Tag Archives: Tourism Enhancement Grant

Monterey will use a $100,000 Tourism Enhancement grant to build a kayak launching dock at Meadow Creek Park. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the kayak dock was part of a master plan developed by the city for Meadow Creek Park. He said the grant to complete the docks comes at an ideal time. “We’re looking forward to it,” Cleary ... Read More »

The Fentress County Commission put a pause on a grant-funded project intended to boost tourism in the county. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the plan was to build a river storage building for the parks service for boats and kayaks along the Wolf River. Johnson said the the $32,000 grant was supposed to cover all the costs. “It actually, just ... Read More »

The City of Sparta wants to use the Tourism Enhancement Grant on North Carter Street Park. North Carter renovations would mirror the South Carter Street Park and receive a new pavilion, walking trial and decorative lighting. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said completing the north side would complete the tourism project for the street. “We are hoping that we can show ... Read More »

The city of Sparta is exploring ideas for the next round of Tourism Enhancement Grants. At Sparta’s Board of Alderman meeting Thursday, City Administrator Brad Hennessee said applications for next year’s tourism grant are now out. Sparta received their last check for the kayak launch dock on the Calfkiller River for last year’s grant this week. “I had asked the ... Read More »