Tri Cities Regional Airport Is Among Several Airports In The State To Receive Some State Funding. Governor Phil Bredesen Announced That Aeronautics Grants Totaling $672,300 Have Been Approved For Tri-Cities Regional Airport. Funds From These Aeronautics Grants Will Be Used For Terminal Building Rehabilitation And A North Ramp Plane Port. The Grants Are Made Available Through The Tennessee Department Of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division.