Governor Haslam Announces 32 Community Development Block Grants in West and Middle Tennessee

Grants Assist Communities with Infrastructure Improvements

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty recently approved more than $23 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to assist with infrastructure improvements in Tennessee. The pair announced recipients of the grants in West and Middle Tennessee today – East Tennessee grant recipients will be announced at a later date.

“As we work to make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs, the proper infrastructure must support existing and future businesses,” Haslam said. “I am pleased the state of Tennessee is able to partner with our local communities to make these projects a reality.”

The funds were allocated under a procedure authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly.

“Community development is essential in growing the economy and creating a business friendly environment,” Hagerty said. “CDBG grants allow communities to take the steps needed that will ultimately encourage existing businesses to expand and future companies to relocate and invest in Tennessee.”

Allocation of CDBG funds is based on priorities set at local levels where community needs are best known. The CDBG program is administered in Tennessee by the Department of Economic and Community Development.

Below is a list of communities who were awarded grants:

Housing
Cornersville: $225,000
Parsons: $500,000
Stanton: $500,000

Community Livability
Gleason: $189,655
Lake County: $227,104
Lauderdale County: $300,000
Union City: $300,000

Sewer Systems
Brownsville: $500,000
Halls: $500,000
Lawrenceburg: $500,000
Lewisburg: $500,000
Mason: $500,000
Maury County: $500,000
Milan: $500,000
South Fulton: $500,000
Trenton: $500,000
Tullahoma: $400,000

Water Lines
Cannon County: $278,500
DeKalb County: $500,000
Lawrence County: $500,000
Smith County: $350,000
Sumner County: $225,594
Wartrace: $169,750

Water Systems
Ardmore: $350,000
Giles County: $500,000
Grundy County: $500,000
Hartsville/Trousdale County: $500,000
Lewis County: $500,000
Tiptonville: $500,000
Tracy City: $500,000
Van Buren County: $500,000
Warren County: $500,000

About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies which help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. The department seeks to attract new corporate investment in Tennessee and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. To find out more, go to www.tn.gov/ecd.

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Media Contact: Shannon Sumrall, ECD
Office: (615) 253-4897
E-mail: shannon.sumrall@tn.gov