Kline Swinney Associates (KSA) is a Nashville-based architecture, planning, and interior design firm with a distinguished 70-year legacy. Our team of designers brings diverse experience from across the world, enriching our work with a broad range of perspectives, creativity, and technical expertise.
Our mission is to deliver thoughtful, high-quality architectural solutions that exceed client expectations while remaining grounded in our core values of integrity, creativity, and excellence. Through personalized service and close collaboration with clients and stakeholders, we create enduring designs that positively shape communities and the built environment.
1956 Burney Tucker, a decorated World War II Veteran, established his own architecture firm. Burney had served as a pilot in the Marine Corps’ “Black Sheep Squadron” during the war and his leadership skills carried over to his career in architecture.
1972 David Kline later became a business partner with Burney Tucker, prompting the firm’s name change to Tucker – Kline & Associates.
1986 Robert Swinney and David Kline merged their respective businesses after the passing of Bernie Tucker, adopting the name Kline Swinney Associates.
2017 Bart Kline assumed the role of Partner after David Kline’s passing, continuing his father’s legacy. Bart and Bob Swinney co-led KSA, guiding the firm through a period of growth and prosperity.
2023 Longtime team member Tim Piansay was named Principal alongside Bart Kline, marking a new chapter of leadership and continued growth for the firm.
Today, Bart Kline and Tim Piansay, the firm’s current Principals, help carry KSA’s legacy onward. Bart and Tim maintain direct control over all endeavors, which instills confidence in our clients and ensures that every undertaking is managed with the utmost care and attention to detail.
