Construct taxiway; construct apron; construct/expand hangar

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the Tennessee Department of Transportation $1,026,961.05 on March 6, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to administer a state block grant program for airport improvement projects at nonprimary airports within Tennessee.

The award funds taxiway and apron construction, hangar construction and expansion, and related development activities at eligible Tennessee airports through March 5, 2030. Work is performed throughout Tennessee.

Three sub-recipients receive pass-through funding to deliver specific airport infrastructure projects. Fayette County Government will conduct final design work for a T-hangar facility. Smyrna Airport Authority (operating under County of Rutherford) will construct Taxiway K3 in the development area and update the airport layout plan and exhibit materials. Lawrenceburg / Lawrence County Airport will construct a corporate hangar facility.

The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, allocates up to $500 million nationwide for nonprimary airport development, including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, and associated facilities. Project periods run a maximum of four years from grant award execution.

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.