Tennessee Announces $200 Million in Broadband Funding to Close Digital Divide Statewide

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the approval of a historic broadband expansion through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The state-administered broadband investment plan will bring more than $200 million in BEAD funding to unserved and underserved communities across the state.

Tennessee Entertainment Commission and Levitt Foundation Announce Partnership to Launch Multi-Year, up to $120K Matching Grants

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Partnership will bring free outdoor concerts across Tennessee   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter, Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) Commissioner Mark Ezell and Levitt Foundation leadership announced today a joint partnership and launch of grant applications for the Levitt AMP Music Series […]