Wayne County Receives $20,000 BRAG Grant

Wayne County recently received a $20,000 check from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) through the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. Wayne County will determine priority sites for redevelopment using the money. The state announced 36 brownfield redevelopment awards in July, 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 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.