Forbus General Store In Pall Mall Celebrates 100 Years Of Business
The Tennessee Department of Economic And Community Development is celebrating Pall Mall’s Forbus General Store as a Tennessee business serving the community for over 100 years. General Manager Clint Hayes said the store began serving the community in 1882 as Pall Mall’s pharmacy, restaurant, and clothing store. Hayes said the recognition has been awesome. He […]
$630K Block Grant To Fund A Greenway Trail Along Obed River
An ADA-accessible greenway trail along Crossville’s Obed River will be constructed with a $630,000 state grant. Crossville City Manager Greg Wood said the project is part of a much larger trail-building plan. This portion will pave the greenway from Centennial Park to make outdoor activity available for those with disabilities. “We have a large portion […]
Smithville House For Recovering Women Opening At Start Of Year
A transitional housing program for women recovering from substance abuse will open its doors in early 2024. Smithville will be closing on a $375,000 property to be used as the recovery house in the coming weeks. UCHRA will oversee the program. Executive Director Mark Farley said the idea is to give these women a hand […]
Smithville Gets $300,000 Grant For Downtown Facade Work
The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber Of Commerce looking for downtown businesses wanting to improve their building looks. Chamber Of Commerce Director Suzanne Williams said funds from a $300,000 facade grant can help owners improve everything from doors and windows to signage. Williams said the city is grateful to the Tennessee Department Of Economic and Community Development […]
McNeilus Steel To Expand With New Warren County Facility
A steel manufacturing company will expand its operations into Warren County creating some 50 new jobs. The state announced Tuesday that McNeilus Steel will spend some $23 million to expand to Morrison. The new facility will open on East Maple Street. McNeilus Steel General Manager Zachary Ernst said that the company has been providing steel […]
Overton Gets $50K Grant To Assist In New CTE Developments At Livingston Academy
Overton County has received a $50,000 three-star grant to support the expansion of career technology at Livingston Academy. Livingston/Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the money will assist as the Overton County School System builds out the new CTE Building. It will fund equipment, software, research tools, interactive workshops and other […]
Retail Academy Invite For Jamestown
Jamestown will take part in the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Retail Academy program later this month. Leann Smith is the Director of the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce. She said the program gives local officials tools to recruit and retain retail businesses. “Every community has their ‘shop at home’ campaign,” Smith said. […]
