Housing & Development

THDA, Department of Revenue Receive Award for Community Investment Tax Credit

NASHVILLE, TN - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The National Council of State Housing Agencies has recognized a partnership between the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) and the Tennessee Department of Revenue with an award for Tennessee’s Community Investment Tax Credit.

HUD announces $46 million for affordable housing and community development in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, TN - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the State of Tennessee will receive more than $46 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing. HUD’s annual funding will also help individuals and families who might otherwise be living on the streets and offer real housing solutions for individuals with HIV/AIDS.

$3.3 Million in Recovery Act Funding Announced for Memphis Re-Housing Programs

Washington, DC - July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Memphis will receive $3,329,685 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help re-house families who fall into homelessness, or prevent them from becoming homeless in the first place.

Roe Announces $30 Million in Electric Loans from USDA to Strengthen Infrastructure in East Tennessee

WASHINGTON, DC - June 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Today, Congressman Phil Roe (TN-1) announced the Appalachian Electric Cooperative in Hamblen, Sevier and Jefferson Counties have been selected to receive funds in loans to build and repair distribution and transmission lines as well as make system improvements that will benefit customers.

Congressman Cohen Announces $220,500 HUD Grant for City of Memphis

Washington, DC - November 6, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Today, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced that the City of Memphis received a $220,500 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) program.

Alexander Says Increased Support for Homeless Assistance Programs Will Help Programs Like the Chattanooga Community Kitchen Continue Feeding those in Need

Chattanooga, Tenn. - October 17th, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said today in Chattanooga that increased support for homeless assistance programs will help places like the Chattanooga Community Kitchen better serve the less fortunate people of Tennessee.

Alexander Announces Dollars For Tennessee Transportation and Housing Projects

WASHINGTON - July 11th, 2008 - U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today announced that Fiscal Year 2009 Transportation, Treasury, and Housing & Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill, which was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, includes funding for several Tennessee transportation and economic development initiatives.

Alexander, Corker, D. Davis: City of Kingsport Receives $1.5 Million Workforce Development Grant

June 13th, 2008 - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn) and U.S. Representative David Davis (R-Tenn.) today responded to the announcement from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce that the City of Kingsport has been awarded $1.5 million in grant funding to support construction of […]

Weingarten Realty Announces Target as Anchor for Ridgeway Trace Development

ATLANTA, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: WRI) announced today Target will be the anchor store for its Ridgeway Trace development in Memphis, Tennessee. Weingarten Realty recently sold 10.1 acres to Target to develop their store which is expected to open in March 2009.

DCT Industrial Trust Leases 250,000 Square Feet of Nashville Development

DENVER, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — DCT Industrial Trust Inc. (NYSE: DCT), a leading industrial real estate investment trust, today announced that it has leased approximately 250,000 square feet of a recently completed development property in Nashville, Tenn. to B&G Foods, Inc.