The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) recently awarded Williamson County a $20,000 grant from the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. The funds will be used to identify priority sites for redevelopment within the county. This grant is part of 36 brownfield redevelopment grants announced across the state in July.
BRAG grants are funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which aims to protect the environment and create 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 defined as a property that is vacant or underutilized due to potential contamination. Remediation of these sites reduces threats to public health and the environment while encouraging economic investment.
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Hickman County Receives Grant for Brownfield Redevelopment
Hickman County has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to support its brownfield redevelopment efforts. This grant will help the county prioritize sites for redevelopment, as part of a statewide initiative to address blighted properties. The funding is provided through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which aims to improve the environment and stimulate economic growth in rural areas by facilitating the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites.