Tag Archives: Parks and Recreation

Algood is doubling down on local shopping when the first citywide yard sale takes place alongside Algood’s Mingle Market. Roy Phipps with Parks and Recreation said the yard sale is June 4-5 and the city is simply facilitating the sale. Phipps said the city’s only role with the yard sale is they are waiving permits and encouraging people to visit ... Read More »

Algood has officially added a Parks and Recreation Director position to its list of department heads. The position was approved by the city council after public comment and second reading of the ordinance. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that Algood has two ways it goes about filling these positions. “It depends on what the council really wants,” Morrison said. “If ... Read More »

The Algood Ballpark is set to be back in the city’s control this summer after the city reached an agreement with Putnam County. Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said that they approached the county about taking back the ballpark as part of its plan to form a dedicated parks and recreation department. Fowler said the county was receptive to the request ... Read More »

Jackson County officials will meet with the Army Corps of Engineers Thursday to talk expansion and enhancements for Roaring River Park. Mayor Randy Heady said the Army Corps of Engineers has shown interest in improving the park themselves. Heady said they had floated the idea of adding things like a Frisbee golf course, however now the county has its own ... Read More »

Jackson County Commissioners approved a 10-year master plan for parks and recreation Monday night. Mayor Randy Heady said that nothing is set in stone and things can be changed, but now the county is armed with a plan. Landscape Architect Kevin Guenther led the planning process. He said his recommendations to the county include boosting its facilities, athletic programs and ... Read More »

Creating a Parks and Recreation Director position in Algood is up for a vote at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The council will be voting on the first reading of an ordinance to establish a new department head. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that pending the council’s vote, it could begin two weeks after a council vote or July 1. ... Read More »

Cumberland County’s Obed River Park will be closed Tuesday for a controlled burn of the grassland area. Parks and Recreation Director Donnie Moody said residents nearby are advised to keep there windows closed and limit outdoor activities. “This will be between Highway 70 and Highway 127 kind of behind Lowe’s and around Charleston Plantation Apartments,” Moody said. “This fire typically ... Read More »

Jackson County will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposed long-range parks and recreation master plan. The purpose of the session is to explain the goals and objectives of the master plan. It will also provide for community input on the vision to enhance and expand outdoor recreation and facilities over the next 20 years. Mayor Randy Heady said ... Read More »

Jackson County and Gainesboro are looking for volunteers to help clear out floors and paneling Saturday in the City Park. Jackson County Parks and Recreation Chairman Jordan Hunter said the demolition work will be inside an old building owned by Gainesboro. Hunter said the community help is needed so the area is cleaned out when Twin Lakes starts installing WiFi ... Read More »

After weeks of COVID delays, Monterey revealed their new splash pad Thursday. City officials gathered to commemorate the project’s completion. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said there will be a celebration for the splash pad Saturday morning. “This is a first for Monterey,” Wiggins said. “Of course we’ve had the swimming pool for years, and now we have what’s called a ... Read More »