Stone World

What Stone World does

Stone World TN, Inc. is a privately-held stone fabrication and installation company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2010, the company operates showrooms and production facilities in Nashville, Knoxville, and Paducah, Kentucky, serving residential homeowners, national home builders, and commercial construction clients (including airports and universities) across Middle Tennessee, East Tennessee, and Southern Kentucky. The company has completed more than 20,000 installations since inception.

The business is vertically integrated around its core stone countertop offering — granite, marble, quartz, and porcelain — supported by direct import relationships with international quarries and own inventory accessible at every showroom. Production is anchored by 12k scanning-based measurement, SawJet and CNC cutting, and in-line automated polishing, enabling a stated 7-10 day contract-to-installation turnaround and a throughput of 10+ kitchen countertops per day. Supporting offerings include custom edge profiles, sinks, care and maintenance products, fireplace surrounds, outdoor kitchens, wall and floor paneling, and a one-year limited installation warranty.

Stone World generates revenue through one-time countertop sales bundled with fabrication and installation services, priced on a quote basis. Distribution combines direct showroom and contact sales to individual homeowners with channel partnerships serving big-box retailers (notably The Home Depot) and national builders. The company carries BBB accreditation, a 4.3-star Google rating across 99 reviews, and is the first granite fabrication facility to participate in the Waste-to-Value Greene Stone Program, which enables up to 90% waste recycling.

Name

Stone World

Legal name

Stone World TN, Inc.

Website

https://stoneworldtn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stone World TN, Inc. is a Nashville-based stone fabricator and installer serving residential homeowners, national builders, and commercial clients across Tennessee and Southern Kentucky with granite, marble, quartz, and porcelain countertops.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stone Countertops and Fabrication Services

NAICS

Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991)

SIC

Cut Stone & Stone Products (3281)

akta.pro primary industry

Granite Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication (IMAKAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marble Quarrying & Dimension Stone Fabrication (IMAKAHAE), Other Dimension Stone (Slate, Sandstone, Quartzite, Travertine) Quarrying & Fabrication (IMAKAHAF)

Keywords

• Stone fabrication services
• Granite countertops
• Marble countertops
• Quartz countertops
• Countertop installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Stone Countertop Sales: One-time sale of granite, marble, quartz, and porcelain countertops and surfaces. Customers select materials from showroom inventory or through supplier partnerships. Prices vary based on material type, slab size, and customization requirements.
2. Fabrication Services: Custom cutting, shaping, and polishing of stone to exact specifications including edge profiles. Performed using SawJet, CNC, and in-line polishing equipment.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation including tear-out of existing surfaces, seaming, sink setting, cleaning, and sealing. Typically completed within 7-10 days of contract signing.
4. Additional Products: Sinks and other kitchen/bath products available in addition to countertops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stone World fabricates and installs premium natural and engineered stone countertops for residential and commercial customers across Tennessee and Kentucky. The company sources natural stone directly from quarries worldwide, holds its own slab inventory viewable at three showrooms, and uses 12k scanning, SawJet, and CNC equipment to produce custom-cut granite, marble, quartz, and porcelain surfaces with professional installation typically completed within 7-10 days of contract signing.

