The local hardware store on Columbia Avenue in Franklin is in the running for a grant from the Chase Mission Main St. grant program.
The grant from Chase is for $100,000 that will be put towards restoring some of the “historic touches” of the building, including a tin ceiling and hardwood floors. The grant will also help install some new lighting.
Handy Hardware sells hardware, paint, tools, gifts, cookware and their own line of essential oil-based bath and body products in an old-time general store atmosphere. The locally owned store has been around since 1971.
No business in Tennessee has yet won a Chase Mission Main St. grant. Vote for Handy Hardware Here
Chase Mission Main St. grants award $100,000 each to 20 small businesses across the country. The program has been around since 2012 and has given over $9 million in grants to 44 businesses.
Handy Hardware needs 250 votes by June 19 to be considered for one of the $100,000 grants. The panelists will decide on the 20 businesses over the summer and announce winners in September.
Handy Hardware is located at 731 Columbia Ave. in Franklin. More Franklin news
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