Citizens meet to discuss future of Union Community Center in Palmyra Tennessee
February 2, 2016
Written by Sadie Savage
Montgomery County, TN – Members of the community gathered Saturday night, January 30th at the old Union Community center in Palmyra Tennessee. The meeting was a brainstorming session that focused on determining the amount of funding that would be required to restore and preserve the community center, and if it was eligible for any government grants.
Many ideas were thrown around speculating how to receive funding — whether it be county funding or federal grants for preserving historic buildings.
Union Community Center in Palmyra Tennessee
Nashville Predators Foundation awards funding to LEAP
May 27, 2014
Written by Richard Garrett
Nashville, TN – On May 7th, 2014 the LEAP Organization was selected to receive a grant award from the Nashville Predators Foundation. This year marked the Predators biggest grant program in franchise history with over $410,000 in grants were awarded to Middle Tennessee non profit organizations at Bridgestone Arena.
“We are very appreciative of the Predators Foundation selecting us for funding to enhance our youth development program” commented board member Larson Gafney.
LEAP organization receives grant award from Nashville Predators Foundation.
Funding for Dunbar Cave State Park Interpretive Center
July 14, 2010
$400,000 approved for design of educational elements within the Park
Members of the Montgomery County delegation won approval of $400,000 in state funds for the design of the Interpretive Center within the Dunbar Cave State Park. Rep. Joe Pitts (D-Clarksville), Rep. Curtis Johnson (R-Clarksville), Rep. Phillip Johnson (R-Pegram) and Sen. Tim Barnes (D-Clarksville) worked with Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and the Montgomery County Commission’s Legislative Liaison committee, chaired by Commissioner Mark Banasiak, to secure the funds.
“This is an example of everyone being in the same harness, pulling together for a project that will have significant impact for our citizens,” said Pitts. “The new exhibit will strengthen an already popular attraction in our state and add educational value for students across the region.” [Read more]
