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City says $1.25 million TDOT sidewalk grant moving toward project start
Summary
City administrator reported that representatives met with the Tennessee Department of Transportation about a $1,250,000 sidewalk grant and that staff are preparing materials to begin the project; submissions to TDOT are expected in the next two to three weeks.
The city administrator told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen that city staff met with Tennessee Department of Transportation representatives about a sidewalk project funded by a $1,250,000 grant.
The administrator said the meeting with TDOT covered steps to start the project and that planning and public works staff are preparing materials; staff expect to submit required information to TDOT in the next two to three weeks. The administrator also asked aldermen to provide any comments on a draft entertainment‑district document by the close of business on Friday, May 16, if they wanted changes included in materials submitted to state or partner agencies.
Why it matters: A $1.25 million sidewalk grant is a material transportation and pedestrian infrastructure project that will affect downtown walkability and capital programming.
What’s next: Staff will finalize and submit project materials to TDOT, and the board will be updated as engineering and procurement milestones are reached.
