The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Wayne County a $20,000 grant from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. This funding aims to help the county identify priority sites for redevelopment. Wayne County is among 36 recipients of brownfield redevelopment grants announced across the state in July.
The BRAG grants are part of the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which strives to protect the environment while fostering economic opportunities, particularly 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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A brownfield is typically a property that remains vacant or underutilized due to potential environmental contamination. Through remediation efforts, these sites can be transformed to reduce public health risks and environmental threats, thereby encouraging economic investment in the area.
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Hickman County Receives $20,000 for Redevelopment
Hickman County has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for brownfield redevelopment, as part of a statewide initiative to identify and redevelop blighted properties.