Projects in four Lakeway Area counties were among 23 areas that received matching grants totaling $2 million from the Historic Property/Land Acquisition Fund by the Tennessee Historical Commission.
These grants, which come from real estate transfer tax growth funds that have been allocated to the commission, will be used to fund historic restoration and rehabilitation projects for National Register-listed properties in Tennessee that have a public benefit.
Lakeway Area grant recipients include:
A $100,000 grant to Grainger County to restore the Old Grainger County Jail.
In Greene County, the Blue Springs Historical Association, Inc. will receive a $75,000 grant for exterior renovation of the Blue Springs Lutheran Church.
The Rogersville Heritage Association in Hawkins County will receive $100,000 to restore the Rogers Tavern.
Jefferson County will receive $50,000 to restore the Bethel Presbyterian Church.
The projects total grants of $325,000.
69制片厂制作传媒淭his new state grant program is an important component of our mission of revitalizing historic places across Tennessee,69制片厂制作传媒 said Patrick McIntyre, Tennessee State Historic Preservation Officer and Executive Director of the Tennessee Historical Commission, adding 69制片厂制作传媒渇rom historic courthouses to museums, this program will help a variety of time-honored landmarks that make our communities unique.69制片厂制作传媒
This year69制片厂制作传媒檚 grant awards include a wide variety of historic and architectural projects, all listed below. The grant program requires a 10% match of project funds from the grantee and is for properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places that also have a strong public engagement component such as museums, courthouses, and libraries. These projects meet the goals and objectives of the Tennessee Historical Commission69制片厂制作传媒檚 plan for historic preservation.
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