Hickory Valley to Receive Over $300k for Fire Department
Senator Page Walley along with Representative Johnny Shaw congratulated Hickory Valley for securing a $327,943 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to go towards fire services improvements. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced the grant on Thursday, December 1, 2022, along with 63 other CDBGs awarded across the state. The CDBG funds assist communities with infrastructure improvement, housing rehabilitations, and health and safety measures.
“Congratulations to Hickory Valley for securing a sizable grant to improve local fire services,” said Walley. “Local officials did great work identifying the need and submitting a successful grant application. I was happy to support their efforts and am confident this grant will improve public safety and increase quality of life in Hickory Valley.”
“This is the kind of state effort we need to help grow our communities, to meet the necessities of our rural communities, and future growth that is coming.” commented Shaw.
The funds for these grants were allocated under a procedure authorized by the Tennessee General Assembly which is based on priorities set through the public meeting process at the local community level.
Each application was supported by the community’s senator and representatives in the Tennessee General Assembly.
“Quality infrastructure is essential to ensuring that every Tennessee community can thrive,” said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, “I congratulate each grant recipient for receiving funds to support local safety, spur economic growth and secure prosperity across our state.”
“It was an honor to support Hickory Valley in obtaining these needed funds for fire service improvements,” said Senator Walley. “I congratulate Mayor Ayers, the city council, and the Hickory Valley Firefighters on this achievement. “
The CDBG program is funded through HUD and administered in Tennessee by the Department of Economic and Community Development. Funds are available for water and sewer improvements, housing rehabilitation, health and safety projects, and other improvements to enhance the quality of life in Tennessee’s rural communities. In addition to traditional community improvement and safety projects, funding was also made available for community development projects, such as sidewalk and walking trail improvements, street paving and community centers.
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