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| Eddie and Governor Bredesen Announce Grant For Local Parks! |
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NASHVILLE--Governor Phil Bredesen and Representative Eddie Yokley announced more than $450,000 in grants to be awarded to local parks in Representative Yokley’s District.
Greene County was selected to receive a $425,000 grant from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund. These funds will be used to renovate and expand existing parks, as well as to create new recreation areas.
“We are very proud of our parks and outdoor areas in this community.” Said Representative Yokley. “These funds will ensure that we keep our parks beautiful while also helping us create new outdoor areas we can all enjoy.”
In Cocke County, the town of Parrottsville will receive $39,000 to acquire property to develop Parrottsville Park, which will include tennis and basketball courts.
"These grants will enhance and expand special places like parks, greenways and recreational facilities that are set aside for the enjoyment of our state's citizens and visitors alike," said Bredesen.
The Local Parks and Recreation Fund Grant Program was established by the General Assembly in 1991 to ensure that local governments are provided with funds to purchase land for parks, natural areas, greenways and recreational facilities.
The ceremony to award the grants will be held on September 4th, at 1:00pm at the Nashville Public Library, Main Branch. |
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Posted by Campaign Manager at 12:00 AM on Aug-21-2008
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| Eddie Endorsed by The Tennessee Teachers! |
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Earlier this month the Tennessee Teachers Association endorsed Representative Eddie Yokley. Eddie has worked hard to improve teacher pay, he has fought to expand lottery scholarships, and bring more Pre-K classrooms to our schools.
When asked about the endorsement Representative Yokley said "We need an education system that helps prepare Tennesseans for the kinds of high paying jobs that will be available in the global economy. That requires that we help kids early in life and continue to support them even after graduation--teachers are an important part of that commitment and we must give them the help they need"
Jerry Winters, TEA's manager of government relations said Rep. Yokley received the organization's support based on his past support of education issues. He said, "Rep. Yokley clearly understands the problems facing public schools and has a proven record in support of issues facing education and public school employees."
The Tennessee Education Association is the state's largest professional organization representing over 55,000 teachers, school administrators and school support personnel.
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Posted by Campaign Manager at 12:00 AM on Aug-02-2008
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| Eddie to Be the Guest Auctioneer at Boys & Girls Club Charity Auction! |
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The 9th annual Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Auction is set for Saturday, Aug. 16 at Trinity United Methodist Church. State Representative Eddie Yokley is slated to be a guest auctioneer.
Representative Yokley, a Boys & Girls Club board member and event co-chairman, said, "We really have a lot of great items again this year, especially from area businesses that will help make for a great selection at this years auction."
The annual event has several items for sale from sports and entertainment memorabilia to political items and items donated from local businesses. The event will have an item preview and casual dinner starting at 6 p.m. with the live and silent auctions starting at 6:45 p.m. Tickets to the event are on sale for $20 each and can be purchased at the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County.
The Boys & Girls Club has received several state and local awards for their community involvement and youth development programs for the youth of the local community. In addition to the club's usual activities, the Boys & Girls Club helps many youth from our community each year through their school educational outreach projects and youth sporting events. |
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Posted by Campaign Manager at 12:00 AM on Aug-01-2008
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| Representative Yokley Optimistic that Volkswagen Plant Will Bring Jobs to Our Community! |
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The announcement that Volkwagen AG, Europe's biggest automaker, has chosen Chattanooga for its new U.S. plant is not only great news for that Tennessee city and this state generally.
Local leaders this week expressed the unanimous hope that the major economic stimulus the $991.4 million, 2,000-employee Volkswagen plant will bring to Chattanooga will be felt here as well when the plant starts production in 2011.
State Rep. Eddie Yokley, D-11th, of Greene County, said he expects the VW plant in Chattanooga "will open the opportunity for local auto parts plants to bid" to supply parts to it, which could result in increased employment here.
Representative Yokley said he expects placing of VW's major plant in Chattanooga will result in construction of "all kinds of feeder plants" in this region.
Representative Yokley noted that Greeneville and Greene County are home to several auto parts plants that could benefit when the big VW plant contracts for the many parts it will need.
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Posted by Campaign Manager at 12:00 AM on Jul-21-2008
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