Town Of Tazewell

The Town of Tazewell, located in Tennessee, is a local government municipality registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since December 2012, with registration valid through February 2026. As a U.S. local government entity, Tazewell operates through its police department and engages with federal grant programs to support community infrastructure, public safety, and emergency management initiatives. The town serves as a recipient of federal sub-grant awards, demonstrating its capacity to leverage federal funding for local community development and protective measures.

Tazewell Police Department has received federal sub-grant awards from multiple government agencies, including the Emergency Management Department and Economic and Community Development agencies. In October 2020, the town received a significant COVID-19 response grant from the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, which funded critical pandemic mitigation efforts such as purchasing laptops, personal protective equipment, and sanitation supplies for staff and inmates. The grant also supported inmate testing, quarantine procedures, and healthcare management to prevent COVID-19 spread. More recently, in March and April 2025, Tazewell secured sub-awards including a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and an Emergency Protective Measures grant, indicating the town's ongoing engagement with federal funding programs designed to enhance local government capabilities, public health, and community resilience.