Haywood Co. gets healthy community grant

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Haywood County Community Health Council was recognized Tuesday afternoon for helping create a healthy community.

At Tuesday’s meeting, the council got a $5,000 grant from the Governor’s Foundation for Health & Wellness. The county had to get churches and schools focused on health to qualify for this award.

Although Haywood County is the third county in West Tennessee to receive this grant, the Governor’s Foundation is looking to reward more communities.

“This grant is open to all communities in West Tennessee. So once their communities sign on board to become a Healthier Tennessee community, then we can work with the community to receive the grant as well,” said Syrena Flowers, West Tennessee director of the Governor’s Foundation for Health & Wellness.

The council plans to use the money to add adult workout equipment at Volunteer Park in the near future.