Governor Haslam Announces Roadscapes Grants for Seven Tennessee Cities
Wednesday, September 21, 2011 | 06:25am
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer today announced $525,690 in grants to assist seven Tennessee cities with landscaping improvements to area roadways.
“Enhanced roadsides and attractive gateways create a welcoming environment for visitors and can provide a boost for local economies as we work to make Tennessee an even better place for families to live, work and play,” Haslam said.
Communities receiving Roadscapes grants are:
City of Winchester - $120,000
· Gateway landscaping, welcome signage and overlook at US 41-A and Sharp Springs Road
Town of Selmer - $25,000
· Installation of four “Welcome to Selmer” signs with simple landscaping at sign bases
City of Humboldt - $50,554
· Installation of two “Welcome to Humboldt” signs featuring strawberry motif with simple landscaping at sign bases
City of Oak Hill - $80,000
· Landscaping at community entrance areas along Franklin Road (in coordination with City of Berry Hill)
City of Berry Hill - $100,000
· Landscaping at community entrance areas along Franklin Road (in coordination with City of Oak Hill)
City of Columbia - $57,600
· Gateway landscaping at Interstate 65 interchange at State Route 99, gateway signage on State Route 99
Metro Nashville & Davidson County - $92,536
· Installation of split rail fence, stone piers, and landscaping along Old Hickory Boulevard in front of the Hermitage
The Tennessee Roadscapes initiative was developed in 2006 as a partnership between community organizations across the state and TDOT to create inviting spaces through an integrated approach to roadside landscaping. TDOT funds 80 percent of the cost of a project with the grant recipient contributing the remaining 20 percent. Grants are derived from federal funds that are specifically earmarked for roadway enhancement projects.
“Tennessee roadways serve as the front door to so many of our communities,” TDOT Commissioner John Schroer said. “The Roadscapes program will assist cities and towns with their efforts to enhance these areas and showcase the natural beauty of our state.”
For photos from the event or more information about the Tennessee Roadscapes program, please visit us on the web at www.tn.gov/tdot/roadscapes .
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For more information:
B.J. Doughty
TDOT Public Information Officer
Office 615.350.4302
Mobile 615.714.8556