The Tennessee State Museum Announced Nearly $150,000 In Grants For Washington County On Thursday. Local Recipients Include The Boones Creek Museum And Opry, Receiving $72,800; The Gray Fossil Site With $68,000; And The Hands-On Discovery Center With $7,890. State Senator Rusty Crowe Commended The General Assembly For Supporting Museums And Historic Sites, Emphasizing Their Importance To Local Communities. The Funding Comes From A $5 Million Allocation By Lawmakers For Nonprofit Or Government-Affiliated Museums.