Lawmakers announce $2.76M grant for new ball fields at Savannah Sportsplex
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Rep. Kirk Haston, R-Lobelville, and State Rep. Kip Capley, R-Summertown, announced $2,759,568.75 in state funding has been awarded to the City of Savannah to add ball fields at the Savannah Sportsplex.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will administer the funding through the Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Grant Opportunity Fund (GO Fund), both of which were approved by the General Assembly in the 2026-27 state budget.
“Sports have a way of bringing a community together and we’re excited about what these new fields will mean for the young athletes who get to use them,” Haston and Capley said. “Whether a child is playing in their first game or a team is coming to Savannah for a tournament, this project will give families more opportunities to enjoy the game and bring new visitors and activity to our community.”
The funding will support the city’s efforts to add two ball fields featuring dugouts, bleachers, concrete walls and fencing, plus landscaping around the fields. It will also fund various parking lot improvements.
Savannah Sportsplex is currently home to multiple soccer fields and a walking trail.
LPRF provides state funding to match local government investments for recreation projects and the purchase of land for parks, natural areas, greenways and recreational facilities. The GO Fund supports rural communities by providing grants to cover a portion of the local match requirements for larger grant programs.
For more information on the LPRF program and how to apply, visit the Office of Outdoor Recreation website at https://www.tn.gov/environment/outdoorrec.html.
Kirk Haston represents District 72 in the Tennessee House of Representatives which includes Chester, Decatur, Perry and parts of Hardin and Henderson counties.
Kip Capley represents District 71 in the Tennessee House of Representatives which includes Wayne and part of Hardin, Lawrence and Maury counties.
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