Metro Council to Vote to Accept State Grant for Farmers' Market

The Tennessee Department of Ag. has awarded a grant not to exceed $93,808 to the Farmers' Market in the North End for ceiling fans and lighting in the outdoor shed, and the Metro Council will be voting to appropriate it next Tuesday night. According to Council Analysis:

The funds will be used to purchase and install six new ten-foot fans at a cost of $36,020. These grant funds will also be used to purchase and install new lighting at a cost of $57,788. The term of the grant is from January 1, 2008 through June 1, 2009.