Julie A. Oaks
TDOT, Public Information Officer
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Governor Bredesen Announces Enhancement Grant for Dyer Co.

Nashville, Tenn. - Governor Phil Bredesen joined state and local leaders today to announce a transportation enhancement grant in the amount of $722,918 for Dyer County Courthouse Square Improvement project.

The grant funds will be used to improve pedestrian walkways around the Dyer County Courthouse.  The project includes replacement of curb and gutter around the perimeter of the courthouse, replacement of walkways along interior of courthouse lawns, installation of clay pavers and concrete border spaces within the courthouse lawns and along the perimeter of the courthouse, as well as the addition of trees, landscaping, lighting and other streetscape improvements.

“Tennessee is home to some of the most beautiful historic courthouses in the nation and it’s important to keep them in top shape,” said Governor Bredesen. “I’m pleased the state is able to provide funds to enhance the important part of the city of Dyersburg and Dyer County.”

“The Dyer County Courthouse Square improvement project will help showcase this important piece of downtown Dyersburg,” said House Transportation Committee Chairman Phillip Pinion. ”The project boast a broad range of local support.  I’m pleased to see the Governor and TDOT allocating these funds to help Dyer County maintain this beautiful and historic part of the downtown area.”

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

“TDOT has funded more than $189 million in transportation related projects through our Enhancement Grant Program,” said TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely.  “This program provides funds to cities, counties and state organizations to fund activities such as the restoration of historic facilities, bike and pedestrian trails, landscaping, streetscaping and other non-traditional transportation projects.” 

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