Bradley County Mayor announces $9.064 million FEMA-backed grant for Bradley High School expansion

The County Mayor told the Bradley County Legislative Body on April 6 that FEMA has approved funding for an expansion project at Bradley High School, bringing the total grant package to $9,064,000 once state and local shares are included.

The Mayor said the county had been awaiting the decision for several years and described the approval as “good news.” He also reported a separate $10,000 grant awarded to the Bradley County Fire Department to purchase turnout gear.

The announcements came during the Mayor’s regular report to the commission. The Mayor said the local school system will cover the county’s matching share for the school expansion grant and that other, smaller grants remain in progress. He asked commissioners to note the grants and indicated he will follow up with details as contracts and paperwork are finalized.

No formal vote was required for the grant announcements. The Mayor said additional grant-related items will be reported back to the commission when documentation and contracts are available.