Overton Chamber Applies For Entrepreneurship Grant
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce has applied for a Three-Star Grant to boost entrepreneurship and workforce development. Chamber President and CEO Zach Stephens said the grant is worth up to $250,000. Stephens said in the past, entrepreneurship has not been a high priority for the Chamber. He said the need for growth in that […]
Cookeville Receives Grant To Rewire Historic Neon Sign
Cookeville’s famous Cream City Ice Cream sign will be rewired thanks to a downtown improvement grant. CityScape Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the organization had applied for this grant for the last several years, but was not selected. Kefauver said the 75 year old sign is the second oldest neon sign in Tennessee. It needs […]
Sparta OKs New Parts And Rec Master Plan Development
With hopes of getting new money to fund parks and recreation growth, the City Of Sparta agreed Thursday night to work with a consultant on a new master plan. Mayor Jerry Lowery said state officials encouraged the idea, noting money that would become available. The plan requires just a $12,000 city match. “[A master plan] […]
Tech Receives $1.3 Million Grant For Nuclear Science Program
A $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy giving Tennessee Tech Students experience in radiochemistry. Assistant Professor of Chemistry David Dan said he applied for the grant so students could have more engagement with nuclear science, which a big push from the DOE. Dan said six students will research separating the Promethium 147 […]
Porter: Putnam Getting Grants For Fairgrounds, EMS, Library
Mayor Randy Porter said the county will use capital project funding in the coming year to finish more of the new Putnam County Fairgrounds on Tennessee Avenue. Porter said a $500,000 grant meant for sports complex lighting will be redirected to the fairgrounds. Porter said the money will go towards building a new steel and […]
Livingston Library Using Grant For ADA Compliant Doors
ADA-Compliant doors are set to swing open soon at the Millard Oakley Public Library, using funds from a $10,000 American Library Association grant. Library staff held a community meeting to ask for citizen input on how the library could improve. Library Director Judith Cutright said meeting attendees agreed accessible doors were the biggest need. “Our […]
Clay Library Expansion Project Set To Begin This Summer
An architect is drawing plans for the Clay County Public Library expansion project. The plans for the library include a 3,000 square foot expansion, which will be used to expand the children’s space and create more space for community events. Library Director Alecia Burns said the children’s area will be named after former assistant librarian […]
Clay EMS Director Excited About Ambulance Grant
Clay County EMS Director Andy Hall said a $1.3 million grant for new equipment gives him a sense of relief. The county currently has just two ambulances in the fleet. The state grant will double that number. Hall said lower maintenance costs create room for other things in the budget. “Some of my monitors were […]
Grants Keeping TTU Dual Enrollment Affordable
Tennessee Tech Dual Enrollment tuition is set to increase, but Tech officials say it is still affordable for local high schoolers. Assistant Director of Admissions and Dual Enrollment Manager Ted McWilliams said the Board of Trustees approved a Dual Enrollment tuition increase from $178 to some $190 per credit hour. He said a state grant […]
Putnam Election Office In Need Of More Space
Putnam County officials exploring funding options to expand the County Elections Office. Mayor Randy Porter said the existing office was built in 2008. He said that with more people registered to vote in the county than ever, the facility is running short on space. The Putnam County Health Department recently opened its new addition and […]
