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Bredesen Announces Enhancement Grant for the City of Loudon in Loudon County

Nashville, Tenn. - Governor Phil Bredesen joined state and local leaders today to announce a transportation enhancement grant in the amount of $44,822 for the Wharf Street Greenway Lighting Project in Loudon County.

The grant funds will be used to add 12 street lights along the Wharf Street greenway that will connect the downtown area to the riverfront.  Decorative lighting will be used to complement the historic character of downtown Loudon. The lighting will also enhance safety for pedestrians along the walking trail and will aesthetically complement the greenway.

“This project will enhance the Wharf Street Greenway and the areas surrounding the riverfront,” said Governor Bredesen. “I am pleased the state is able to help fund this project to make this greenway safer and add to its historic charm.”

“These grant funds will be used to enhance the safety of pedestrians along Warf Street,” said Senator Randy McNally.  “I’m pleased to see the Governor and TDOT dedicating these funds to the city of Loudon.”

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.

Representative Jimmy Matlock worked to secure these grant funds for Loudon County.