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Dickson County accepted a nonmatching state ambulance grant and will receive a free ambulance

Dickson County Commission · August 4, 2026
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Summary

Mayor announced Dickson County is one of 89 non-metro Tennessee counties awarded a nonmatching state ambulance; commissioners approved acceptance during the work session.

Mayor informed the commission that the State of Tennessee awarded a nonmatching ambulance grant to 89 non-metro counties and that Dickson County is an award recipient; the county would receive a free ambulance and no local match is required.

"Dickson County is one of them is to get a free ambulance. It's non matching. This is free money," the mayor said during the work session. Commissioners voted to accept the award and thanked staff for pursuing the grant.

The acceptance will be formalized at the regular meeting with any necessary procurement steps and placement of the vehicle into the county fleet.