Outdoor Classic Structures founder and owner Ernie Reynolds has been a respected leader in the middle TN landscape and hardscape industry since the late 1970's. His project resume' includes an impressive list of some of the area's most prestigious commercial sites, including Vanderbilt University, Opryland, Cool Springs Galleria, Burton Hills and the Renaissance Center. Residentially, Reynolds' touch won the Home Builder Association's Best Landscape Award in four consecutive Parade of Homes and the Tennessee Nurseryman's Association's Best Residential Landscape in Tennessee.

Reynolds has a design and installation perspective unique in the industry. Additional to three decades of high-level field experience interacting with architects and owners, he has travelled Central and South America, as well as the American West, making note of how those from various cultures and climates interact and recreate outdoors.

Reynolds attended Furman University and holds a Master's degree from Belmont University. He is a former NCAA Division 1 coach, college instructor and published author.