Bolivar and Whiteville Awarded Arts Commission Grants
(NASHVILLE) – On Thursday, July 10, 2025, State Senator Page Walley (R-Savannah) announced grant award recipients in Hardeman County from the Tennessee Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). This is the first of a series of grants that will be made throughout FY2026.
The grants awarded in Hardeman County, totaling $30,600, are going to:
- City of Bolivar- $15,800
- City of Whiteville – $14,800
“Hardeman County has a proud legacy of artistic expression and cultural tradition,” said Senator Walley. “These grants help preserve that legacy while encouraging new voices and creative energy in our communities. I’m thankful to the Tennessee Arts Commission for recognizing the value of our local arts and investing in the people who bring our history and stories to life.”
“Tennessee is fortunate to be a state where few can rival the breadth and depth of its arts and culture. Tennessee boasts a unique array of artistic and cultural assets,” said Anne B. Pope, Executive Director for the Tennessee Arts Commission. “Arts and culture are vital tools for attracting and retaining businesses and help build stronger communities by enhancing the distinctive character of Tennessee places.”
The Commission anticipates awarding approximately 1,000 grants in both rural and urban communities in all 95 counties of the state during the year, totaling up to $12.3 million dollars in 18 Annual and Rolling Grant categories. These funds have a direct impact on communities across Tennessee, in both urban and rural areas.
The Commission’s allocations process involves a review by citizen advisory panels with expertise in various arts disciplines and a review by the full Commission. Other grant opportunities are offered throughout the year for qualifying organizations including grants for Arts Build Communities and Student Ticket Subsidy. Learn more about grant programs offered by the Commission.
Tennessee’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $1.4 billion in annual economic activity and strengthens quality of life, economic vitality, tourism, and arts learning for people of all ages. The Tennessee Arts Commission is the state arts agency whose mission is to cultivate the arts for the benefit of all Tennesseans and their communities.
In June 2024, the Town of Whiteville was a recipient of two grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission during its 2025 fiscal year, which ran July 1, 2024- June 30, 2025.
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