NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, announced $33,456 in grant funding was awarded to the Union County Historical Society for capital maintenance and improvements.
The funds are part of a $5 million appropriation approved by the General Assembly in the 2024-25 state budget for Tennessee State Museum Capital Maintenance and Improvement program.
“The Union County Historical Society is doing critical work as they archive and protect Union County’s vast history,” Powers said in a statement. “I’m grateful for the organization’s members and leaders who continue to ensure our region’s history is displayed for citizens to enjoy. Thank you to the Tennessee State Museum for supporting their efforts.”
The Union County Historical Society’s mission is to preserve the heritage of Union County for present and future generations by encouraging membership and community involvement in historic preservation, research, education and teaching, according to its website.
Grantees are able to use these funds for projects like building or land improvements, roof repairs, HVAC projects and accessibility updates.
There were over 150 grant applications in 2024, totaling $10.5 million in funding requests, according to the Tennessee State Museum.
As of this release, the Museum has made full or partial awards to 83 museums across the state, representing 46 counties. Over the last two years, the Museum has administered grants in 68 counties across the state.
For a full list of grantees, counties and amounts, visit https://tnmuseum.org/grants.
Dennis Powers represents District 36 which includes Campbell, Union and part of Claiborne Counties.
