City of Clarksville receives $488,000 gramt, Montgomery County receives $200,000
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner Bob Martineau today announced a series of grants totaling more than $17 million to help fund parks and recreation projects in Tennessee communities.
TDEC will award $15.8 million in Local Park and Recreation grants to 55 different communities, as well as $1.9 million in Recreational Trails Program grants for a total of 12 parks and communities across Tennessee.
“Local parks and recreation areas provide opportunities to gather, experience nature and enjoy outdoor activities,” Martineau said. “We’re grateful to be able to help fund these projects, which will pay dividends for our communities now and in the future.”
About the Local Parks and Recreation Fund
The Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant program was established by the General Assembly in 1991 to provide local governments with funds to purchase land for parks, natural areas, greenways and recreational facilities. The funds also may be used for development of trails and projects in parks, natural areas and greenways. All LPRF grants require a 50 percent match by the recipient.
Grant recipients were selected through a scoring process with careful consideration given to the projects that met the selection criteria and expressed the greatest local recreation need.
About the Recreational Trails Program
The Recreational Trails Program is a federally-funded program established to distribute funding for diverse recreation trail projects. The funds are available to federal, state and local government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations that have obtained IRS 501 (c) (3) status and have a written trail management agreement with the agency that owns the property where the trail project is located.
Funding for RTP grants is provided by the Federal Highway Administration through the Fixing Americans Surface Transportation (FAST) Act of 2015. TDEC administers this grant program for the state. The maximum federal share for each project is 80 percent, with RTP grant recipients providing a 20 percent match. Grant recipients were selected through a scoring process with careful consideration given to the projects that met the selection criteria and expressed the greatest local recreation need.
Local Parks and Recreation Fund Grants:
| County | Recipient Organization | Grant Amount | Brief Project Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson/Morgan/Roane | Town of Oliver Springs | 100,000 | Carmichael Ballfield development |
| Bedford | City of Shelbyville | 104,000 | Griffin Park Skate Park improvements |
| Benton | Town of Big Sandy | 112,000 | Big Sandy City Park improvements |
| Benton | City of Camden | 264,000 | Camden City Park improvements |
| Bradley | City of Cleveland | 500,000 | Tinsley Park Tennis Court renovation |
| Campbell | City of LaFollette | 48,000 | Expand ADA compliant surface material beneath the existing playground structure, creating a larger inclusive surface area. Resurface and expand the existing walking trail |
| Carroll | City of Clarksburg | 38,000 | Improvements to Clarksburg City Park including replacement of playground equipment and surfacing |
| Carroll | Town of Huntingdon | 250,000 | Phase II of the Kelley Sports Complex addition |
| Carter | City of Elizabethton | 100,000 | Splash pad |
| Claiborne | Town of Tazewell | 75,000 | Municipal Park splash pad |
| Coffee | City of Manchester | 105,000 | Extend and pave parking areas in the park, develop another soccer field as a practice area, build a retention pond to use for irrigation of the fields, create a butterfly garden around the retention pond |
| Crockett | City of Bells | 380,000 | Save Bells Theater phase I |
| Cumberland | City of Crossville | 500,000 | Redevelop Garrison Park |
| Davidson/Sumner | City of Goodlettsville | 300,000 | Peay Park redevelopment |
| Decatur | City of Decaturville | 100,000 | Development of a City Park |
| Decatur | City of Parsons | 296,000 | Parsons Regional Community Park improvements |
| Gibson | City of Bradford | 84,000 | Bradford Park playground renovation |
| Gibson | City of Medina | 250,000 | Install splash pad at Community Park and extend parking area at Community Park and Lions Park |
| Grainger | Grainger County | 250,000 | Completely redevelop the existing Washburn Community Park |
| Greene | Town of Bulls Gap | 100,000 | Develop two parks including a walking trail, picnic pavilions and parking |
| Grundy | Town of Gruetli Laager | 92,000 | Improvements to tennis/basketball courts and baseball field at Volunteer Park |
| Grundy | Town of Palmer | 18,000 | Replace outdated playground equipment at Palmer Community Park |
| Grundy | Town of Tracy City | 121,000 | Improvements to the Old Tracy School Gym now owned by the City of Tracy City |
| Hamblen | City of Morristown | 500,000 | Improvements to multiple parks including playground equipment replacement, trail expansions, paving trails and parking lots, restroom upgrade and ADA improvements |
| Hardeman | City of Bolivar | 286,000 | Development of a park and nature center at Hatchie River |
| Hardin | City of Savannah | 500,000 | Improvements to multiple parks including playground equipment, restroom/concessions building, outdoor exercise equipment and ADA parking |
| Hawkins | City of Church Hill | 500,000 | Development of a new River Recreation Park |
| Houston | Houston County | 250,000 | Construction of a concrete boardwalk and landing area, camping amenities, parking and pavilion |
