East Tennessee Raised. Family Run.
No handouts. No shortcuts.
Born in Mexico, raised on this ground, Chris worked his way up through every side of this trade and bet everything on doing it right. Nothing was handed to us, and that's exactly why we sweat every detail of your backyard.
Christopher & Carina Morales
Christopher Morales
Owner & Founder
A family business, built by hand.
Morales Outdoor Living was founded by Christopher and Carina Morales, where we build backyards people actually use. Christopher got his start in the pool business in 2010, discovering a passion for building outdoor spaces through pools and hardscaping.
Driven by a desire to support their growing family, Christopher and Carina took a leap of faith and launched their own company in September 2017 as Trinity Landscapes, rebranding to Morales Outdoor Living in 2020 as the business grew. That puts nearly 9 years behind the company and 16 years of hands-on pool and hardscape experience behind every project.
Today the company is a testament to their dedication, combining quality work with a personal approach, where they put their heart into every project.
Carina Morales
Owner & Founder, "Boss Lady"
From a Tennessee kid to your backyard.
Christopher Morales was born in Veracruz, Mexico, moved to California as a baby, and was raised in East Tennessee from the time he was a kid. He went into construction straight out of high school, then found his calling building pools, spending years learning every side of the trade, from construction to plumbing to electrical.
In 2017, with two jobs lined up and his daughter days from being born, he bet on himself and started his own company. Carina backed him from day one. Then the pandemic hit, and instead of closing the doors, he doubled down, invested in his craft and his crew, and built Morales Outdoor Living into the design-build company it is today.
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Chris Morales joins the How to Hardscape podcast for its #IAmaHardscaper series, talking through his path into the trade and what it takes to build outdoor spaces the right way in East Tennessee.
Build outdoor spaces that East Tennessee families actually use.
We manage every project with quality craftsmanship and straight communication. We are committed to excellence, sustainability, and fostering lasting relationships with our clients and community.
Veronica Carmona "Vero"
Office Administrator
Keeping the back end running smoothly.
Behind every smooth project is an organized office, and that is where Vero shines. As our office administrator, Veronica keeps Morales Outdoor Living running like clockwork, from scheduling and documents to client communication and the little details that are easy to overlook. She keeps the whole team organized and on track so we can stay focused on building. Honestly, we do not know what we would do without her.
Josue Martinez "Epi"
Project Manager
Keeping your projects running smoothly and efficiently.
Josue joined Morales Outdoor Living in 2022 and has been a huge asset ever since. His attention to detail has helped us elevate every project, and he has grown right alongside the company, from crew member, to foreman, to our Project Manager today. Josue runs our projects start to finish, keeping clients in the know on exactly what is happening and making sure every trade partner has what they need to keep the work flowing smoothly. Simply put, we are nothing without "Epi".
The People Behind the Build
Backed by trusted trade partners.
We work hand in hand with vetted trade partners to bring your project to life. We utilize the best partners in the area to make sure every detail stays on brand with the Morales Outdoor Living standard of quality. These partnerships let us take on more projects throughout the year and keep your build on schedule, without ever cutting corners. No matter who is on site, you always have one point of contact and one line of communication, and we own the backyard from first conversation to final walkthrough.
The Brands We're Trusted to Build With
We're an authorized dealer and certified installer for the industry's best manufacturers, so your project is built with materials backed by real warranties, not whatever is cheapest that week.
Imagine Pools
Authorized Dealer & Contractor
Outdoor Elements
Authorized Dealer
Techo-Bloc PRO
Authorized Installer
Licensed & Insured
TN #77919
Google 4.9★
41 Reviews
Brands We're Trusted to Build With
Why Homeowners Choose Morales
We Own the Backyard
One point of contact, total accountability. We design it, pull the permits, and personally manage every crew and trade partner on site, so nothing slips through the cracks and you always deal with us, from first conversation to final walkthrough.
Straight Communication, Start to Finish
You'll always know where the project stands and what's next. We use JobTread so you can log in and see everything in real time.
East Tennessee Is Our Backyard
Knox County rock, Tennessee soil, local permits, we've built through all of it. No learning curve on your dime.
Let's Build Something Together.
See exactly how we take a project from first conversation to final walkthrough.