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Cocke County cites $4M in state commitments as industrial park, Cosby High School work advance
Summary
Cocke County leaders told the legislative body the county secured roughly $4 million in state funding to advance utilities for a new industrial park and that ARPA‑funded work at Cosby High School is underway and on schedule, with contractors noting an approximate $4 million project cost and an early payout of about $277,000.
Cocke County officials told the legislative body on Jan. 20 that state economic development funding and recent grant awards are advancing an industrial park and related infrastructure, and that construction at Cosby High School is moving forward.
Mayor (name given in the meeting) said the county recently received a state commitment of roughly $4 million — with other references to $4.5 million for related industry support — that will help retain more than 300 manufacturing jobs. "That was a huge deal for us," the mayor said, noting Cocke County's workforce exceeded 15,000 and that manufacturing accounts for more than one‑in‑five local jobs.
Derek Brady, a representative of the Cocke County…
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