The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded a $20,000 grant to Lewis County as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. This funding will be utilized by the county to identify priority sites for redevelopment efforts. The grant is one of 36 brownfield redevelopment grants announced across the state in July.
The BRAG grants originate from the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, a legislative measure aimed at protecting the environment and creating economic opportunities, especially in rural areas. This legislation provides local governments and development boards with the necessary resources for the investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of blighted properties.
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Brownfields are properties that remain vacant or underutilized due to potential contamination concerns. The remediation of these areas is essential to minimize threats to public health and the environment while simultaneously encouraging economic investment in the region.
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Hickman County Receives Grant for Brownfield Renewal
Hickman County has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants program, aimed at identifying and redeveloping blighted sites to promote environmental protection and economic growth in rural areas.