Install runway visual guidance system; reconstruct terminal; reconstruct runway visual guidance system; construct taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the Tennessee Department of Transportation $332,346.32 on June 15, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to administer sub-awards for nonprimary airport improvements within Tennessee through a state block grant structure.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation passed through funding to four sub-recipients for discrete airport infrastructure projects: Marion County Government to construct a 1,000-foot by 25-foot taxilane at Jasper; the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority to replace runway 02/20 PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) at Nashville; Hardeman County Government to replace runway edge identifier lights at Bolivar; and the Town of Livingston to rehabilitate a terminal hangar and lean-to at Livingston. All sub-awards were awarded March 13, 2026, but were received for SAM.gov entry on June 11, 2026, with final SAM.gov registration completed July 22, 2026.

The award period runs through June 14, 2030, with place of performance in Tennessee. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, dedicates up to $500 million across five fiscal years for nonprimary airport projects including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability improvements, terminals, airport transit connections, and roadway projects.

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.