NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Paul Sherrell, R-Sparta, today announced $115,000 in state funding for McMinnville’s Rocket Park.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will administer the grant through the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF), which was approved by members of the Tennessee General Assembly this year in the 2024-25 state budget.
“Rocket Park is an excellent spot to enjoy the outdoors and the incredible beauty our community offers,” Sherrell said. “This grant is a significant investment that will improve access to the park and ensure residents can continue enjoying it for years to come. I congratulate the city on receiving these funds and I look forward to seeing the improvements.”
The grant will go toward building a new pavilion; paving an entrance, drive, parking lot, and Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible paths; resurfacing a multi-sport playing court; and constructing a new kayak and boat ramp to access the Barren Fork River.
City and county governments can receive LPRF grants for trail development and capital projects in parks, greenways and natural areas. Additionally, the funds can be used to purchase land for eligible projects. The state’s funding matches local government investments to help expand access to outdoor opportunities and improve quality of life for Tennesseans.
More than $21 million in grants to 27 communities across Tennessee was allocated by the LPRF. For more information about the grant program, please visit: https://www.tn.gov/environment/outdoorrec.html
