The new town hall was made possible through a low-interest loan from the USDA, and the $1 million facility took over a year to finish. The building is designed to be a modern and functional space for municipal operations.
The city said the building features a dedicated back entrance for the police chief to ensure privacy and accessibility for citizens needing to speak directly to the police department. The building also includes a small storm shelter.
Photo L to R: Limestone County Economic Development Association President & CEO Bethany Shockney, Elkmont Town Clerk Tonya Bryant, Councilmember Chris Christopher, Collier Bushey, Elkmont Mayor Tracy Compton, Elkmont Mayor Pro Tempore Jack Gilbert, Councilmember Bernice Lockett, Councilmember Dustin Clark, Councilmember Ronald Christ, and Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce President Pammie Jimmar. (Town of Elkmont)
Mayor Tracy Compton said the new town hall marks a new era for the town, which has had elected officials meeting in one building or another since the 1800s.
“The citizens of Elkmont deserve a seat of government that is fully functioning and dedicated to improving our quality of life. This building is a testament to our community’s high standards,” he said. “Our vision was to create a Town Hall that reflects the architectural style of downtown and expands the area’s usefulness. We aimed to establish a new town center free from the constraints of a busy thoroughfare, and we have achieved that with this project. I am confident that our town will continue to thrive long after my tenure as mayor.”
The mayor said the next steps for the town are using a $1 million Transportation Alternative Program grant along Upper Hampton Road and improving a building next to the new town hall which will be named Jessie’s Seed House, in memory of late councilmember Jessie Hobbs.
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