$22.5M Grant to Fund Mountain City Infrastructure Repairs

$22.5M grant to fund Mountain City infrastructure repairs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Town of Mountain City has been awarded a Disaster Supplemental funding grant of $22.5 million to address infrastructure needs after damage from Hurricane Helene. Mountain City Mayor Jerry Jordan spoke to News Channel 11 about the benefits of accepting the grant.  “This is the best route for the town [...]

Mountain City receives $22.5 million for wastewater infrastructure improvements

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that Mountain City has been awarded $22.5 million for wastewater infrastructure improvements to support industrial growth in the region following Hurricane Helene in 2024. Town of Mountain City Mayor Jerry Jordan says that it’s is a record-breaking grant amount for the Town and the County. Deputy Assistant Secretary and COO Ben Page said the projects provide an economic outline and updated infr…