Downtown Clinton receives broadband grant from TN ECD
Clinton and the Historic Downtown Clinton organization have received a $100,000 Broadband Ready Community Grant from the state Department of Economic and Community Development.
The grant will pay for broadcasting equipment to allow the city to communicate to the downtown area during emergencies for quick dissemination of crucial alerts, such as for severe weather and other crises.
It will allow the city to adapt and expand the notification system as its organizational and small-business needs evolve.
Installing speakers on the lampposts in Historic Downtown Clinton will allow the city to promote and preserve its cultural heritage by showcasing local arts, music, literature, and traditions as well as historic and relevant information about our town, according to a city news release.
Music can be played, inviting visitors to enjoy Clinton’s small-town feel, the release said.
With schools within walking distance to downtown, the city hopes to attract after-school safe places with programs that cater to needs, including children’s programming, adult education, and learning opportunities.
