Tag Archives: parks and rec

City of Algood extending the deadline to submit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for engineering services for tennis court upgrades. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said this work was identified in the city’s recently-established Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He said the RFQs will tell the city what is feasible in terms of the cost to upgrade or even expand ... Read More »

Algood Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said he’s optimistic about the dirt removal process at City Park. City Council recently approved a change order that added a third site for fill dirt drop-off after concerns regarding capacity. Phipps said that the current locations at the park and at the Algood Public Works Department are close to filling up. “It’s ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Parks and Rec Department is seeking public input to develop its five-year master plan. Director Michael Benusches said that the open house Thursday night at the Milner Center will have representatives from a Nashville consulting firm speak with residents about the strengths and weaknesses of their facilities. “What our community wants to see out of us in the next ... Read More »

McMinnville Parks and Rec bringing a Puppet Time for Tots Mommy and Me class to its programming. Recreation Program Director Michael Benusches said this is the first time in many years they’ll have a class of this nature for parents and kids aged two to four. “They’ll get to watch a puppet time show and then they’ll get to make ... Read More »

Algood’s Parks and Recreation Department unveiled an updated department page. Director Roy Phipps said that with a page already in place for the city itself, the department wanted to utilize technology to have a place where information about happenings in the community can be shared with those invested in it. “Parks are one of those things that everybody wants them,” ... Read More »