NE Tennessee communities to improve infrastructure with thousands in CDBG funding

Two communities in Northeast Tennessee will receive a portion of the $27 million allocated by federal housing officials for infrastructure needs.

The city of Greeneville received a $349,000 Community Development Block Grant for emergency service improvements while neighboring White Pine will using their $416,000 award to extend water service to more communities.

Fire first responders in the town of Baileyton in Greene County will also receive a share of those federal dollars with a $170,000 grant.

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