State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, today announced arts organizations in Weakley and Henry counties will receive $33,450 in state grants to support educational and outreach initiatives. The city of Puryear will receive $12,000 and the Northwest Tennessee Development District will receive $21,450. The Tennessee Arts Commission administers the funding. “These grants support the local organizations […]
State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, today announced arts organizations in Weakley and Henry counties will receive $33,450 in state grants to support educational and outreach initiatives.
The city of Puryear will receive $12,000 and the Northwest Tennessee Development District will receive $21,450. The Tennessee Arts Commission administers the funding.
“These grants support the local organizations that help preserve our culture, inspire creativity and strengthen our communities,” Darby said. “I’m proud to see this investment coming to our area and look forward to the impact it will have on education, tourism and economic growth.”
The grants are part of $12.3 million approved by the Tennessee General Assembly included in the state’s 2025-26 budget for arts initiatives in all 95 counties.
“Tennessee is fortunate to be a state where few can rival the breadth and depth of its arts and culture,” said Anne B. Pope, executive director of the Tennessee Arts Commission. “Arts and culture are vital tools for attracting and retaining businesses and help build stronger communities by enhancing the distinctive character of Tennessee places.”
Grant recipients are selected through a competitive process that includes review by citizen advisory panels with expertise in various arts disciplines, followed by final approval from the commission.
Tennessee’s nonprofit arts and culture sector generates $1.4 billion in annual economic activity, supports more than 23,400 full-time equivalent jobs and plays a vital role in education, tourism and community development.
For information about grant programs, visit tnartscommission.org.