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funds, is projected to create 81 jobs, retain
13, and attract $8.5 million in private
investment, enhancing the city’s industrial
growth potential.
The following year, Pulaski secured
$1,751,841in American Rescue Plan (ARP)
funds through the Tennessee Department
of Environment and Conservation for
water infrastructure improvements. This
vital investment will support much-needed
upgrades to ensure safe, reliable water
service.
Many of these projects are the result
of the city’s forward-thinking and
comprehensive economic development Working with partners like UT Southern and the Giles County Chamber of Commerce, the city of Pulaski is
strategy created in the city’s annual review finding new and innovative ways to bring residents, students, and visitors downtown.
process. Designed to foster sustainable
growth and enhance community vitality, development, the city has worked with The city’s leadership is committed, its
city leaders systematically analyze and the Giles County Economic Development people are engaged, and its results are
assess goals, objectives, and budgetary Commission to develop industrial parks undeniable. Pulaski isn’t just growing—it’s
requirements to ensure alignment with as well as with regional internet providers thriving with purpose.”
long-term success metrics. Anticipating to enhance local broadband infrastructure Additional TML Winners
community growth, the city has also and high-speed internet access in
undertaken a detailed housing study to underserved areas. CLEVELAND
better understand where to invest and Giles County Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Economic and
attract developers that will meet diverse CEO Jessie Parker lauded Pulaski and its
housing needs. municipal officials for the work being done Community Development
The city is also working to cultivate to not only uplift the city but the region at KINGSPORT
a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, large.
working with the local chamber of “Pulaski is redefining what small town Excellence in Economic and
commerce to implement innovative progress looks like,” Parker said. “Through Community Development
strategies aimed at both attracting strategic partnerships with education, JACKSON
new businesses and strengthening industry, regional agencies, and civic
existing enterprises. This includes the groups, the city has cultivated a model of Excellence in Police Services
development of the MakeShift coworking community-driven growth that balances FRANKLIN
and entrepreneur center, the launch of economic development with quality of Excellence in Fire Services
a local e-commerce marketplace, and life. From forward-thinking infrastructure
the provision of professional business projects and public safety innovation GATLINBURG
consulting services—all aimed at nurturing to inclusive entrepreneurship and Excellence in Municipal Governance
local talent and driving economic placemaking that attract both visitors and
resilience. residents alike, Pulaski demonstrates that GREENEVILLE
Understanding that regional with vision and unity, even the smallest Excellence in Parks and Recreation
collaboration is key to modern economic communities can set bold examples.

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