Giles County Receives $20,000 BRAG Grant

Giles County recently received a $20,000 check from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) through the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. Priority sites for redevelopment will be determined by Giles County using the money. In July, the state announced 36 brownfield redevelopment awards, including this one. The Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act, which safeguards the environment and generates economic possibilities, particularly in rural areas, is the source of BRAG funding. The law gives development boards and local governments the authority and resources they need to look into, clean up, and rebuild abandoned buildings. A brownfield is an unused or deserted piece of property because of possible contamination. Remediation encourages financial investment while reducing risks to the environment and public health.