Tag Archives: Algood

For the first time in nearly a year, the Algood Methodist Church is able to collect items for those in need. Outreach Committee Chair Lee Ann Hall said church members will be at the church and ready to load their van with items for Helping Hands. Hall said there are a lot of items needed and helping hands tried to ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System will use its last snow day Thursday. Director of Schools Corby King said a continuous learning plan was created at the start of the school year. King said k-12 students would use virtual learning days when all 13 snow days are used. “The big impact for families and for students is that we don’t have ... Read More »

Water is back on for the Brotherton and Buck Mountain areas after power is back online at the pumping station. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said generators have been installed at the Algood pumping station. Porter said the hope is that if everything works correctly, water flow will continue. 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 »

The Putnam County School Board will consider the creation of a committee to consider whether or not to change to Algood Middle School mascot. The board will consider the issue at its Thursday meeting. Director Of Schools Corby King said the members should include those with ties to the Algood community, including parents, faculty and school personnel, and member of ... Read More »

Maintenance on a sink hole and lack of fire protection will keep a proposed Algood subdivision in study mode a bit longer. Planning Director Tommy Lee said the sink hole lacks the appropriate rip rap and fabric to meet Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation standards. “Keith (Morrison) and I have concerns with is the maintenance of this sink hole, ... Read More »

Tax Preparation Returns to the Putnam County Library this year after taking a year off due to the pandemic. Library Director Phil Schaller said they’ve partnered with AARP and believes this years set up will have proper COVID protocols. Schaller said the biggest change is that tax prep will be by appointment only on Wednesday and Thursday. “Generally, you can ... Read More »

Algood will open bids for its sidewalk repair and concrete work next week with plans to target areas in the city’s master plan. City Administrator Keith Morrison said he takes these pre-bids annually to have someone on tap when sidewalk projects pop up. “As I find areas that need repair or if there’s smaller chunks or things that we come ... Read More »

Algood is considering installing LED welcome signs for the north and south entrances of town. City Administrator Keith Morrison said they want to expand the idea of just normal “welcome to town” signs. If the idea becomes a reality the signs would be used for public information, promote events and advertise. “We’ll be preparing for the July 1 budget,” Morrison ... Read More »

Algood’s liquor by the drink ordinance will go into effect after City Council approved the second reading Tuesday night. Alcoholic beverages can be sold in the General Commercial and Central Business District zones of the city. The ordinance was amended after its first reading to allow for alcohol at special events. “That special event permit will require the city to ... Read More »