Tag Archives: Algood

Putnam County, Baxter, Monterey will pursue the development of a countywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan through a UCDD grant. Monterey Aldermen agreed Monday night to the proposed plan. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the master plan would examine land and facilities in Monterey parks and create long-term goals for how to use them. “There are certain grants that the ... Read More »

The Algood Park project is moving forward as fast as the city can afford to work on it despite concerns from some local citizens. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said she understands that some people in the community are unhappy with a supposed lack of progress on the park. Chapman-Fowler said the park was planned from the start to have multiple phases ... Read More »

Algood City Council Member Ron Graves said he predicts that 99 out of 100 times, the council would approve the candidate brought before them by City Administrator Keith Morrison. But Graves said he believes Council should have a stronger voice in those decisions. Graves sponsored the new ordinance approved on first reading Tuesday night that gives Council the final say ... Read More »

Algood Parks and Recreation will explore other fencing options for a proposed new dog park to be built at the new Algood City Park. The bids were for fencing in a 100-by-100 or 200-by-200 park. Four bids submitted. Council Member Ron Graves said he believes a 100-by-100 park is too small for large dogs and the city could see substantial ... Read More »

Despite multiple concerns from City Attorney Danny Rader, the Algood City Council voted Tuesday night to give the council the final say in the hiring of city department heads. Currently, that power lies with City Administrator Keith Morrison. The ordinance sponsored by Council Member Ron Graves, passed 3-2 with Graves, Ruby Hawkins, and Bill Bilbrey voting in favor. Rader said ... Read More »

Winell Lee’s Jackson Street location will be closing, with the longtime Putnam County company expanding to a brand new facility in Baxter. Marketing and Design Director Jeanie Lee said the store’s 34 years in Cookeville have been great and the store has accomplished a lot. She said the store has run out of space to grow, especially with a new ... Read More »

New water lines serving the Green Mountain community have served just the purpose that Algood and Putnam County had hoped. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said of some 15 residents eligible, most of them have tapped into the line. He said he believes the new line is meeting the new customers’ expectations. “We haven’t had a whole lot of issues,” ... Read More »

Cookeville residents can go back to their normal water usage as the city’s water tanks have returned to normal operating levels. The Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control had been requesting voluntary water reduction since early last week following leaks caused by the winter storm. Last Wednesday, the department recorded its highest-ever level of demand. While the demand is still ... Read More »

New four-way stops along Algood’s Main Street appear to be working to lower speeds in the area. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the four-way stops at 4th Avenue as well as at 2nd Avenue have done just what the city had hoped. He said the changes took residents some getting used to, but the Police Department has prioritized education ... Read More »

The Algood Fire Department set to purchase a special washer and dryer, designed specifically for fire gear, thanks to a new grant. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said the turnout gear is made out of a material that will break a normal dryer. He said there are more and more firefighters getting cancer from chemicals left on their turnout gear ... Read More »