VONORE-A long planned city park in Vonore will be taking a giant leap forward Monday when town leaders go to Nashville to receive a $250,000 grant check from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Alderman Dave Evans made the announcement of the grant during the Mayor and Aldermen's October meeting, saying the money will be used to finish walking trails and clean the park up, among other things.

"A lot of people helped out with getting this grant," Evans said, "including Mayor (Larry) Summey and Lowell Russell. They'll be part of representing the city Monday when we get the check in Nashville."

See full story in the Sunday, Oct. 14, edition of The Advocate & Democrat.