Gallaher & Associates

Gallaher & Associates Inc is a systems integration and installation company founded in 1973 that has grown from a regional electrical equipment representative into a comprehensive provider of fire alarm, communications, and audio-visual solutions across the Southeast. Originally established as a representative firm carrying multiple electrical manu... facturers' products, the company strategically narrowed its focus to fire alarm systems in Middle and East Tennessee while adding installation and service capabilities to enhance customer value. Early recognition came through high-profile projects including the fire alarm systems installation at the 1982 World's Fair Chinese and Korean Pavilions, which significantly elevated the company's reputation and market visibility. Throughout the 1980s, Gallaher expanded its product portfolio and service offerings to include school intercom systems, gymnasium and auditorium sound systems, hospital nurse call systems, and plant paging systems, requiring the company to build internal expertise in complete systems design and installation. This expansion necessitated facility growth, leading to the purchase of a 6,000 square foot office and warehouse facility in 1981, and geographic expansion into Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, and North Georgia. Notable projects completed during this period included distributed audio and television systems for the University of Tennessee's Neyland Stadium press box, luxury boxes, and locker rooms; fire alarm systems for West Town Mall; and fire alarm and telephone systems for the John Duncan Federal Office Building. By 1993, the company had grown to 19 employees and achieved its first $1 million in sales, establishing itself as a regional leader in integrated communications and safety systems. The addition of second-generation leadership brought fresh operational expertise and vision for continued expansion, positioning Gallaher to serve a diverse customer base across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors throughout the ...Read More