Hardeman County scores high with ThreeStar

Mayor Jimmy Sain was notified by Tennessee ThreeStar Administrator Jody Sliger that Hardeman County had improved it’s composite score in Public Safety, Health and Welfare, and Education & Workforce Development. This accomplishment made the county eligible for an additional $25,000.00 ThreeStar Competitive Enhancement Grant.
Hardeman County received the $10,000 ThreeStar Grant in 2015. The ThreeStar.
Program is designed to focus on Jobs and Economic Development, Fiscal Strength & Efficient Government, Public Safety, Education & Workforce Development, and Health & Welfare identified as critical to ensuring the success of Tennessee communities.
Participation in the ThreeStar program is based on an annual evaluation and activity plan. Participating counties and cities in these counties are eligible for a four percent discount on both the business development and community development cost share grants. Only cities in ThreeStar Counties are eligible to participate in the Tennessee Downtown program.
Each year, the Tennessee Economic and Community Development department will provide the county with a scorecard that documents progress in the five focus areas. These indicators are used to aid the county in evaluating these key areas and document progress toward achieving the community goals set by the Mayor and local community leaders. The program is administered by the Hardeman County Joint Economic Community Development board which is directed by Mayor Sain with each municipal mayor and appointed community leaders on it.
Mayor Sain stated, “I am very pleased at the improved scorecard that Hardeman County has achieved. It is an honor to serve this county and be a part in the success of our future goals.”