Tag Archives: Algood City Council

Algood held a special called work session Thursday night to discuss land use, with an emphasis on flooding. The meeting was spurred from a rezoning request that would add a third building to Quarry Run at 299 East Main Street. Building Inspector Bob Lane said ordinance changes are being composed to tackle water detention issues voiced by council members Ron ... Read More »

Roughly $52,000 worth of equipment for the Algood Fire Department was approved by the city council Tuesday night. This purchase includes 10 complete turnout gear sets and three complete self-contained breathing apparatus kits. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this was necessary for the department to catch up on equipment that was nearing expiration. “The intent is to get this caught ... Read More »

The Algood City Council tabled a rezoning request Tuesday night so it can review the city’s long-term plan for growth. The rezoning request was from Putnam Properties who want to add a third building to Quarry Run. Councilman Luke Hill said he thinks Algood should consider how adding more high density residential areas could affect infrastructure. “Once we start adding ... Read More »

Algood selected a bid winner for sidewalk and concrete projects at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The winner is Affordable Driveways and Patios of Cookeville. City Administrator Keith Morrison said Algood has used Affordable Driveways and Patios for a few years. “They do good work, they stay busy,” Morrison said. “So, we have to keep on them to keep their schedule ... Read More »

Algood City Council will consider Tuesday night the first phase of the civil engineering plan for the new Algood park. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this is the initial phase to get the project off the ground. “If we could get the entrance and the parking lot at least, and get some of that cleared out,” Morrison said. “Then work ... Read More »

The ordinance regulating liquor by the drink in Algood was approved on its first reading Tuesday night. The approval came after the city council approved the referendum’s results. As the ordinance stands now, Algood would would receive a 15 percent privilege tax paid by the seller, which the state would send back to the city. City Attorney Danny Rader did ... Read More »

Algood got an explanation on the power it will have to regulate liquor by the drink at Monday night’s work session. City Attorney Danny Rader explained that liquor is regulated by the Tennessee Alcholic Beverage Commission. Algood would have control over zoning and consumption at special events. Rader said it is in the city’s best interest to make any changes ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission expected to appoint a new school board member Monday night. The county started accepting applications for the District 1 seat two weeks ago after board member Dr. Diane Sadler passed away. County Executive Ben Danner said he waited to fill the seat out of respect for the Sadler family. The commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. ... Read More »

Liquor by the drink in Algood should be available by late January. Algood voters approved liquor by the drink Tuesday night. City Administrator Keith Morrison said once the votes are certified the city council will meet to determine zoning and prepare the ordinance. Morrison said the ordinance will set how much of a businesses sales can be from alcohol. “It’s ... Read More »

Algood has wrapped up the final renovations on the grounds of Cinderella Park and are ready to install equipment. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the drainage box and some tiles had to be rebuilt. Morrison said replacing old equipment and cleaning up existing parts of the park is a big part revitalizing downtown. “Citizens deserve somewhere good for their kids ... Read More »