Reps. Andrew Farmer and Dale Carr secure $2 million for Kodak Fire Hall

State Rep. Andrew Farmer, R-Sevierville, and State Rep. Dale Carr, R-Sevierville today announced he has secured $2 million in state funding for Sevier County to build a new fire station in Kodak.

Andrew Farmer, Tennessee State Representative District 17

The new fire station will be near Interstate 40 and State Route 66 interchange. The area is considered the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

“Our fire departments do critical work to keep our communities safe,” the lawmakers said in a joint statement.  “These funds will allow us to provide much-needed safety infrastructure so that our firefighters are better equipped to save lives and protect the property of residents and businesses in Kodak.  We thank our local leaders for their partnership as well as my colleagues in the House and Senate for approving this very worthy project. “

Dale Carr, Tennessee State Representative, District 12

The appropriated funds are part of a $52.6 billion balanced budget passed by the 113th Tennessee General Assembly in April. Republican priorities included making significant investments in transportation, safety, education, and economic development while also providing $414 million in tax cuts for Tennesseans.