Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Printing Services in Knoxville, TN
Established in 1910, Coleman's Printing has grown from a small church-based operation to a fourth-generation family-owned business serving Knoxville, TN. Our legacy began with William Alvin Albert Coleman creating attendance cards for Bell Avenue Baptist Church, evolving into a full-scale printing company in 1921. Through strategic relocations and expansions, including a significant 2018 facility upgrade, we've maintained our commitment to quality craftsmanship while embracing modern printing technologies.Our team combines decades of collective experience with a personalized approach, offering comprehensive solutions from letterpress printing to custom finishing. As a trusted local business, we prioritize understanding client needs to deliver exceptional print products that help tell their stories. Our continuous investment in state-of-the-art equipment ensures precision and efficiency across all projects, large or small.
Services
Letterpress Printing
Foil Stamping
Die Cutting
Custom Finishing
Offset Printing
Perfect Binding
Saddle Stitching
Hardback Books
Coil Binding
Edge Painting
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- We offer 115 years of continuous printing industry experience
- Our family-owned business maintains personalized service standards
- We provide comprehensive in-house printing solutions from concept to delivery
- Our 20,000-square-foot facility houses state-of-the-art printing equipment
- We specialize in both traditional and modern printing techniques
Services
Letterpress Printing
Our letterpress printing service combines traditional techniques with modern precision for high-quality printed materials. Using vintage presses alongside contemporary technology, we create distinctive business cards, invitations, and specialty items with tactile depth and crisp detail. This method suits clients seeking premium printed products with a classic, artisanal finish.
Foil Stamping
Foil stamping adds luxurious metallic accents to printed materials using heat and pressure to apply decorative foil. We offer multiple foil color options and precise application techniques for logos, text, and design elements. This service enhances visual appeal for premium packaging, book covers, and branding materials requiring eye-catching detail.
Die Cutting
Our die cutting service creates custom shapes and intricate patterns in paper and cardstock materials. Using precision-engineered dies, we produce unique business cards, packaging, and promotional items with distinctive contours. This technique allows for creative design elements that differentiate printed materials in competitive markets.
Custom Finishing
Custom finishing encompasses various techniques to enhance printed materials' appearance and durability. We offer edge painting, embossing, and other specialty treatments that add professional polish to final products. These finishing touches provide both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits for high-end print projects.
Offset Printing
Offset printing delivers high-volume, cost-effective printing with exceptional color accuracy and consistency. Our commercial-grade equipment handles large print runs while maintaining quality across diverse paper stocks. This service suits businesses requiring professional marketing materials, catalogs, and publications with precise color matching.
People
Alvin Coleman
Former Owner
Alvin Coleman led the business through significant growth, moving operations to North Broadway in 1994 and expanding the facility in 2018. He maintained family printing traditions while modernizing equipment and techniques.
Louise Coleman
Former Owner
Louise Coleman played a crucial role in developing the trophy division and expanding service offerings. She worked alongside Alvin to grow the business before passing leadership to their sons.
Richard Coleman
Current Owner
Richard Coleman now leads the fourth-generation family business, continuing traditions while implementing modern printing technologies. He oversees daily operations and strategic direction for the Knoxville-based company.
J.T. Coleman
Current Owner
J.T. Coleman shares ownership responsibilities, focusing on maintaining quality standards and customer relationships. He works with Richard to ensure the business continues evolving while honoring its heritage.
Questions
What printing services does Coleman's Printing offer?
We provide letterpress printing, foil stamping, die cutting, offset printing, various binding methods, and custom finishing services in Knoxville, TN.
How long has Coleman's Printing been in business?
Since 1910, making us a fourth-generation family-owned printing company with over 115 years of continuous operation.
Can you handle large commercial printing projects?
Yes, our 20,000-square-foot facility and modern equipment support both small and large-volume commercial printing requirements.
Do you offer specialty printing techniques?
We specialize in unique methods including embossing, foil stamping, and custom die cutting for distinctive printed materials.
What makes Coleman's Printing different from other printers?
Our combination of heritage printing techniques, modern technology, and personalized service from a family-owned business sets us apart.
How do I request a quote for printing services?
Visit our website's 'Request a Quote' page or contact us directly at 865.689.6416 for personalized project estimates.
Reviews (4)
Frank Distefano
Sep 13, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I am part owner in a Printing company but there are somethings we don't do in house. We farmed a foil stamping job to Andy and his crew...OMG it was beautiful and our expectations were more than exceeded, and I had very high expectations to begin with. Great Job Andy and Crew!!!
I am part owner in a Printing company but there are somethings we don't do in house. We farmed a foil stamping job to Andy and his crew...OMG it was beautiful and our expectations were more than exceeded, and I had very high expectations to begin with. Great Job Andy and Crew!!!
Robert Rutherford
May 17, 2021
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Professional service. They really go above and beyond to meet the needs of the client. I was extremely impressed with their work and response time.
Susie L. Lowe
May 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Can't say enough about Lisa. She really took care of us in getting the job done in a crunch time. I would highly recommend this company!
Can't say enough about Lisa. She really took care of us in getting the job done in a crunch time. I would highly recommend this company!
Michael B.
Oct 31, 2018
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Said they didn't have what I asked for so I ordered something I didn't really want and when I picked it up the person said they did actually offer the color I wanted but the other person didn't realize it. So I ended up having to pay for something I didn't want.
