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Sevier County to seek $500,000 historic development grant to repair courthouse roof
Summary
County staff said the mayor’s office will apply for a $500,000 historic development grant to repair the 1896 Sevier County courthouse roof and related woodwork; the board authorized the application unanimously.
Sevier County commissioners authorized the mayor’s office to apply for a $500,000 historic development grant on Nov. 17 to repair the original 1896 courthouse roof.
Andrew Temple, director of Grants & Special Projects, told the board the grant — made available through the Tennessee Economic Council — would be used to repair the courthouse roof and underlying woodwork while preserving the building’s historic appearance. Temple said the bell tower is in good condition but wood below the tower and domes requires major renovation; because the courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places, aesthetic changes will be avoided and newer materials will be used where appropriate.
The motion to authorize the application passed by roll call vote, 24 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent.
Why it matters: The courthouse is a historic landmark for Sevier County; a successful grant would provide significant state funding for preservation work that the county described as necessary to protect the building’s structural and aesthetic integrity.
What’s next: The mayor’s office will prepare and submit the grant application. The board did not approve construction contracts at the meeting; any grant award and subsequent construction would follow separate procurement and approval steps.