Product overview

Stone World is a stone fabrication and installation company offering premium natural stone countertops and surfaces. The core product portfolio consists of three main stone types—Granite Countertops, Marble Countertops, and Quartz Countertops (with Porcelain also available)—along with a full suite of related services including Kitchen Countertops Installation, Bathroom Countertops Installation, Commercial Countertops Installation, Fireplace Surrounds, and Outdoor Kitchen Installation. The company operates a 7-step process encompassing Measurement and Template Services using 12k scanning technology, Fabrication Services using SawJet and CNC equipment, and professional Installation. Customization options include Custom Edge Profiles (beveled, ogee, and more) and custom slab selection. Supporting offerings include Direct Import Natural Stone sourcing, Care and Maintenance Products, and a One Year Limited Installation Warranty. The company has three showroom locations in Nashville, Knoxville, and Kentucky, and has completed over 20,000 installations since its founding in 2010.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Granite Countertops Natural igneous stone countertops offering unique patterns and colors, extreme durability, and heat resistance for kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor applications; sold to residential homeowners and commercial customers.
• Marble Countertops Metamorphic stone surfaces prized for elegant appearance and unique veining in each slab, used for kitchen islands, fireplace surrounds, and accent walls; sold to residential and commercial customers.
• Quartz Countertops Engineered stone surfaces combining natural beauty with engineered durability, offering consistent patterns, non-porous stain-resistant properties, and low maintenance for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and commercial spaces.
• Porcelain Countertops Stone surface alternative to natural stone with specific durability characteristics, available through Stone World's fabrication and installation services.
• Kitchen Countertops Installation Professional installation service for kitchen countertops including custom measurement, precision fabrication, and installation, typically completed within 7-10 days of contract signing.
• Bathroom Countertops Installation Installation services for bathroom vanities and surfaces supported by on-staff designers to deliver residential bathroom transformations.
• Commercial Countertops Installation Stone installation services for commercial properties including airports, universities, and office buildings, delivered with experience in transforming commercial spaces.
• Outdoor Kitchen Installation Installation of stone countertops for outdoor kitchens, leveraging granite's natural weather resistance for exterior entertaining spaces.
• Fireplace Surround Installation Custom stone fireplace surround installation using granite, marble, or quartz materials for residential and commercial projects.
• Wall and Floor Paneling Installation Stone wall and floor paneling installation services for residential and commercial applications using granite, marble, quartz, and porcelain.
• Wet Bar Countertops Custom stone countertops for wet bars, using the same stone type as adjacent kitchens for a cohesive high-end residential look.
• Custom Table Tops Custom stone table tops fabricated from slabs to create unique furniture pieces for residential and commercial spaces.
• Stone Fabrication Services Stone cutting, shaping, and polishing to exact specifications using SawJet and CNC equipment, including application of chosen edge profiles and quality control through in-line polishing.
• Measurement and Template Services Precision on-site measurement using 12k scanning technology to create detailed layouts for accurate fabrication and installation of countertops, vanities, and surrounds.
• Direct Import Natural Stone Directly imported premium quality natural stone slabs from renowned quarries worldwide, held as inventory accessible at all showroom locations for full-slab customer viewing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 installations completed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Home DepotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStone World serves as a preferred vendor affiliated with The Home Depot for countertop products and installation services. This partnership provides access to The Home Depot's customer base and retail footprint in the Tennessee and Kentucky markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Granite Transformations: Franchise-based countertop and surface renovation brand offering overlay and full-replacement kitchen/bath solutions. Directly competitive with Stone World in residential kitchen and bath remodels, with comparable turnaround messaging and consumer-facing branding.
• Arizona Tile: Direct importer and distributor of natural stone and tile slabs with multiple U.S. showrooms. Comparable to Stone World on direct-import inventory strategy, slab selection model, and service to builder and remodeler channels in the southern U.S.
• Bedrosians Tile & Stone: National tile and stone distributor with showrooms across the western and southern U.S. Overlaps with Stone World on natural stone sourcing, fabrication, and distribution to residential and commercial customers, with a comparable showroom-plus-fabrication model.
• MSI (M S International): Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of natural stone (granite, marble, quartz) with in-house fabrication and a national showroom network. Directly comparable to Stone World on product mix, customer base (builders, homeowners, commercial), and direct-import model, but at materially larger scale.
• Marble & Granite Inc: Wholesale stone distributor serving the Northeast with a large slab showroom and fabrication partner network. Comparable to Stone World on direct-import, slab-inventory, and builder/architect customer model, though geographically non-overlapping.
• Pental Surfaces: Direct importer and distributor of natural stone and engineered surfaces with showrooms across the western U.S. Comparable business model to Stone World on import, slab showroom, and trade-customer focus, though concentrated in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Cambria: U.S.-based quartz surfaces manufacturer with vertical integration into fabrication and showroom operations. A relevant incumbent competing with Stone World in the quartz countertop category and increasingly in adjacent stone surfaces.
• Daltile: Largest U.S. manufacturer and distributor of tile and stone surfaces, owned by Mohawk Industries. Competes broadly with Stone World across quartz and natural stone countertops, with national distribution and a larger commercial and builder footprint.
• Caesarstone: Global engineered quartz manufacturer with strong brand recognition and direct consumer marketing. Competes with Stone World's quartz offering via dealer/fabricator networks; not a direct fabricator but sets brand pricing that influences Stone World's quartz ASPs.
• Cosentino: Global producer of Silestone quartz and Dekton surfaces with U.S. distribution and Cosentino Centers. Competes with Stone World across both quartz and porcelain countertop categories and shapes dealer-level pricing dynamics in the Southeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StoneWorldTN
• Instagraminstagram.com/stoneworldtn

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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