Bradley County, TENNESSEE – According to the statement, the $50,000 grant will fund free WiFi to all Bradley County schools and a handful of fire halls.

Officials say that rural parts of the county have trouble getting high speed internet.

According to the statement, the grant is provided by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.

Officials say that the local residents can expect the WiFi spots to be finished in the next 6 to 8 months.

This story will be updated when new information is available.