ABOUT US


Island Home Monument was founded in 1951 by C.B. Mulkey Sr. Then located on Sevier Avenue near the South Knoxville riverfront, the company began with the skilled craftsmanship of hand-carved memorials and hand-cut epitaph. Mulkey passed his trade secrets down to his son, Charles “Buddy” Mulkey Jr, who took over the business after fulfilling his service with the United States Navy. But the quality craftsmanship hasn’t stopped there; Buddy has since then taught his son, Christopher Mulkey, the skills of the trade.
Many tools and technology have evolved making modern day memorials more uniformed. The Mulkey’s are certainly still proud to show off their distinct hand-carving skills for custom monuments; however, rubber stencil and sandblasting have streamlined the process allowing a quicker turnaround time.


In 2018, a neighboring monument company, Maryville Monument, purchased Island Home, relocating it to Chapman Highway. The two long-standing companies have collectively served the East Tennessee region for over 150 years, each still taking pride in every personalized tribute. The current owner and general contractor, Jeff Wallace, has added over 30 years of construction experience to the Mulkey’s generations of craftsmanship. Products and services include granite and bronze memorials, mobile sandblasting, monument restoration, commercial signage, plaques, garden stones, bricks and pavers. Together Island Home Monument and Maryville Monument will continue to provide you with a quality craftsmanship, strategic designing, and unbeatable customer service for your private memorial or construction project.
OUR TEAM


Jeff Wallace
Owner

Tabitha Hasty
Business Manager

Rebecca Presnell
Memorial Specialist

Canaan Saxon
Senior Craftsman

Andrew Myers
Craftsman