Grant to Assist Spring City for Improvements

House of Representatives

State of Tennessee

Rep. Jim Cobb Special Press Release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



GOVERNOR HASLAM AND REPRESENTATIVE JIM COBB ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

Grant to Assist Spring City in Improvements


(November 22, 2011, Nashville) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty recently approved a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant to assist in infrastructure improvements in Spring City.

“As we work to make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs, the proper infrastructure must support existing and future businesses,” Haslam said.  “I am pleased the state of Tennessee is able to partner with our local communities to make these projects a reality.”

The funds will be used for sewer system improvements. Funding for the $380,435 project will include $30,435 in local funds. The grant dollars were provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and were allocated under a procedure authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly.

“When recruiting new businesses, manufacturers and industries, the first question asked is the status of infrastructure at any proposed site. We must be ready to say to the people, “we’ve made this opportunity as compatible with your needs as possible,’” said Representative Cobb.

“Community development is essential in growing the economy and creating a business friendly environment,” Hagerty said.  “CDBG grants allow communities to take the steps needed that will ultimately encourage existing businesses to expand and future companies to relocate and invest in Tennessee.”

The grant was approved following an application by Spring City and has the support of Mayor Mary Sue Garrison, Sen. Ken Yager and Rep. Jim Cobb.  U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, U.S. Sen. Bob Corker and Congressman Chuck Fleischmann aided in securing the funds. To find out more, go to www.tn.gov/ecd.

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