Covered Bridge To Improve Clay County Student Safety
Clay County is planning a new covered footbridge at Heritage Springs Park to provide students at the adjacent elementary school a safer route to the facility. Clay County Chamber President Doug Young said the project aims to eliminate the need for children to walk along a busy highway to access the park from their campus. […]
Millard Oakley Library Receives Tech Grant To Help Residents
State Representative Ed Butler said a state grant totaling nearly $4,000 will help the Millard Oakley Public Library bridge the digital divide. Butler said the funding is provided through the Secretary of State’s office to help local facilities improve their technological resources and expand broadband access for rural residents. Butler said these grants are essential […]
Monterey Pursues Main Street Status To Secure Grants
Monterey pursuing a designation for the Main Street Program to ensure the town remains eligible for future grant funding to revitalize its downtown district. Mayor Alex Garcia said the town is currently utilizing a $240,000 downtown improvement grant to install new streetlights and provide renovation incentives for downtown property owners. Garcia said the pursuit of […]
UC Rescue Squads Receive New State Aid To Assist Efforts
At least 15 Upper Cumberland rescue squads will share in a $5 million state grant to purchase life-saving equipment and improve emergency response times. Rickman Volunteer Fire Department Chief William Curd said his department is receiving just over $65,000 from the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s office allocation. The funding will allow the department to purchase […]
