Historic broadband expansion through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Fast Facts The state of TN has approved a historic broadband expansion through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The state-administered broadband investment plan will bring more than $200 million in BEAD funding to unserved and underserved communities across the state. … Continue reading State announces $400M push to deliver high-speed internet across Tennessee, Upper Cumberland