The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded a $20,000 check to Gibson County as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. This financial assistance will be utilized by the county to identify and prioritize sites for redevelopment. The grant is one of 36 brownfield redevelopment initiatives announced across the state in July.
The BRAG grants are funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which aims to protect the environment while fostering economic growth, particularly in rural areas. This legislation provides local governments and development boards with the necessary resources to investigate, clean up, and redevelop blighted properties.
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A brownfield site is defined as a property that is either vacant or underutilized due to potential contamination. The remediation of such sites reduces risks to public health and the environment and encourages economic investment in the area.
For more information on the BRAG program and other initiatives, please visit the official [Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation website](https://www.tn.gov/environment.html).
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Lewis County Receives Grant for Brownfield Redevelopment
Lewis County has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to assist with brownfield redevelopment efforts, as part of a statewide initiative to identify and rehabilitate contaminated sites for environmental and economic benefits.