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Roane County reports $4M state grant for land purchase, other awards tied to job growth
Summary
County leaders said they secured a $4 million state grant to purchase about 120 acres near the Roane Regional Business & Technology Park and reported additional grant funding through local partnerships to support economic projects and due diligence work.
County leadership told the commission that Roane County secured several grant awards intended to support economic development and site readiness. A presenter said the county was awarded a $4,000,000 state grant to purchase roughly 120 acres adjacent to the Roane Regional Business and Technology Park and that the county had opened gates to begin environmental due diligence ahead of a potential closing.
The presenter also described nearly $5,000,000 in other grant funding pursued by the Roane Alliance in partnership with the Roane County Industrial Development Board. Commissioners and staff reviewed progress on a suite of local projects — including work by private employers and utilities — and noted the county's position in regional conversations about nuclear and DOE-related investments. The briefing emphasized active pursuit of funds and ongoing project timelines; no final land transaction was reported at the meeting.
