# Anderson County Breaks Ground Emergency Center

Anderson County, Tennessee, commenced construction in September 2026 on a new $4.87 million Emergency Operations Center in Clinton, with completion targeted for July 2027. This 12,000-square-foot facility project is funded through a combination of nearly $3 million in state and federal grants alongside local government contributions. The initiative involves collaboration among Anderson County, the City of Clinton, the Tennessee Department of Military, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The prime contractor is Evans-Ailey Construction Inc., with architectural design by Studio Four Design, a Michael Graves Company.

- **Why this matters:** This project represents a significant investment in emergency management infrastructure, creating opportunities for contractors specializing in construction, architectural design, and related services.
- Procurement professionals should note the multi-level funding structure involving federal, state, and local sources, which may influence contract requirements and compliance.
- The collaboration among multiple government entities highlights the importance of coordinated procurement strategies and partnership management.
- Contractors and vendors can leverage this development to position themselves for future emergency management infrastructure projects in Tennessee and similar jurisdictions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Anderson County
- City of Clinton
- Tennessee Department of Military
- Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

### Vendors
- Evans-Ailey Construction Inc. (Prime contractor)
- Studio Four Design, a Michael Graves Company (Architect)

### Key Quotes
> For a long time, we’ve been working in retrofit space. We cobbled together a facility to make things work, so this is a huge milestone for us.
> — Joseph Mead, Emergency Management Director

> This is a major investment, advancement, and partnership.
> — Terry Frank, County Mayor

> It’s amazing what we can get done when we work together.
> — Scott Burton, Mayor, City of Clinton

### Sources
- [Anderson County breaks ground on new emergency center](https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2026/09/24/anderson-county-breaks-ground-on-new-emergency-center/91919176007) - Oakridger