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Agenda Item 
VIII. D. Approve Resolution 2026-02, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Athens, 
Tennessee, to Apply for Grant Funding Through the Tennessee America 250 
Grant Program - For Footsteps Through History: America 250 at Heritage 
Park, a Historical Walking Trail. 
Overview 
This resolution authorizes the City of Athens to apply for a $20,000 Tennessee America 250 
Grant to fund interpretive signage along the new walking trail at Heritage Park. The project, 
Footsteps Through History: America 250 at Heritage Park, will highlight  the shared history of 
the United States, Tennessee, and Athens in conjunction with the nation’s 250th anniversary and 
the park’s 50th anniversary, creating a permanent, ADA-accessible educational and recreational 
amenity for the community. This is a 100% funded grant but the City will be responsible for any 
costs in excess of $20,000. 
A
 memorandum from the city’s Project Manager and Resolution 2026- 02 was attached to the 
work session packet. 
F
ollowing discussion during the January 12, 2026 work session, the consensus was to place this 
item on the January 20, 2026 regular session consent agenda for approval.   
Action to Consider 
A motion, second, and majority vote are needed to approve Resolution 2026-02. 
Affected Departments 
Public Works and Parks & Recreation 
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