Tag Archives: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

Downtown Gainesboro’s William M. Gailbreath house will be restored and turned into a bed and breakfast, thanks to a state grant. Owner Sean Zearfoss said he purchased the home, hoping to make it an attraction that will bring more visitors to town and boost the local economy. He said the Folk Victorian structure was built around 1900 and is one ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development approved Warren County for its Property Evaluation Program Tuesday. Warren County Industrial Development Board Executive Director Wendy Sneed said the program will help the county identify property most primed for industrial development. She said the county submitted eight properties that will be ranked according to how smoothly they could be developed and ... Read More »

The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office is happy with Spencer’s decision to sell its water and wastewater utilities to the Warren County Utility District. Tennessee Comptroller Director of Communications John Dunn said this will be a major improvement for customers in Spencer. He said the issues with Spencer’s water system have been a major concern in the Comptroller’s office for years. “The ... Read More »

The Tennessee Department of Economic And Community Development is celebrating Pall Mall’s Forbus General Store as a Tennessee business serving the community for over 100 years. General Manager Clint Hayes said the store began serving the community in 1882 as Pall Mall’s pharmacy, restaurant, and clothing store. Hayes said the recognition has been awesome. He said keeping a business thriving ... Read More »

An ADA-accessible greenway trail along Crossville’s Obed River will be constructed with a $630,000 state grant. Crossville City Manager Greg Wood said the project is part of a much larger trail-building plan. This portion will pave the greenway from Centennial Park to make outdoor activity available for those with disabilities. “We have a large portion retired in the community, both ... Read More »

A transitional housing program for women recovering from substance abuse will open its doors in early 2024. Smithville will be closing on a $375,000 property to be used as the recovery house in the coming weeks. UCHRA will oversee the program. Executive Director Mark Farley said the idea is to give these women a hand up to getting their lives ... Read More »

The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber Of Commerce looking for downtown businesses wanting to improve their building looks. Chamber Of Commerce Director Suzanne Williams said funds from a $300,000 facade grant can help owners improve everything from doors and windows to signage. Williams said the city is grateful to the Tennessee Department Of Economic and Community Development for the opportunity. “Just being ... Read More »

A steel manufacturing company will expand its operations into Warren County creating some 50 new jobs. The state announced Tuesday that McNeilus Steel will spend some $23 million to expand to Morrison. The new facility will open on East Maple Street. McNeilus Steel General Manager Zachary Ernst said that the company has been providing steel products around the country for ... Read More »

Overton County has received a $50,000 three-star grant to support the expansion of career technology at Livingston Academy. Livingston/Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the money will assist as the Overton County School System builds out the new CTE Building. It will fund equipment, software, research tools, interactive workshops and other projects. “They are creating for ... Read More »

Jamestown will take part in the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Retail Academy program later this month. Leann Smith is the Director of the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce. She said the program gives local officials tools to recruit and retain retail businesses. “Every community has their ‘shop at home’ campaign,” Smith said. “But once you apply the ... Read More »