley Architects makes a donation to charity near and dear to our hearts.

This is the first year we have donated to SATB2 Gene Foundation and we are so thankful we are able to support a cause that means so much to some of our employees.

The SATB2 Gene Foundation, Inc. was established to enrich the lives of individuals with SATB2-associated syndrome, including those diagnosed with the condition and their families, through support, research and education.  

Learn more about the incredible foundation here and for more information on SATB2.

LoveHelps Holiday Luncheon

December 2023

LoveHelps is an organization that promotes literacy in Nashville schools that we have been involved with for many years. It is one of our favorite organizations to volunteer with and go into schools to read books to children. We enjoy supporting LoveHelps throughout their various events as well, and the Holiday Luncheon is no exception. Pictured in the photo L to R: Lance Adams, Dan Clark, Jack Wojcicki, Marry Rutland and Trip Hereford.

Gingertown 2023

December 2023

We always look forward to participating in Gingertown Nashville event every year hosted by ESa. It is a festive way to stretch our creative muscles. The theme was Christmas in Paris and we won Best Expression of Theme for our train station, affectionately named Running Lait Metro.

Giving Tuesday 2023

November 2023

We are so thankful to be able to make donations to different organization and charities that our dear to our hearts throughout the year. On Giving Tuesday of 2023, we donated to the Save Haven Family Shelter, Nashville Tree Foundation, and Adult Literacy Council.

To learn more about these incredible organizations, please click the links below:

• Safe Haven Family Shelter

• Nashville Tree Foundation

• Nashville Adult Literacy Council

HD Corporate Retreat

November 2023

In November, we took a Friday away from the office and gathered at Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill, TN. We took time to reflect as a group what is important to our firm, looked at areas of improvement and also celebrated some wins. Overall, it was a great time away to bond and come back before the holiday season reenergized and ready to tackle the new year.

Andrew Masison receives his LEED Green Associate

October 2023

Please join us in congratulating Andrew Masison, LEED Green Associate on receiving his LEED Green Associate.

He is currently enrolled at The Catholic University of America and also works for Hereford Dooley Architects remotely. He has been taking a LEEDLab at school which helps students have a greater understanding of LEED as an organization and achieving certifications. Andrew says he was interested in the class and saw it as an opportunity to have a better understanding of LEED, the process, and to help aid him with sustainable design for his post graduation career.

AIA Tennessee Conference

August 2023

Five team members gathered in Memphis last week for the AIA Tennessee conference. Our group enjoyed the speakers, learned a lot from the sessions, and also explored the city a little bit. The overarching theme of the conference was exploring places that bring people together and bring joy in a community setting.

Hereford Dooley Architects celebrates 29th Anniversary

July 2023

July 15th marked our 29th anniversary as a firm! We commemorated the anniversary with our annual group photo, as well as celebrations on Friday afternoon and Monday morning. To all who have supported us along the way, thank you. We look forward to many more years committed to our clients, community, and our profession.

Spencer Herring joins Hereford Dooley Architects

June 2023

Spencer Herring joined our team in June of 2023 as a graduate of Auburn University. He is from Rome, GA and grew up with parents in the healthcare industry. Growing up, he found interest in Legos and buildable toys that eventually turned into a love for architecture. In his free time, he loves to play video games, exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Spencer joined Stacy’s team as a project assistant. We are happy to have him on board.

Jake Millman joins us as our summer intern

June 2023

We are excited to introduce our summer intern, Jake Millman!
Originally from Charleston, Jake is going into his graduate year at Auburn University. He interned last summer with 2WR+ PARTNERS. He has been hard at work assisting our team with FSERs and 3D printing, among other things. In his spare time he enjoys tennis, bowling, camping and collecting vinyl records. We are happy to have Jake intern with us this summer.