The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded $20,000 each to the Town of Linden and Perry County through the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. These funds will be used to identify priority sites for redevelopment in the region. The grants are part of a larger initiative, with 36 brownfield redevelopment grants distributed across the state as announced in July.
The BRAG grants are funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act. This legislation aims to protect the environment and stimulate economic growth, particularly in rural areas. It 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. The remediation of these sites reduces threats to public health and the environment, while also encouraging economic investment.
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Trousdale County Receives Grant for Brownfield Redevelopment
Trousdale County has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation under the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants program. The funds will be used to identify priority sites for redevelopment, as part of an initiative to address vacant or underutilized properties with potential contamination issues, thereby promoting public health and economic investment.