Tourism is getting a boost in communities across Tennessee, as the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development has announced the latest round of Tourism Enhancement Grants.
The Town of Monterey and Putnam County will each get Tourism Enhancement Grants in the amount of $100,000.
White County will also receive $100,000.
The City of Smithville in DeKalb County will get $75,000, and the Town of Bell Buckle in Bedford County has been awarded $35,000 for tourism.
Tennessee’s Tourism Enhancement Grants support cities and counties seeking to invest in their local tourism assets, lift visitation and increase economic impact. Eligible projects include stages, signage, historic preservation, ADA compliancy and other improvements to local attractions and venues.
In total the State of Tennessee awarded 29 communities over $2.22 million in Tourism Enhancement Grants.
You can see the complete list of Tourism Enhancement Grant recipients at tn.gov under News.