| Knox | Town of Farragut | 500,000 | Renovation of athletic field, restroom and parking |
| Knox | Knox County | 500,000 | Picnic shelter, dog park, playground, restrooms, parking and new trail access at IC King Park |
| Lauderdale | City of Ripley | 75,000 | Improvements at two city parks including playground equipment replacement, safety surfacing, walkways, water slide, aquatic climbing wall and ADA enhancements |
| Lawrence | City of Loretto | 50,000 | Swimming complex water slide, lighting, fencing, decking and landscaping |
| Marion | Town of Kimball | 138,000 | Playground, softball complex storage, restroom facility |
| Marshall | Marshall County | 325,000 | Marshall County Showgrounds Arena |
| Maury | Maury County | 500,000 | Park improvements including restrooms, playground, picnic area and parking lots |
| McMinn | City of Athens | 150,000 | Construction of a splash pad |
| McNairy | City of Adamsville | 380,000 | Improvements to Buford Pusser Memorial Park including tennis courts, playground and restroom facility |
| Monroe | City of Sweetwater | 353,000 | Improvements to Engleman Park including pavilion, parking, swings, restrooms, walking path and splash pad |
| Montgomery | City of Clarksville | 488,000 | Renovation of Swan Lake Aquatic Center and Kids Splash Park |
| Obion | City of Union County | 500,000 | Graham Park spash pad and skate park addition |
| Pickett | Town of Byrdstown | 250,000 | Construction of Byrdstown Community Park |
| Putnam | City of Cookeville | 400,000 | Development of the Park View Skate Park |
| Roane | City of Rockwood | 125,700 | Improvements to Brickyard Park and Douglas Wilson Community Center |
| Robertson/Sumner | City of White House | 500,000 | Municipal Recreation Complex Playground and Amphitheater |
| Rutherford | City of Murfreesboro | 250,000 | Jordan Farm Soccer Facility amenities |
| Scott | Town of Huntsville | 102,000 | Flat Creek Park and Huntsville Community Center swimming pool |
| Sequatchie | City of Dunlap | 500,000 | Development of Harris Park including restrooms, water features, pavilion, lighting and civic plaza space |
| Sevier | Town of Pittman Center | 43,000 | City Hall Park pavilion and restroom |
| Shelby | Town of Arlington | 500,000 | Forrest Street Park restroom/concession facility, irrigation, expansion of road and walking trail |
| Shelby | City of Bartlett | 500,000 | Freeman Park development |
| Shelby | City of Millington | 500,000 | Development of Discovery Nature Park |
| Sumner | City of Hendersonville | 500,000 | Development at Arrowhead Park Soccer Complex |
| Tipton | Town of Atoka | 500,000 | Pioneer Park expansion |
| Van Buren | Van Buren County | 220,000 | Development of Van Buren County Community Park |
| Washington | Town of Jonesborough | 500,000 | Development of Lincoln Avenue Community Park |
Recreational Trails Program Grants:
| County | Recipient Organization | Grant Amount | Brief Project Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson/Campbell | Norris Dam State Park | 84,000 | Trail cutting equipment for building and maintaining hiking/ biking trails; trail dedicated hand tools; three new trails to link existing trails to increase capacity and link users to the campgrounds; repair existing trails and train volunteers |
| Blount | City of Alcoa | 111,000 | Restroom facility on the Alcoa Greenway Trail that surrounds Park Island |
| Dickson | Montgomery Bell State Park |
200,000 | ADA accessible paved trail around ball field, into the campground and through the woods towards visitor center; outdoor fitness equipment; ADA accessible picnic tables and interpretive signage following themes of nature, history and conservation |
| Haywood | City of Brownsville | 200,000 | Acquire land to develop walking trail; trail head pavilion; fitness equipment area; parking lot; site amenities and ADA accessible walkways and surfaces |
| Madison | City of Jackson | 100,000 | Replace a 5′ asphalt walking trail with a 10′ trail |
| McMinn | McMinn County/ City of Athens |
200,000 | Purchase an abandoned CSX rail line to extend the Eureka Trail and develop the trail with a new surface |
| Monroe | Town of Tellico Plains | 110,000 | Expand and widen the existing trail; add amenities to the trailhead; construct an ADA compliant restroom |
| Montgomery | Montgomery County | 200,000 | Develop a paved greenway and trailhead; parking lot with ADA accessibility; restroom facilities; amenities |
| Obion | Town of Troy | 200,000 | Make improvements to Trojan Park including widening an existing walking track; construct an indoor fitness cluster and other amenities; ADA accessible walkways and parking |
| Sevier | City of Sevierville | 200,000 | Extend the existing greenway from West Prong of the Little Pigeon River to Gatlinburg Hwy Bridge; paved trail and upgrades to existing lighting with LED technology on original greenway; install new Emergency Way Finding System designed for pedestrian recognition and connection to local 911 system via GPS technology |
| Unicoi | Rocky Fork State Park | 167,000 | Purchase prefabricated powder-coated aluminum bridge and necessary hardware; concrete bridge abutments; rental of boom forklift and skid steer to assist with assembly; trail construction and maintenance to be used at the ingress and egress of proposed bridge and for search and rescue/ emergency medical response for visitors on the trail |
| Wilson | Cedars of Lebanon State Park |
175,000 | Renovate trail system including the addition of trailhead kiosks and improved signs |
