Elizabethton Covered Bridge

A release from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on Tuesday revealed Elizabethton is one of several localities to receive a grant for park enhancements.The City of Elizabethton will receive $500,000 for improvements and upgrades at Covered Bridge Park, according to the release. The funds will come from $7,584,530 granted to communities across the state from the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program.