Algood Council Approves Purchase Of Two Fire Trucks
The Algood City Council approved the purchase of two used fire trucks for the city’s fire department Tuesday night Fire Chief David Judd said the additional engines will give the fire department more options, strategies and tactics for the city’s firefighters. Judd said growth created the need. “If we have one fire on one end […]
Algood Targeting Grant To Help Pay For New City Park
Algood is targeting this year’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help cover some of the cost of building its new city park. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city could apply to receive up to $1 million to help cover construction costs. Morrison said if awarded, the city would have to provide a […]
Algood Demolishes Long-Vacant Main Street House
After securing signatures from most of the property’s owners, the City of Algood has torn down and cleaned up a long-vacant house on Main Street that had fallen into severe disrepair. The update follows ongoing efforts by city officials to address the deteriorating property at 164 Main Street. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the […]
Potential Four-Way Stop For RC Buck And Quinland Lake
Algood City Council is looking into installing a four-way stop at the intersection of Quinland Lake Road and RC Buck Drive. Currently, the intersection has stop signs on RC Buck Drive, but is a through street on Quinland. City Administrator Keith Morrison said Council Member Ruby Hawkins had brought the proposal forward. “She had several […]
Algood Approves New Urban Growth Boundary Expansion
Algood will propose expanding its urban growth boundary, expanding mostly north and east. The county’s Joint Economic Development Board will consider the plans. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city does not have plans to annex the additional areas anytime soon. “Cookeville borders us on the South and the West, and so we are […]
Algood Awards Bid For Main Street Waterline Project
Algood City Council awarded an estimated $1.5 million bid Tuesday to replace waterlines along Main Street. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the project will replace the current waterline with a 12-inch line. The project starts at City Hall, turns down Main Street, and will also go down First Avenue to connect to Shenandoah Lane […]
Algood Considers Expanding Urban Growth Boundary
The Algood Planning Committee discussed expanding the city Urban Growth Boundary, one of four Putnam County communities to contemplate changes. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said Monterey, Cookeville and Baxter submitted urban growth boundary changes. Morrison said the last amendment to the boundary was roughly ten years ago. Committee Member Dan Taylor said there are […]
Algood Approves $170K Street Paving Plan For New Year
Algood will move forward with a $170,000 street paving plan for the new fiscal year. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said Algood will also pave a section of Mirandy Road, Quinland Lake Road, 4th Avenue, and mill and pave a section on West Wall Street. Morrison said Timberview Lane needs some of the most work. […]
Algood Budget Passes First Reading, No Tax Change
Algood City Council got its first look at the 25-26 budget Tuesday night and the numbers look good. Council approved the first reading. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the property tax rate will remain the same, at .3623 per $100 in the proposed budget. “We’ve got a lot of capital projects in there and a […]
Algood Working Through Health Insurance Price Issues
The City of Algood searching for better health insurance options for city employees. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city watching continuing increases in cost. Morrison said the city is trying to find a better health insurance plan than the current one. “We are looking to make it better for the employee and try […]
