NASHVILLE — The cities of East Ridge and South Pittsburg as well as Rhea, Grundy and McMinn counties will see a combined $6.4 million in state funding for local parks and recreation projects, Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation said in a news release.
The money is part of $26.5 million the state is awarding to 32 communities statewide.
“From Mountain City to Memphis, our state is blessed with natural beauty and rich resources,” Lee said in a news release. “These investments are critical in providing outdoor experiences for Tennesseans to enjoy for generations to come, and I appreciate the Tennessee General Assembly’s partnership in this effort.”
East Ridge will receive $400,000, with the tax dollars going toward improvements at the the East Ridge Community Center, which has a gym, splash pad and other amenities. The new funds will provide money for two youth basketball courts and a full-size regulation court.