NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2020 - The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $416,900 to help provide safe drinking water in rural Tennessee.
“Providing safe drinking water to our rural residents is essential,” said Jim Tracy. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA has been working tirelessly to be a strong partner to rural Tennessee in building stronger and healthier communities, because we know when rural America thrives, all of America thrives.”
In rural Tennessee, city of Tennessee Ridge will use a $416,900 loan to repair three existing water tanks that are in poor condition. The city proposes to rehabilitate the interior and exterior coatings of the tanks by blasting, cleaning, and painting each tank, as well as repairing or replacing tank appurtenances such as safety climbs, floats, and vents. The water tanks are essential to providing safe drinking water to the residents.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/tn.
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