Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Family-Owned Printing Services in Knoxville
Founded in 1910, Coleman's Printing has grown from a small church project into a fourth-generation family-owned business. Our legacy began with William Alvin Albert Coleman creating attendance cards for Bell Avenue Baptist Church, evolving into a full-service printing company through decades of innovation and dedication. We specialize in letterpress printing, offset printing, die cutting, and custom finishing, serving clients with precision and craftsmanship honed over a century. Our 2018 facility expansion doubled our production capacity, enabling us to handle complex projects while maintaining personalized service. Led by Richard and J.T. Coleman since 2024, our team combines traditional techniques with modern technology to deliver exceptional print solutions. We pride ourselves on understanding each client's unique storytelling needs, whether through packaging, promotional materials, or specialty print formats.With over 110 years of continuous operation, we remain committed to quality, reliability, and the personal touch that defines family-owned businesses. Our expertise spans commercial printing, bookbinding, and custom finishing techniques like foilstamping and embossing. Every project benefits from our deep industry knowledge, investment in advanced equipment, and unwavering attention to detail. We serve both local and national clients, offering wholesale and trade services alongside bespoke solutions. Our history of innovation continues today as we adapt to new technologies while preserving the craftsmanship that built our reputation.
Services
Letterpress Printing
Foilstamping
Die Cutting
Offset Printing
Custom Finishing
Bookbinding
Label Printing
Packaging Solutions
Embossing/Debossing
Wholesale Printing
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- Over 110 years of family-owned printing expertise
- Full-service printing with custom solutions
- Specialized in letterpress and specialty finishing
- 2018 facility expansion for increased capacity
- Fourth-generation leadership with modern technology
Services
Letterpress Printing
Our letterpress printing service creates tactile, high-quality impressions on premium paper stocks using traditional techniques. This method produces distinctive debossed effects ideal for wedding invitations, business cards, and specialty stationery. Each project receives meticulous attention to detail through our vintage equipment combined with modern precision.
Foilstamping
We apply metallic foil accents using heat and pressure to create eye-catching designs on printed materials. This technique enhances logos, book covers, and packaging with gold, silver, or custom-colored foils. Our equipment ensures precise application while maintaining the integrity of delicate paper stocks.
Die Cutting
Our die cutting service transforms printed materials into custom shapes and patterns for packaging, labels, and promotional items. Using precision steel-rule dies, we create intricate designs from business cards to complex pop-up mailers. This capability supports both functional and decorative applications across various industries.
Offset Printing
We offer high-volume offset printing for brochures, catalogs, and marketing materials using advanced digital technology. This service provides consistent color reproduction and cost-effective large runs while maintaining exceptional print quality. Our presses handle various paper types and sizes up to 12x18 inches.
Custom Finishing
Our custom finishing department handles edge painting, folding/gluing, and perfect binding for books and manuals. We combine automated efficiency with hand-crafted attention for complex projects requiring multiple finishing techniques. This service supports both short-run personal projects and large commercial orders.
People
William Alvin Albert Coleman
Founder
Founded the business in 1910 while serving as Sunday school secretary at Bell Avenue Baptist Church. Developed the original 6-point attendance card system and established printing operations in his family dining room.
Alvin Coleman
Third Generation Leader
Joined the business in 1969 after Navy service, expanding operations to North Broadway in 1994. Introduced trophy services and led the company through significant technological advancements while maintaining traditional printing methods.
Louise Coleman
Business Partner
Partnered with Alvin Coleman to grow the business, managing day-to-day operations and establishing the trophy division. Played key role in 2018 facility expansion and transition to fourth-generation leadership.
Richard Coleman
Current Co-Owner
Fourth-generation leader who assumed ownership in 2024. Oversees production operations and maintains quality standards while implementing modern business practices to sustain family legacy.
J.T. Coleman
Current Co-Owner
Co-owner responsible for client relations and business development. Focuses on expanding digital capabilities while preserving traditional printing techniques that define the company's heritage.
Questions
What printing methods does Coleman's offer?
We provide letterpress printing, offset printing, digital printing, and specialty techniques like foilstamping and embossing.
Can you handle custom packaging projects?
Yes, our die cutting and custom finishing capabilities support unique packaging solutions including pop-up mailers and specialty boxes.
Do you offer bookbinding services?
We provide perfect binding, saddle stitching, coil/wire binding, and hardback book production for both small and large quantities.
What's your minimum order quantity?
We accommodate both small personal projects and large commercial orders with flexible minimums based on project complexity.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, we've been family-owned and operated for four generations since our founding in 1910.
Do you provide wholesale printing services?
We offer wholesale and trade services for print resellers, designers, and businesses with ongoing printing needs.
