Governor Bredesen Announces Enhancement Grant for Adamsville

Enhancement Grant for Adamsville Hwy. 64 Beautification Project:
 Left to right. Rep. Randy Rinks, TDOT Commissioner Gerald F. Nicely, Sara Norris, Nancy Morris,
 Mayor Tommy Morris, Gov. Phil Bredesen, Mike Norris, Ann Hudson, and Dwana Garrison.

Nashville, Tenn. — Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that the state will provide the city of Adamsville in McNairy County with an enhancement grant in the amount of $480,000 to assist with the development of Phase 2A of the Highway 64 Beautification Project.

“I’m pleased that the state is able to award a second grant to this project to enable the city of Adamsville to carry forward its vision,” said Governor Bredesen. “This phase is designed to enhance aesthetics, increase safety and boost economic development along this major transportation corridor. I’m proud the State of Tennessee can make investments like this one that enhance local communities for the benefit of our citizens and visitors alike.”

“The Streetscape Enhancements portion of the Highway 64 project, which is covered by this grant, is perhaps the most exciting leg of our journey yet,” stated Representative Randy Rinks. “It includes beautiful landscaping, improves pedestrian corridors, and also improves parking availability.”

“This project is important to a lot of people, and it has taken real team work to keep it moving full steam ahead,” added Lieutenant Governor John Wilder. “I’m happy I could help.”

The grant is made possible through a federally funded program administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

“Including this year’s enhancement grants, TDOT has helped fund approximately $189 million worth of transportation related projects such as the restoration of historic facilities, bike and pedestrian trails, landscaping and other non-traditional transportation projects,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely. “These grants were made possible in the 1990s when Congress established a grant system funding activities designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic and environmental aspects of the nation’s transportation system.”

According to the grant application, Phase 2A includes a variety of improvements along US Highway 64 (Main Street) from Magnolia Street, to beyond North Oak Street. Some of the features will include new, decorative pedestrian walkways, new landscaping, new benches and trash receptacles, and drainage improvements.