Construct apron; rehabilitate taxiway; construct airport drainage/erosion control

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) a Project Grant of $818,063.16 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2029. This grant establishes a state block grant program through which TDOT administers sub-awards to support airport infrastructure improvements at nonprimary airports throughout Tennessee. The primary project activities include apron construction, taxiway rehabilitation, and installation of airport drainage and erosion control systems designed to enhance safety and operational capacity at eligible facilities.

TDOT has distributed grant funds to two sub-awardees to execute specific airport improvement projects. The City of Shelbyville received a sub-award (dated July 12, 2025) to construct midfield hangar utilities and stormwater management infrastructure at Shelbyville's municipal airport. The Jackson Madison County Airport Authority received a concurrent sub-award to construct an apron and site preparation work for northwest hangar development. These coordinated infrastructure improvements will enhance airport capacity and drainage management capabilities, supporting long-term economic development and aviation infrastructure needs across the state's regional airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of tennessee to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the tennessee state block grant program.