State Rep. Tandy Darby, R-Greenfield, today announced that $696K in state funding has been awarded to revitalize local historic buildings in Henry and Carroll counties.
The Historic Development Grants, administered by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), will go toward renovations to the Henry County Courthouse in Paris and the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church building in McKenzie.
“Historic buildings are a testament to the strength and determination of our local communities, and I’m excited to announce these preservation efforts,” Darby said. “The Henry County Courthouse and First Cumberland Presbyterian Church both demonstrate exceptional architecture and historical significance. I thank TNECD for their work in the grant process and I look forward to seeing the results of these important projects.”
The Henry County government received $500,000 to rehabilitate the courthouse, and Bethel University received $196,000 to benefit the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church building.
More than $6 million was allocated by TNECD in its latest round of grant funding. The General Assembly approved the Historic Development Grant program in 2021 to invest in buildings across the state and preserve each site’s historical integrity.
The TNECD expects this state funding to leverage more than $13 million in private investment across Tennessee.
Additional information about TNECD’s Historic Development Grants can be found here.
