Bolivar Awarded Grant to Renovate Outfitter Hut at Sand Beach Lake

Tourism is getting a boost in communities across Tennessee, as the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development announced that the state awarded 29 communities over $2.22 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants.

According to the announcement, The City of Bolivar has been awarded $28,500.00, which will be used to renovate an existing building into an Outfitter Hut for rentals at Sand Beach Lake Park. Earlier this month, it was announced The City of Bolivar had been awarded $601,194.65 for development at Sand Beach Lake Park. {read more about that announcement here}

“Tourism is vital for the growth and sustainability of communities throughout Tennessee, especially in our rural communities,” said Melanie Beauchamp, Assistant Commissioner of Rural Tourism and Outreach, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. “These projects create opportunities for visitors, enhance the quality of life for residents and ultimately, bring more funds back into the communities.”

Tourism enhancement grants were awarded to ten at-risk and distressed communities. The list of awardees and projects may be viewed here.

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