NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State Rep. Jay Reedy, R-Erin, secured $100,000 in state funding for the Houston County Fair in the 112th General Assembly. The funds will be used for the acquisition of a permanent fairground location as well as an agriculture and community education center.
“The Houston County Fair is an important part of our community and its history,” Reedy said. “I was proud to support this investment, which will provide a dedicated location for educational events to be held for individuals of all ages. I appreciate my colleagues in the General Assembly for their support of this project, and look forward to the positive impact it will have in Houston County.”
Acquiring property for the fair will allow for more gatherings and events to be held in the one location. The site will also be used for livestock shows, community events and other educational opportunities.
The appropriated funds are part of a $52.8 billion balanced budget passed by the Tennessee General Assembly in April. Republican priorities included making significant investments in education, public safety, health care, infrastructure and economic development while also providing $300 million in tax cuts for Tennesseans.
Jay Reedy represents House District 74, which includes Houston, Humphreys and part of Montgomery counties. He is vice chairman of the Government Operations Committee as well as the Joint Commerce, Labor, Transportation and Agriculture Subcommittee. He also serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees, Local Government Committee and Property and Planning Subcommittee. He can be reached at rep.jay.reedy@capitol.tn.gov<m