Contact:  Darlene Schlicher (615) 741-6336 or email:  darlene.schlicher@capitol.tn.gov

(NASHVILLE, TN), August 12, 2010  -- State Senator Jim Tracy (R-Shelbyville) said today he has been informed by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) that a $1,161,000 grant has been approved for the Smyrna Airport in Rutherford County.   Tracy is Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee.  The grant is available through TDOT’s Division of Aeronautics.

“Access to airports are essential to the economic development of our county, as well as use for local citizens,” said Gresham.  “This grant will assist us in making needed improvements.”
 
Tracy said the funds from the aeronautics grants will be used for the design and rehabilitation of several taxiways.  The grant was recommended by the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission.

“I’m very pleased that this grant will enable us to make these improvements,” added Tracy.  “We will continue to work to bring our tax dollars back to Rutherford County.”

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