Tag Archives: Funding

Employee bonuses, mental health services, and departmental upgrades could be avenues of spending for Monterey’s ARP funding. The Finance Committee discussed Tuesday the spending of some $850,000 of federal funding. Chairman Nathan Walker said the most pressing item at this time is the employee bonuses for those who worked through the pandemic. “Being equable and try to spread out to ... Read More »

The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen discussed Monday possible projects for American Rescue Plan funding coming from TDEC. The state department has dedicated a portion of some $2 billion to each county. Mayor Sam Gibson said the funding will come through Pickett County and amounts to some $2.6 million. “Are we going to do the Industrial Park and put water and ... Read More »

A UCHRA federal grant program for energy bills has received more money, meaning benefit amounts for applicants have increased. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program helps income eligible households pay heating and cooling bills. Community Services Manager Tashanna Hooks said the maximum amount for a household went up from $650 to $1,000. “It’s very helpful and especially for people that ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech will seek state funding in next year’s budget for a second, new engineering building. President Phil Oldham said the project was not the next priority, but the state has opened proposals for a second round of capital outlay. “This one is on the lines of advanced construction and manufacturing engineering,” Oldham said. “Keep in mind, that is on ... Read More »

Celina is considering a loan to repave downtown streets in the most need. Mayor Luke Collins said USDA Rural Development has indicated Celina could get a 20 year loan with a 2-3 percent interest rate. “It becomes difficult when you have to choose a few roads and maybe doing part of it as opposed to all of it,” Collins said. ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech set a new record for externally funded research, with funds exceeding $22 million for the 2020-2021 academic year. Tech researchers saw some 172 sponsored research projects started last year, which is almost a 12 percent increase from the year before. For the current year, Tech had almost $12 million in research funding activated just in the first two ... Read More »

The DeKalb County Animal Shelter has reached a compromise with the county and the city of Smithville. Director Emmaly Bennett said that the shelter will now function as its own entity, operating on the contributions of both the county and the city. After meeting with the county last week, Bennett said that the county will now contribute some $39,000 for ... Read More »

State Representative Paul Sherrell spoke at the White County Board of Education meeting Thursday as an elected official and a parent. During public comment, Sherrell addressed the board concerning high school students paying for parking. “There’s a lot of money that we send from Nashville to here to this school and other schools across the state of Tennessee,” Sherrell said. ... Read More »

Jackson County teachers and staff are getting raises after the school system’s budget was approved by board members on Thursday night. Teachers will be getting a $1,200 raise, with staff receiving a 3 percent raise. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this is the largest raise during her 17 years in the school system. “That’s exciting for them and certainly ... Read More »

Putnam County’s new “Hope Park” has been chosen by Lowe’s as one of its “100 impact projects” getting funding. Lowe’s is providing funding to build a pavilion and bathrooms on the park site, located in the 2020 tornado zone. Mayor Randy Porter said the funds allow the park to be even better than it was first planned. The park is ... Read More »