Jackson County Chamber Awarded Tourism And Hospitality Recovery Funds
The Jackson County Chamber announced as a recipient of Tennessee Tourism Recovery Funds. The state started the Tennessee Tourism CARES program to help the tourism and hospitality industries impacted by COVID-19. Chamber Director Hope Vargas said they were awarded some $47,500 to use over the next three years. “And I’m not entirely sure of the […]
Overton Library To Apply For Some $30,000 In Grants
Overton County has approved its library to apply for three grants, totaling almost $30,000. County Librarian Judith Cutwright said that the grants will help upgrade the library both by updating its technology and helping the library expand its offerings. She said one particular project she’s hoping to use grant money for is to create a […]
UC Allocated $1 Million In New Childcare Creation Program
A new grant program coming to the Upper Cumberland will fund renovation projects for childcare facilities. UCDD Economic Development Director Megan Choate said the region has been allocated $1 million of federal COVID money coming through the state. “The Childcare Creation Program is a new program that is going to be putting grant dollars into […]
Jackson Schools Approve Almost $200K In Grant-Funded Project Bids
The Jackson County School Board approved bids for almost $200,000 of improvement projects at a meeting Thursday night. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said that the three approved bids were all covered by grant funding. “We’ve been able to make the most of our grant funds and do some of the upgrades and maintenance for […]
Nine Senior Centers Across UC Rewarded Grants From State
Nine Upper Cumberland Senior Centers will receive $5,000 grants through the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. Celina Senior Center Director Sandra Wix said she wants to use the funding for supplies to continue art classes for seniors. “It will have a great impact for my center,” Wix said. “We are a small center, but […]
$110 K Of State Grants Distributed To UC For Highway Safety
State grant funding equaling $110,000 coming down to multiple Upper Cumberland law enforcement agencies for highway safety. Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said the $15,000 his department received will help with impaired driving enforcement. “We’ve been getting that grant for several years, and we use it for overtime during saturation to work DUI stops,” Randolph […]
Gainesboro Approves Plan For Future Roadway And Mobility Improvements
The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen has adopted two comprehensive plans with the goal to improve roadways and community mobility. Mayor Lloyd Williams said by passing a strategy for future improvements, it increases the city’s chances of obtaining grant funding. “Points out where we need crosswalks at, parking, sidewalks, ADA sidewalks,” Williams said. “We can’t apply […]
Fentress County Executive Wants More Improvements At Ball Park
Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said he wants to prioritize improvements to the Kirby Johnson Memorial Ball Park. Johnson said the two things he sees as the biggest needs are another field and additional parking. Johnson said some nights draw as many as 500 people. “Hopefully we can come up with something in the works […]
Three UC State Parks Receive Grants For Visitor Experience Enhancement
Three Upper Cumberland state parks or natural areas have received $500 grants from the Friends of the Tennesse State Parks. The grants will fund a variety of projects that will enhance the visitor’s experience in a Tennessee State Park or Natural Area. Pickett County’s Cordell Hull Museum will use the money for interpretive displays. DeKalb […]
Grants Available for Licensed UC Childcare Providers
Childcare programs in the Upper Cumberland have an opportunity to apply for grant money to enhance their program. Marketing Coordinator for Child Care Tennessee Whit Gardner said programs licensed with DHS can apply for the Support and Enhancement grant. Gardner said these grants can be used for new equipment, program enhancement, and consultants to keep […]
