Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that $548,604 in Aeronautics Grants have been approved for five Tennessee Airports.

"Our local airports are vital to the economy and travel system of Tennessee," said Bredesen.  "Investing in our airports helps keep them competitive and efficient at meeting the needs of businesses and travelers.  I'm pleased to support their continued improvement."

Airports receiving grants include Everett-Stewart Regional Airport, Lawrenceburg-Lawrence County Airport, Maury County Regional Airport, Nashville International Airport and Springfield-Robertson County Airport.

For more information on each of these grant awards visit www.tn.gov.

The grants are made available through the Tennessee Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division.

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