Governor Bredesen Awards Enhancement Grant for Lawrenceburg

Nashville, Tenn. - Governor Phil Bredesen joined state and local leaders today to award the city of Lawrenceburg with an enhancement grant in the amount of $180,042 to assist with the development of the Crockett Theater Welcome Center Improvement Project.

The Crockett Theater Welcome Center is located just north of the square in historic downtown Lawrenceburg, near US 64. The project consists of significant renovations to the men’s and women’s restroom facilities. When complete, the project will create a cleaner and more convenient atmosphere for those visiting the center.

“Improvements to welcome centers can be a powerful tool in boosting tourism, which can stimulate local economies,” said Bredesen. “I’m pleased we can provide the resources necessary to accomplish those goals.”

“Lawrenceburg has been facing difficult economic times,” said Senator Doug Jackson. “Improvements to this important building would not be possible without these grant funds.”

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

“Through the Enhancement Grant Program, TDOT has helped fund approximately $189 million in 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.

The federal grant program was established by Congress in the early 1990s to fund activities designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic and environmental aspects of the nation’s transportation system.

As part of the Crocket Theater Welcome Center Improvement Project, the restrooms will meet ADA requirements, and will be larger in size after an office and storage area are converted for use in the renovation.

Representative Joey Hensley also helped secure this grant for the city of Lawrenceburg.