GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION, LLC

GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION, LLC specializes in the design, manufacturing, and installation of specialized recreational safety and shading systems, with demonstrated expertise in rubber fall protection surfaces and custom sunshade equipment. The contractor delivers turnkey solutions that include full-scale renovation of existing athletic or playground safety surfacing, alongside the fabrication and installation of durable, weather-resistant shade structures. Their technical capabilities encompass material science applications for impact attenuation, precision fabrication of polymer-based safety surfaces, and integrated installation methodologies that meet federal safety and accessibility standards. Key differentiators include end-to-end project execution—from plant-based manufacturing to on-site labor and equipment deployment—ensuring compliance with rigorous performance and durability benchmarks for high-traffic recreational environments. The company has delivered contracted work for the Department of Defense, primarily supporting infrastructure modernization at military installations. Their projects involve upgrading recreational and training facilities with compliant safety surfacing and environmental shading systems, indicating a focus on enhancing soldier readiness and facility usability in outdoor operational areas. The relationship reflects a pattern of responsive, mission-aligned execution tailored to DoD’s facility sustainment and quality-of-life initiatives. GREAT SOUTHERN RECREATION, LLC operates primarily within NAICS 337920, which encompasses the manufacturing of blinds, shades, and related architectural products—here applied to specialized recreational safety and sun control systems. This vertical specialization positions them as a niche provider of integrated outdoor infrastructure solutions, blending manufacturing precision with field installation expertise in defense and public recreation sectors. As a Women-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Business certified entity, the company leverages federal small business programs to compete in government markets. Headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, it maintains a focused operational footprint with the capacity to mobilize labor and equipment nationwide for federal facility projects. Its structure supports agile, small-business responsiveness while meeting stringent government procurement and compliance requirements.