Commissioners discuss broadband progress; VEC update set for May 9

Apr 15, 2025

Commissioner Ledford described pending broadband grant applications for parts of Bradley County and thanked prior leadership for the initiative; Commissioner Blake said VEC will brief the finance committee on May 9 and stated the county has invested significant sums in broadband over recent years, figures claimed during the meeting.

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Commissioner Ledford told the commission that broadband expansion remains a county priority and said there are two pending grant applications for the southeast and north ends of Bradley County. He credited a former commissioner's vision for initiating the county's broadband efforts and said residents hope to achieve countywide coverage if applications are approved.

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