Jon Ward Appointed First Cookeville Assistant City Manager
Jon Ward will be Cookeville’s first Assistant City Manager, announced during Thursday’s City Council meeting. City Manager James Mills said the decision to establish the position was not a sudden move but a plan he had considered for at least two years. Ward has served the city for 10 years and will continue his current […]
Monterey Launches $540,000 Project To Rebuild Homes
Monterey launching a $540,000 housing rehabilitation project to rebuild and remodel homes for local residents using grant funding that requires no financial match from the town. Mayor Alex Garcia said the project includes $500,000 specifically designated for home construction and repairs while the remaining $40,000 covers administrative and processing fees. Garcia said the funding is […]
Regional Arts Grant Applications Open For Upper Cumberland
UCDD Officials encouraging local non-profits and governments to apply for Arts Build Communities grants to fund cultural projects across the 14-county region. Community Development Planner Jessica Duke said the funding opportunity is offered through the Tennessee Arts Commission to support arts and cultural projects throughout the state. Duke said grants of up to $5,000 available […]
Gainesboro Secures Grant For Downtown Pocket Park
Gainesboro secured a $91,000 grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to begin construction on a downtown pocket park. Roaring River Cultural Alliance’s Valerie Goetz told the Board of Aldermen Thursday the funding will not be enough to complete the park, but rather will complete the first phase. “We’re gonna need, there’s some, as we discovered […]
