McBride: ARC Targets Distressed Counties For Investment
Appalachian Regional Commission Director Brandon McBride said the commission’s annual report on the economic health of counties helps make sure everyone involved understands the challenges being faced. Clay and Pickett Counties labeled as distressed in the new review. McBride said the Commission annually reviews the economic status of 423 counties in the Appalachian region. It […]
CityScape’s Annual Membership Drive Underway
Cookeville Cityscape is searching for new members and donors to help tackle projects in downtown Cookeville through its annual membership drive. Executive Director Ferran Kefauver said the funding from the drive will support the downtown revitalization group through the entire fiscal year. She said individuals and organizations who begin membership plans will receive varying perks […]
Monterey Starts Countywide Parks And Rec Master Plan
Putnam County, Baxter, Monterey will pursue the development of a countywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan through a UCDD grant. Monterey Aldermen agreed Monday night to the proposed plan. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the master plan would examine land and facilities in Monterey parks and create long-term goals for how to use them. “There […]
Upper Cumberland Surpassed $45 Million In Grants In 2023, All Time High
The Upper Cumberland received a record-breaking $45 million in grant money this year. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said that number does not include grants through private consultants, so the total amount is even higher. He said looking into the future to anticipate needs before they happen, has been key. “We sit between three metropolitan […]
Cookeville Working To Fill Expanded Economic Development Role
Cookeville officials looking at resumes to fill the role of Economic Development and Grant Coordinator. Melinda Keifer continues to assist the city in a part-time role after her 2022 retirement. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the role has been changed to work both on economic opportunities for business and industry as well as grants. […]
Some Putnam Commissioners Interested In Changing Grant Rules
Some Putnam County Commissioners are interested in giving Mayor Randy Porter the chance to apply for grants without first getting commission approval. The idea came up during the August commission meeting when Commissioner Sam Sandlin questioned why Porter needed approval to simply apply. Commissioners were voting on a request from Porter to allow him to […]
Rural Reimagined Announces Nearly $145K in Faculty Research Grants
Tennessee Tech’s Rural Reimagined program awarding some $144,000 in grant for faculty research projects. Administrative Chair Michael Aikens said the 10 faculty projects range from mental health projects, drug abuse projects, engineering, and food insecurity. He said working with the faculty projects will help continue to expand Rural Reimagined’s presence in the 76 rural counties […]
Overton Schools Introducing New Careers To Students Through Grants
Overton County Schools received several grants amounting to $60,000 to expand CTE and STEM opportunities at several schools. CTE Director Leslie Riddle said Livingston Academy getting about $9,000 to continue its school-based enterprise called Wildcat Wake-Up Coffee Shop. “We’ve already had it a few years, but it will continue that and grow that,” Riddle said. […]
Van Buren Commission Approves Sheriffs Department Grant
Van Buren County Commissioners approved several grants for the Sheriff’s Department at its special called meeting Tuesday night. The grants included the state Health Department’s ELC confinement grant, a training equipment grant, and a technology grant. Sheriff Michael Brock said the confinement grant is the largest at more than $479,000 and a zero percent match. […]
Baxter PD Getting Four New Patrol Cars Through Grant
Baxter Police Department getting four new vehicles with the help of grant funding. Chief Danny Holmes said the grant was made possible with the guidance of the UCDD, and comes at no cost to the taxpayers. “Anytime you have vehicles they wear out, they get a lot of miles on them,” Holmes said. “We’ve got […]
