Austin Peay State University to acquire Jenkins and Wynne Property

Nashville, TN – Tennessee State Representative Curtis Johnson (R-Clarksville) has announced that the Tennessee State School Bond Authority has approved short term financing to be used, in part, to acquire over 10 ½ acres for Austin Peay State University.

This acquisition will be funded by Campus Plant Funds and the short-term bond issue.”

“The action of the School Bond Authority is a crucial step in financing this project,” said Rep. Johnson. “The short-term bond should be paid off within five years.”

“It has been a pleasure working with President Alisa White and her staff on this project. She immediately saw the value of expansion; and the fact that this adjacent Jenkins and Wynne dealership property is available, opens doors for potential growth,” Rep. Johnson concluded.

The acquisition of this land will give Austin Peay the means to grow and develop.

The plans should be finalized before the end of the year.