The Tennessee State Museum in Nashville has announced the recipients of grants from its Capital Maintenance and Improvements Grant Program, specifically aimed at disaster relief following the impact of Hurricane Helene. The funding originates from a $5 million allocation by the Tennessee General Assembly in the 2024-2025 Appropriations Act. This allocation was designated solely for providing grants to museums that are either 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or affiliated with governmental entities, focusing on capital maintenance and improvements.
Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, a portion of these funds was set aside to assist institutions located in the affected counties. These counties include Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Jefferson, Sevier, Cocke, Greene, Washington, Hawkins, Unicoi, Carter, Sullivan, and Johnson. The first recipients of these grants were announced in November.
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For more information and to view the complete list of Capital Maintenance and Improvements Grant recipients for Disaster Relief, visit the link provided here or check the TNMuseum.org/grants page.
The grant program for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief allows for a minimum request amount of $5,000 and a maximum of $150,000, with all projects expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.
The Tennessee State Museum, which will celebrate its 88th anniversary in 2025, is located at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville. It features a wide range of exhibitions, from natural history to modern transformations, and is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday. Additional information about ongoing exhibitions and events can be found on the museum’s website at TNMuseum.org.
For further details, contact Joe Pagetta, Director of Communications, at (615) 741-5134 or joseph.pagetta@tn.gov.
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Tennessee Agricultural Fairs Celebrated at Annual Event
At the 103rd Tennessee Association of Fairs Convention in Murfreesboro, Tennessee’s agricultural fairs were recognized for their achievements, with 52 fairs receiving an Award of Merit. The Greene County Fair was named Champion of Champions for 2024. Commissioner Charlie Hatcher and TAF President Blake Laws highlighted the fairs’ roles in promoting agriculture and community involvement. Notable winners included the White County Fair and the Warren County Fair, among others. Special awards and a scholarship were also presented. More details can be found on the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and TAF websites.