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THDA, Department of Revenue Receive Award for Community Investment Tax Credit
November 4, 2009 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
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
July 23, 2009 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
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
July 13, 2009 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
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
June 10, 2009 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
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
November 10, 2008 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
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
October 20, 2008 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
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
July 11, 2008 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
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 16, 2008 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
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 […]
Alexander, Blackburn, Tanner Bring 21st Century Housing To Fort Campbell
November 16, 2007 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 16th, 2007 — U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and U.S. Representatives Marsha Blackburn (R-TN-07) and John Tanner (D-TN-08) today praised a $2.2 million dollar allocation to Fort Campbell to build 21st Century, energy efficient housing. The funding – a provision in the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2008 (H.R. […]
West Knox plan raises concern
August 11, 2007 Posted by Tennessee RealEstateRama
A proposed development in West Knoxville may restore a historic property, but some neighbors are concerned about the project’s impact on their own homes.
