<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4TiEgM_1DI51DTS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4TiEgM_1DI51DTS00" width="2040" height="1208" ></figure>Paris, Tenn.–Interested citizens gathered Monday evening at Paris City Hall for a community meeting to learn more about the Tennessee Downtown Improvement Grant program being pursued by the city of Paris. If awarded, the grant would provide funding to help improve properties in the historic downtown while encouraging continued investment in the heart of the local community.A total of up to $300,000 in grant funding is available through the program and the city of Paris would serve as grant administrator for the participating downtown property and business owners. Applications are due by 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 6 by hand delivery or email.Applications and corresponding paperwork was handed out at the meeting and is available at City Hall.Downtown Paris Association Director Tara Wilson said administration and preparation for the program “will take a lot of work, but it’s important work. Downtown is the crown jewel of our community and we’ll take any opportunity to keep it thriving.”Maintenance and preservation of downtown buildings is of utmost importance and City Community Development Director Jessica Crouch said the city will help interested property owners tell the story of their buildings for the grant applications.“Every one of these buildings has a story to tell and that’s an important part of these applications,” she said.“We will help you with the application in any way possible.” Whether you have a restoration project in mind, want to enhance your building’s appearance, or have another idea to improve your downtown property, city officials encourage you to participate.Photo: Community Development Director Jessica Crouch presents information on the program. Shannon McFarlin photo.</div></body>

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Paris, Tenn.–Interested citizens gathered Monday evening at Paris City Hall for a community meeting to learn more about the Tennessee Downtown Improvement Grant program being pursued by the city of Paris. If awarded, the grant would provide funding to help improve properties in the historic downtown while encouraging continued investment in the heart of the local community.

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Paris, Tenn.–Interested citizens gathered Monday evening at Paris City Hall for a community meeting to learn more about the Tennessee Downtown Improvement 

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