Tag Archives: Algood

Algood Police Chief Dale Armour attended the groundbreaking of the state’s new police academy in Nashville Wednesday. The $415 million campus will replace the old academy in Donelson. It serves as a training facility for city and county police, highway patrol, TBI, and even corrections officers. Armour said the new academy will help law enforcement from different branches, including Algood, ... Read More »

Algood looking for a full-time Fire Chief in preparation for further city growth. The city is looking for a certified firefighter to work 40 or more hours a week, contributing to both administrative and supervisory functions. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said that current Volunteer Chief Firefighter David Judd has done a great job in his position. Morrison said Algood ... Read More »

Algood will begin the bidding process for upgrades at the tennis courts. The rehab process includes resurfacing of the courts, repairs to the fencing, and lining the courts to be used for both tennis and pickleball. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the bids are due October 4. He said they hope to be ready to consider the bids at the ... Read More »

The Rail Trail Authority wants to amend its bylaws to allow authority members to serve beyond two consecutive three-year terms. Cookeville City Council will consider the change Thursday night. City Manager James Mills said the authority would like to keep its members beyond six years. “The issue here is getting good people on there and having some of the good ... Read More »

Algood’s Green Mountain Water Project has officially reached completion, expanding water access to customers in the Green Mountain Road and Spring Creek Road areas. City Administrator Keith Morrison said construction started in April of last year. He said it has been a process trying to get the booster pumps and other needed equipment to the site. “Getting the pump station ... Read More »

City of Algood will close Old Walton Road between Middleford Road and Arbor Place for sewer work. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city will replace the Brookside Station and put new sewer lines to Old Walton Circle, Arbor Place, and Oak Haven. “And we’re fixing to enter Old Walton Road to crossover into Arbor Place and Oak Haven so ... Read More »

Algood and Cookeville Police Departments worked together to get an almost $2 million grant for new radio equipment. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the P-25 system has been recommended for years for law enforcement and emergency services. Armour said the grant will cover about 121 radio systems across both departments. “So whenever we have any type of mutual aid ... Read More »

City of Algood recognized by the Tennessee Municipal League for Excellence in Community Development. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said she is honored and humbled by the award. She said it recognizes the efforts of the city of Algood has brought together employees from all levels of municipal government to improve the quality of life for those in the community. “Out of ... Read More »

Algood is working to revamp its Business Association program after COVID put the program on pause. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the association started many years ago as a way for business owners to socialize and network. She said they hope the interest is still there among businesses to bring it back. “You know Algood has seen this boom in business ... Read More »

Algood Planning Commission approved the site plan for a new Waffle House off of Big Mac Drive. The building would be some 1,848 square feet with 34 seats. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this is an exciting development for the town of Algood. “So Big Mac Drive has been under construction now, trying to get easements so it’s kicked off ... Read More »