From an early age, when he built towns out of Lincoln logs and Legos, Ryan Kure knew construction was more than a career — it was a calling.
In High School, he took every woodworking and building trades class he could. During baseball off-seasons and summers, he worked for local builders, remodelers, and supply houses — learning the craft from the ground up. His love of creating something from nothing, paired with a competitive sports mindset and relentless attention to detail, laid the foundation for what would become a lifelong pursuit of excellence.
That passion led him to formal training in Construction Management and Business at Illinois State University, where he learned not only how to build — but how to lead projects with purpose and precision.
While still in college, Ryan launched Kure Construction in 2007, filling his summers with remodeling projects. After graduation, he faced a defining choice: join a large commercial firm building skyscrapers — or gamble on entrepreneurship and build something of his own.
He chose the ladder.
In 2011, Kure Construction Inc. was officially incorporated. His ultimate dream was to build custom homes, but the market was trying to recover from the 2008 housing crash. So he began with kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and additions. Ryan steadily built a reputation across the Chicagoland area, rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and doing things the right way.
But his ultimate dream was always custom homes.
A short time later; in a bold move that embodied his “go big or go home” philosophy, Ryan purchased a dilapidated house in his hometown, tore it down, and built a stunning 8,000-square-foot custom home in its place. It was a risk. It required a loan. It demanded faith. And it paid off — proving that vision, preparation, and hard work create opportunity.
Before that home ever came down, Ryan asked a bigger question:
How can we combine our love of building with our appreciation for the men and women who serve this great nation?
The answer was Demo for the Troops.
Community members made donations, selected their tool of choice — baseball bats, sledgehammers, bowling balls, golf clubs — and helped demo the home’s cabinets, windows, and fixtures. The proceeds were donated to veteran organizations. Ryan matched those proceeds after the home was sold.
Since then, Ryan and his team have continued supporting veteran causes — from K9 programs to care packages and retreats for service members transitioning back to civilian life. Giving back isn’t a marketing idea. It’s a responsibility.
In 2018, driven by bigger aspirations for both his business and his family, Ryan made the leap to Middle Tennessee.
While Kure Construction continues to thrive, he wanted to build something that paid homage to his upbringing, his values, and his love of country.
That’s how Americana Custom Homes, Barns & Barndominiums was born.
“Americana,” by definition, refers to things associated with the culture and history of America, especially the United States. It was a perfect name! The spirit of America represents this land, natural resources, hard work, ingenuity, craftsmanship, sacrifice, and the belief that you can create something meaningful from nothing.
Today, Americana is proudly based in Arrington, Tennessee, with its headquarters nestled on the Kure family compound — where work, family, and four generations of legacy live side by side.
The property itself tells the story:
• A traditional custom farmhouse
• A beautifully crafted barn
• A stunning barndominium designed and built by Ryan and his amazing team
Ryan’s extremely talented mother, Lori, serves as our in-house, interior designer. She has worked alongside him from the beginning, continuing to help clients turn 2D plans into warm, intentional spaces. His cousin Lauren holds down the fort, managing day-to-day office operations, keeping projects organized, and moving forward.
We are a tight-knit team. Everyone who works and builds with us becomes part of that extended family.
Americana was built on many values, but two stand above the rest:
• Uncompromising Quality
• True Craftsmanship
Every barn, barndominium, custom home, family compound, or container project is designed to last — not just structurally, but emotionally.
We build spaces where:
• Families gather
• Traditions begin
• Memories are made
• Legacies are carried forward
At its core, Americana isn’t just about building homes. It’s about building places people are proud to call home.
And we’d be honored to build yours.