MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. — State Rep. Dan Howell announced Wednesday that Meigs County will receive $97,500 in state funding to upgrade Ten Mile Park and Georgetown’s Eastview Park.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will administer the grant through the Local Parks and Recreation Fund, which was approved by members of the 114th General Assembly in the 2025-26 state budget.

“Meigs County’s natural beauty and friendly atmosphere make it an exceptional place to live, work and raise a family,” says Howell. “This significant grant will be used to enhance Ten Mile Park and Eastview Park into areas that all residents and visitors can enjoy. I’m grateful to the local leaders who worked diligently to secure this funding and I look forward to the completion of these projects.”

The LPRF grant will be used to install complete playground structures at the two parks. The funding will also help the county construct a walking trail at Eastview Park.

The state’s funding matches local government investments to expand access to outdoor opportunities. Additionally, the funds can be used to purchase land for eligible projects.

More than $22 million was administered to 33 communities across the state by TDEC through the LPRF program, the Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP) and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP).