$1.86M to go to community development projects in Carroll, Weakley counties
The following is a news release from Rep. Tandy Darby’s office:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, today announced $1,865,647 for community development projects in Carroll and Weakley counties from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD).
The funding is part of TNECD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
- Hollow Rock received a $630,000 CDBG for local park improvements.
- Martin received a $630,000 CDBG for a recreation improvement project.
- Sharon received a $373,532 CDBG for park improvements.
- Trezevant received a $232,115 CDBG for a sewer system project.
“This significant investment will improve our community’s parks and essential services like sewer,” Darby said. “The funds will go toward making Northwest Tennessee an even better place to live. The proposed park and recreation area improvements will make them even more enjoyable for families, and Trezevant’s proposed sewer project will increase its wastewater system’s reliability and longevity.”
Hollow Rock’s funds will go toward installing a playground, a half basketball court, and a new pavilion in the city park. The grant comes from available funding from the CDBG Coronavirus Response Supplement (CDBG-CV).
Martin’s CDBG will be used to resurface the Martin Recreation Complex walking trail, construct a pickleball court, replace a playground, and make ADA improvements. This grant comes from the CDBG-CV.
Sharon’s funding will go toward a multi-use sports court area, lighting, ADA parking, and walkway improvements. This grant comes from the CDBG-CV.
Trezevant’s CDBG will be matched with local funds to replace an effluent pump station and install flow monitoring equipment to improve the town’s wastewater system.
TNECD approved $36.6 million in grants to 78 communities across the state for projects in categories including public health and safety, community infrastructure, community revitalization, water system improvements, and sewer system improvements.
The allocation of CDBG funds is based on priorities set through the public meeting process at the local community level. The CDBG program is funded through HUD and administered in Tennessee by the Department of Economic and Community Development.
State Rep. Tandy Darby represents House District 76, which includes Weakley County and part of Carroll and Henry counties.
