* Project: Puleo’s Grille
* Location: 6108 Artesian Circle, off Exit 11 in Ooltewah next to Hampton Inn
* Owner: Puleo’s Grille, LLC, in Knoxville
* CEO: Gale Huneycutt
* Size: 7,000-square-foot building, with an indoor seating capacity of 226.
* Contractor: Frizzell Construction, in Bristol, Tenn.
* Architect: TWH Architects, Chattanooga
* History: Puleo’s Grille was founded in Knoxville in 2002, and has expanded to four East Tennessee locations, with the new Ooltewah store being the company’s fifth. Puleo’s was won several awards in Knoxville.
* Menu: The restaurant’s food includes steak, seafood, Italian and Southern fare with a come-as-you-are casual dining experience and a full bar.
* Scope: This is the fifth Puleo’s Grille location. All stores are company-owned and operated, and the Ooltewah store is the first built by the local chain. The first four locations moved into existing spaces. The Ooltewah Puleo’s will feature a banquet room for private parties and a large outdoor seating area.
* Schedule: Puleo’s Grille is expected to be finished by late spring or early summer this year.
* Web site: www.puleos grille.com.
– Compiled by staff writer Alex Green, who may be reached at agreen@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6480.