Putnam Leaders Break Ground On $11.2M Expo Center
Putnam County officials broke ground Friday on a new 67,000-square-foot Expo Center designed to serve as a driver for tourism. County Mayor Randy Porter said the $11.2 million project is being funded primarily through an $8.75 million Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery. Porter said the federal and state funding covers some 78 percent […]
Overton Recoups Six Figures In Winter Disaster Funding
Overton County set to receive more than $100,000 in federal reimbursement funds to cover infrastructure damages and emergency costs incurred during February’s winter weather. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said FEMA will reimburse local departments for repairs and services. Masiongale said the funding will be distributed back to the highway department and local water […]
Lee Requests Expedited Federal Aid For Clay, 22 Counties
Clay County is one of 23 Tennessee counties included in an expedited request for federal disaster aid Thursday. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee formally asked President Donald Trump to grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration following widespread damage from Winter Storm Fern. The request seeks both Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance and Individual Assistance to […]
HRS Could Receive Disaster Relief Housing Credits
The Highlands Residential Services could be eligible for disaster relief funding for its Magnolia Ridge development. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has housing credits available for a special round of funding. Developer Alvin Nance said Putnam County is one of five counties that could be eligible based on 2020 storm damage. “THDA is asking for […]
More Than $717K In FEMA Assistance
FEMA has approved almost $717,000 in assistance for Putnam County residents affected by the March 3rd tornado. Much of the money has already been deposited into the accounts of residents impacted. If you were denied benefits, please read your letter carefully to understand why you did not receive assistance. FEMA Officials said in many cases […]
