About Tennille Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) was created for the revitalization and redevelopment of Downtown Tennille and the development and promotion of commerce, industry, and employment opportunities.
The Tennille Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors appointed by the City Council and managed by a economic development advisors. Board members are committed to the improvement and revitalization of downtown Tennille. The board establishes both the short-term and long-term vision and serves to accomplish those defined objectives.
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The DDA is empowered under State law to:
- Borrow money
- Enter into contracts
- Provide loans
- Purchase property
- Receive grants and gifts
- Sell revenue bonds
Downtown Development Authority Board Members:
Donald Patterson – President
Brooke Kitchen- Vice President
Parrish Harris- Secretary/ Treasurer
Donna Witcher- Member
Christian Crux- Member
Coming Soon
Staff Advisors:
Farooq Mughal, Economic Development Advisor (Consultant)
Gerald Martin, Community Development Advisor (Consultant)
GOALS
The Tennille Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is a public body created by the City of Tennille for the purpose of promoting a climate favorable for the growth of new and existing businesses in our downtown. Goals of the DDA are directed toward planning and management of development and improvement activities, business recruitment and retention activities, events, and capital improvement projects.
The Tennille DDA advocates for downtown and supports downtown businesses in terms of:
- Acting as a liaison with city, county and state officials on behalf of downtown;
- Assisting property owners with improvement projects;
- Funding and managing downtown beautification programs (benches, planters, public streetscape improvements, redevelopment of public spaces, etc.);
- Actively recruiting businesses that complement the business mix and generate pedestrian traffic;
- Hosting programs on business recruitment incentive programs and other topics that support entrepreneurs and existing businesses;
- Addressing downtown challenges and implementing short-term solutions while considering long-term infrastructure improvements.