Alexandria board backs Certified Tennessee Downtowns Program to unlock future downtown grants

Jun 17, 2026

The board voted to adopt a resolution supporting participation in the Certified Tennessee Downtowns Program, a prerequisite for certain Downtown Improvement Grants in 2026–27; members asked staff to clarify mandatory program requirements before related expenditures proceed.

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The Alexandria Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted on June 16 to adopt Resolution 202-606-01 to participate in the Certified Tennessee Downtowns Program, a statewide initiative administered by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development intended to support downtown revitalization, historic preservation and heritage tourism.

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