March 2005 News Archives
TTU's Bell Joins Gordon In Fight Against State's Meth Problem
March 3, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tennessee Tech President Robert Bell told members of Congress today (Thursday, March 3) that the university was uniquely qualified to help U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon fight the methamphetamine problem in Tennessee and the rest of the country.
Gordon To Get $665,000 For Gallatin Greenway Project
March 10, 2005, GALLATIN - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon is helping the city launch its plan to construct a greenway along Town Creek by including $665,000 in a federal transportation bill that passed the House today (Thursday, March 10).
Gordon Secures $2.5 Million For New Putnam Rail Trail
March 10, 2005, COOKEVILLE - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $2.5 million in a federal transportation bill that will be used to help Cookeville and Monterey construct an 18-mile recreational nature trail along the Nashville and Eastern Railroad line.
Gordon Secures $400,000 For Shelbyville Greenway
March 10, 2005, SHELBYVILLE - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $400,000 in a federal transportation bill that will help the city proceed with its greenway project.
Gordon Secures $250,000 For Springfield Greenway
March 10, 2005, SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $250,000 in a federal transportation bill that will be used to help the city extend its greenway.
Stones River Greenway To Get Additional $9 Million
March 10, 2005, MURFREESBORO - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $9 million in a federal transportation bill that will be used to extend the Stones River Greenway northward to Walterhill and southward to Barfield Park.
Gordon Secures $400,000 For New Interchange Along I-65
March 14, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has secured $400,000 in a federal transportation bill to help plan and construct a new interchange on Interstate 65 near Highland Road along the Robertson-Sumner border.
Gordon Secures $500,000 For North Tennessee Boulevard Project
March 14, 2005, MURFREESBORO - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has secured $500,000 in a federal transportation bill that will be used to make road improvements to North Tennessee Boulevard, part of an overall plan to spruce up entrances to Middle Tennessee State University.
Gordon Secures $500,000 For Bridge Across Old Hickory Lake
March 15, 2005, HENDERSONVILLE - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $500,000 in a federal transportation bill that will help local and state officials develop construction plans for a bridge over Old Hickory Lake to shorten the drive from Hendersonville to Nashville.
Gordon Secures $4.5 Million For La Vergne/Smyrna Greenways
March 16, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $4.5 million in a federal transportation bill that will help the cities of Smyrna and La Vergne build their greenway trails.
Gordon's Meth Bill Heads To House Floor For Consideration
March 17, 2005, WASHINGTON, D.C. - A makeshift methamphetamine lab poses extreme hazards to anyone who comes into contact with the production site, and U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon wants to make sure communities have the resources they need to clean up the toxic mess left behind.
Gordon Secures $500,000 For New Rutherford County Visitors Center
March 17, 2005, MURFREESBORO - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has secured $500,000 in a federal transportation bill that will help the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce build a new visitors center at the city's Gateway project near Manson Pike and Thompson Lane.
Gordon Secures $200,000 For Eagleville Greenway
March 18, 2005, EAGLEVILLE - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $200,000 in a federal transportation bill that will help Eagleville build a greenway trail along Kelley Creek.
Gordon Hosts Middle Tennessee Open Meetings
March 18, 2005, MIDDLE TENNESSEE - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon will be conducting a series of 17 open meetings from March 29 to April 2 to discuss issues of concern with county residents.
Gordon Secures $200,000 For New Macon Welcome Center
March 18, 2005, LAFAYETTE - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has secured $200,000 in a federal transportation bill to help build a welcome center along state Highway 52 that will house the Macon County Chamber of Commerce, the historical society and public meeting space.
Gordon Secures $100,000 For Lewisburg Greenway
March 21, 2005, LEWISBURG - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $100,000 in a federal transportation bill that will help the city expand its greenway to the satellite campus of Columbia State Community College on South Ellington Parkway.
Gordon Secures $100,000 For Woodbury Greenway
March 21, 2005, WOODBURY - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $100,000 in a federal transportation bill that will help the town construct a greenway linking sites in the downtown area.
Gordon Secures $50,000 For Livingston Courthouse Square Renovation Project
March 22, 2005, LIVINGSTON - U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon has been able to include $50,000 in a federal transportation bill that will help the Courthouse Square Committee install decorative paving that will be used for crosswalks.
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