- Grants will assist with local infrastructure, safety and other community improvements
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently approved $36.6 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations and health and safety initiatives.
“Congratulations to the 78 communities receiving funding through the latest round of Community Development Block Grants,” said Lee. “What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and these infrastructure improvements will be key in preparing communities for future economic development opportunities and continued growth.
The allocation of CDBG funds is based on priorities set through the public meeting process at the local community level. The CDBG program is funded through HUD and administered in Tennessee by the Department of Economic and Community Development. Funds are available for water and sewer improvements, housing rehabilitation, health and safety projects and other improvements to enhance the quality of life in Tennessee’s rural communities.
In addition to traditional community improvement and safety projects, funding was also made available for community development projects, such as sidewalk and walking trail improvements, street paving and community centers.
“Recruiting companies to Tennessee and supporting our state’s existing business is a small part of our role at TNECD. Before we can land a new project, celebrate an expansion or provide support to small businesses, we have to ensure that our communities have the infrastructure and quality of life to support and attract these economic development opportunities,” said McWhorter. “The latest round of Community Development Block Grants is assisting 78 of Tennessee’s communities with needed updates that will boost their quality of life for years to come.”
Below is a list of the 78 Community Development Block Grants:
| Applicant | Project Title | Award Amount |
| Ardmore | Storm Shelter | $400,000 |
| Baileyton | Park Improvements | $308,594 |
| Bell Buckle | Sewer Rehabilitation | $630,000 |
| Brownsville | Hatchie Street Safety Improvements | $630,000 |
| Cannon County | Fire Protection | $420,000 |
| Caryville | All Inclusive Park & Amphitheater | $627,005 |
| Centerville | Sewer System Rehabilitation | $525,000 |
| Coalmont | Fire Station Project | $537,590 |
| Collinwood | Street Improvements | $270,000 |
| Copperhill | Sewer System Improvements-Phase II | $630,000 |
| Cornersville | Sidewalk Improvements | $208,826 |
| Crab Orchard | Street Improvements | $200,000 |
| Crossville | ADA Greenway Trail | $630,000 |
| DeKalb County | Ambulance Service | $352,497 |
| Dover | Road Infrastructure Improvement | $313,171 |
| Dunlap | Harris Park Improvements-Phase II | $630,000 |
| Dyer | City Park ADA Improvements | $399,535 |
| Elizabethton | Community Pool Renovation | $630,000 |
| Estill Springs | Street Improvements | $456,261 |
| Ethridge | Fire Protection | $420,000 |
| Etowah | Fire Station Project | $630,000 |
| Fayette County | Emergency Management Complex/Fire Station | $630,000 |
| Franklin County | Fire Protection | $398,400 |
| Gainesboro | Sewer System Improvements | $630,000 |
| Gallaway | Sewer System Improvements | $300,000 |
| Greeneville | Sidewalk Improvements | $630,000 |
| Hamblen County | Fire Service Improvements | $420,000 |
| Hawkins County | Highway Department Improvements | $630,000 |
| Haywood County | Ambulance Authority Renovation Project | $630,000 |
| Henderson | Fire Improvement Project | $419,995 |
| Henning | Water System Improvements | $286,700 |
| Hollow Rock | Local Park Improvements | $630,000 |
| Jasper | City Park Improvements-Phase I | $630,000 |
| Kimball | Fire Protection | $420,000 |
| Lake County | Ambulance Service | $378,820 |
| Lexington | Communication System Improvements | $580,803 |
| Linden | Sewer System Rehabilitation | $329,000 |
| Livingston | Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovation | $450,000 |
| Lobelville | Street Improvements | $332,833 |
| Lynnville | Street Improvements | $110,565 |
| Macon County | Fire Protection | $364,465 |
| Madison County | Emergency Services Facility | $630,000 |
| Madisonville | Sewer System Improvements | $534,640 |
| Martin | Recreation Facility Improvements | $630,000 |
| Maury City | Sewer System Improvements | $274,085 |
| Maury County | Sewer System Rehabilitation | $560,000 |
| Maynardville | Park Development Project | $587,572 |
| McMinn County | Bicentennial Park Improvements-Phase II | $630,000 |
| McMinnville | Sewer System Enhancements | $630,000 |
| Minor Hill | City Park Lighting Improvements | $243,000 |
| Monteagle | Fire Protection | $294,411 |
| Monterey | Sewer System Improvements | $315,000 |
| Moore County | Street Improvements | $200,000 |
| Mountain City | Ralph Stout Park Improvements | $630,000 |
| Mt. Pleasant | Water System Improvements | $630,000 |
| New Market | Community Center Rehabilitation | $337,725 |
| Overton County | Fairgrounds Revitalization | $545,330 |
| Pickett County | EMS Improvements | $357,280 |
| Polk County | Copper Basin Boys and Girls Club Development | $630,000 |
| Rhea County | Multipurpose Community Outreach Center | $630,000 |
| Rives | Fire Protection | $281,600 |
| Roane County | Fire Service Improvements | $420,000 |
| Rogersville | City Park Improvements | $630,000 |
| Sequatchie County | Valley Fest Site Improvements Project-Phase II | $630,000 |
| Sharon | City Park Improvements | $373,532 |
| Shelbyville | Sidewalk Improvements | $550,000 |
| Spencer | Water System Rehabilitation | $630,000 |
| St. Joseph | Street Improvements | $182,390 |
| Tiptonville | Street Improvements | $630,000 |
| Trenton | Sewer System Improvements | $630,000 |
| Trezevant | Sewer System Improvements | $232,115 |
| Unicoi | Street Improvements | $630,000 |
| Vonore | Park Improvements | $497,416 |
| Wartrace | Sewer System Improvements | $450,000 |
| Waynesboro | Street Improvements | $505,000 |
| Westmoreland | Fire Service Improvements | $256,366 |
| White Bluff | Pedestrian Connector Project | $300,000 |
| White County | EMS Improvements | $423,086 |
Each application was supported by the community’s senator and representatives in the Tennessee General Assembly.
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @tnecd. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/tnecd.
TNECD Media Contact
Lindsey Tipton
Public Information Officer
(615) 339-6608
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