Named for a camera

Excavation Contractors in Kodak, TN

A Sevier County community at the gateway to the Smokies.

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Building Near the Gateway to the Smokies

Excavation contractors in Kodak work in an unincorporated Sevier County community named in 1892, with George Eastman's permission, after the Kodak camera. It sits along State Routes 139 and 66 just south of I-40, at about 896 feet, and lies inside Sevierville's urban growth boundary. Much of the land along SR 66 and Exit 407 has been annexed into Sevierville since the 1990s.

History in the ground

The Treaty of Dumplin Creek was signed in the area on June 10, 1785, at Major Hugh Henry's fort. The exact site is unknown and has been studied by archaeologists.

Growth at Exit 407

Exit 407 is the main route to the Smokies attractions, and commercial growth has followed. A Buc-ee's opened in 2023. Residential lots nearby are busy with new homes and rentals.

Foothills soils

Kodak sits where the valley meets the foothills. Soils are clay over limestone in the low ground and rockier and more cherty on the slopes. The USDA describes Fullerton soils, common on regional ridges, with 10 to 45 percent chert in individual layers.

Rain and runoff

Around 52 inches of rain fall in a normal year. New pads and drives near Exit 407 need erosion control so clay does not wash into ditches and streams such as Dumplin Creek.

Septic and utilities

Some homes are on septic and some on public sewer, depending on annexation. We confirm which before trenching.

Traffic

SR 66 is one of the busiest routes in the county during tourist season. We schedule hauling early in the day.

Common Kodak jobs

House and rental pads
Driveways and culverts
Water and septic trenches
Lot clearing

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What to Know in Kodak

Name. Postmaster Harvey N. Underwood named the village in 1892 after the Kodak camera, with George Eastman's permission.
Treaty. The Treaty of Dumplin Creek was signed in the area on June 10, 1785.
Annexation. Kodak is inside Sevierville's urban growth boundary, and much of the SR 66 and Exit 407 corridor has been annexed since the 1990s.

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Kodak Questions

Is Kodak in the city or county?

Parts are annexed into Sevierville and parts are county. We check which rules apply.

Do you build pads for rental cabins?

Yes, with drainage and erosion control.

Can you clear a wooded lot?

Yes, keeping trees you want.

Is my lot on sewer or septic?

It depends on where it sits relative to Sevierville's service area. We confirm before planning trenches.

How do you handle busy SR 66?

By hauling early and keeping trucks off the road at peak times.

Do you install silt fence?

Yes, on every job that exposes bare soil near ditches or creeks.

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