Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter has announced the 12 Tennessee communities selected to participate in the ninth round of the Tennessee Downtowns program. One local town was approved, Wartrace in Bedford County.
The Tennessee Downtowns program helps local communities revitalize traditional commercial districts, enhance community livability, spur job creation, and maintain the historic character of downtown districts. The two-year program coaches selected communities and their steering committees through the steps of launching effective renewal efforts. Tennessee Downtowns includes community training through the National Main Street Center’s Four-Point Approach® and a $15,000 grant for a downtown improvement project.
