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Committee supports Blount County Sheriff's JAG application for $19,216 in equipment funds

Blount County Budget Committee · August 12, 2026

Summary

The budget committee approved forwarding a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application for $19,216 to buy law-enforcement equipment for the Blount County Sheriff's Office; staff said no matching funds were required and the motion passed unanimously.

The committee reviewed a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application from the Blount County Sheriff's Office seeking $19,216 to support purchase of law-enforcement equipment.

The mayor read the item and noted that no matching funds are required for this grant. Commissioner Kaylor moved to forward the application and Commissioner Anderson seconded; the clerk recorded five yes votes. The committee did not discuss specific equipment types at the meeting.

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