Tag Archives: Grant

Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park the recipient of a $3,900 Tennessee Arts Commission grant for the 5th year in a row. Park Manager Monique Johnson said the funding helps cover the cost of folk arts events that the park hosts throughout the year. She said those events include classes that teach people traditional crafts of the area from the 19th ... Read More »

A $1 million dollar sidewalk project in Sparta officially moving forward. Mayor Jerry Lowery said new sidewalks will be installed on the westside of Spring Street from Bockman Way to Turntable Road. Lowery said the contract for work has been issued for the state grant project. Alderman Jim Floyd said the city has until 2025 to complete the work. Sparta ... Read More »

Monterey potentially exploring the next steps of a T-DOT grant opportunity that would expand the rail trail. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the $678,000 grant would extend the trail 1,000 linear feet from Oak Street to Woodcliff. “And it would also address the sidewalks that run along the side of Whitaker Park,” Cleary said. “And in the same location, it ... Read More »

Algood City Council will participate in a grant-matching program through Public Entity Partners. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city will apply for a 50/50 match to purchase new security cameras. “For city hall, public works, possibly the new park that would all tie in together,” Morrison said. “Including fire hall and all feedback would be back here at city ... Read More »

Cookeville Police Department applying for grant money through the new state Violent Crime Intervention Fund. Chief Randy Evans said the fund has some $100 million set aside for local law enforcement agencies. “They’re mainly for evidence-based programs, technology, and any strategies developed for violent crime reduction,” Evans said. “It’ll be a grant period from March of 2023 to June of ... Read More »

Livingston applying for grant funds to continue sidewalk improvements in the downtown area. Downtown Revitalization Chair Gene Gantt said if awarded, walkways and drainage on connecting roads between Church and Spring Street would be updated. “We’re known as one of the best walking towns anywhere around, so we want people to get out and enjoy the city and walk it ... Read More »

Three hundred childcare slots and over 50 jobs will open thanks to a state grant program benefiting seven Upper Cumberland counties. Lending and Economic Development Director Megan Choate said the additional childcare space comes from nine projects that received state funding. “This is the first year that they have allowed a change in their community development block grant funds to ... Read More »

Baxter seeking grant funding to purchase four police vehicles to phase out aging patrol cars. Police Chief Danny Holmes said the department has spent a lot of money on trying to maintain several vehicles with over 100,000 miles. Homes said they need to be replaced. “We’re limited on funds as everybody is, and when you start spending thousands and thousands ... Read More »

The new group Friends of the Jackson County Animals making progress toward becoming a certified non-profit. Director Mark Pack said the group has been recognized by the state as a non-profit and has received its tax number. He said they are expecting official 501c3 status in the next week or so. “Every day it seems like we’re making three steps ... Read More »

Sixteen Upper Cumberland Senior Centers received an $8,000 state grant for capital improvements. Algood Senior Center Director Brenda Dishman said seniors use the community center as its meeting place. Dishman said she plans to use the grant for new flooring at the facility. “Our flooring that we currently have have little raised spots in it that could possibly cause someone ... Read More »