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About Z Creative Group 

The team at Z Creative Group has a passion for design, and is inspired and driven to make a client’s vision become reality. We work side-by-side with each client, ensuring that the outcome is exactly as they desire, which results in an integrated team approach. The team brings extensive leadership, design and project management experience to the team. Our oversight and involvement encompass the process from concept through completion. 

Zarah G. Bates | Principal, registered interior designer

Sparking conversations and inspiring the imagination...


With a love for design and people, Zarah leads the firm with her drive to make a client's vision become reality. She works side-by-side with each client, ensuring the outcome is exactly as they desire. 

Zarah brings extensive leadership, design and project management experience to the team. Her oversight and involvement encompass the process from concept through completion. Zarah has a passion to capture her client’s vision and provide solutions, which results in an integrated team approach. She consistently strives to exceed client expectations; this work ethic earned her the Knoxville News Sentinel’s 2013 Reader’s Choice Award for Favorite Interior Designer.


For Fun... 

When she is out of the office, you'll find Zarah gardening, running their family farm with toy aussiedoodles and mini donkeys, and spending time with her husband, Tim and two kids. 

Jill Rider |  registered interior designer

Evaluating every detail along the way...


Jill's experience encompasses a broad spectrum of interior design... from one-of-a-kind commercial interiors and livable luxury homes to Relais & Chateaux hospitality design.  Her approach to design is to exceed the client's expectations, while recognizing the balance of aesthetics and "real-world" applications.  She welcomes the opportunity to take on a hands-on approach and to learn new skills. Whether it's working on construction documents, specifying furnishings and finish selections or installations, Jill's team-approach and passion for a unique experience has afforded her projects most can only dream about. Some of Jill's collaborative works have been published and recognized by national periodicals for interior design.


For Fun... 

After hours, you'll find Jill sipping coffee and enjoying time with her husband, Kyle, with their dog at the nearby park. 

Trusted Team


Our licensed and experienced team brings extensive leadership, design and project management experience to the team. Our oversight and involvement encompass the process from concept through completion.  Our team of Designers have experience on a wide variety of projects