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Sweetwater wins $98,000 tourism grant for Biggs House; Main Street survey shows strong downtown visitation and events draw
Summary
The city received a $98,000 Tennessee tourism grant to support restoration of the Biggs House; a recent Main Street survey found events and dining drive downtown visits and the Sweetwater Fair drew thousands, including a professional drone show.
City Manager Jessica announced that the city received a Tennessee Department of Tourism enhancement grant of $98,000 to support work on the Biggs House. The grant can be used for roof repair, plumbing, electrical work, interior walls and flooring; Jessica said a roof bid previously received was about $50,000, so the grant covers a substantial portion of immediate needs.
Jessica said the city is also awaiting the results of a separate planning grant (a bicentennial-themed planning program) that would…
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