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Judd Appointed As Interim On Algood Zoning Appeals

A familiar face will be joining the Algood Board of Zoning Appeals as Patt Judd appointed by Algood City Council Tuesday night. Judd said she wanted to return to the local government because of Algood’s growth and the limited space available. “One of the things that concerns me is what’s going to happen to our […]

Algood Council Approves New Septic Cleaning Equipment

Algood will purchase a hydro-excavator to help with sewer line cleaning and valve maintenance. Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said the machine cleans sewer lines by pumping water through sewer lines to break up debris. When the debris is broken up, the machine vacuums it back into the tank for disposal. “Here lately, we’ve been […]

Algood Council Approves Rezoning 6.53 Acres For Work Yard

Algood City Council approved the rezoning of 6.53 acres on Mirandy Road from low density residential to light industrial. A work yard for a local construction company will occupy the spot. Mirandy Road Homeowner George Lee said he was unsure if a the work yard was the right use for the land. “I keep hearing […]

Amended Ordinance Allows Unmarked Algood Police Cars

The Algood Police Department has been given permission to remove the decals from some of its patrol cars. The Algood City Council passed an ordinance requiring every city vehicle be marked and striped, including police cars, in 2022. Algood Police PIO Elena Neff said a recent amendment to the ordinance made an exception for the […]

Algood Eyeing Partnership To Help With City Park Buildout

Algood City Council is eyeing a partnership with Performance Services to find funding for the new Algood City Park. The park upgrades would consist of adding a parking lot, a community center, a splash pad, and enhancing the playground. Performance Services Manager Brian Stone said the company helps communities find savings in the municipality’s work. […]

Algood Sewer Rehab Bids Comes In $175K Over Budget

Algood City Council must decide if they want to move forward with a proposed sewer rehabilitation project after the low bid came in $175,000 over budget. City Engineer Matthew Tucker said the project would install 3,500 linear feet of main sewer lines, 2,000 feet of service lines, replace 22 manholes, and rehab 45 manholes. Tucker […]

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 Increases Water And Sewer Rates Some 13 Percent

The Algood City Council approved a 13 percent increase on water and sewer rates beginning July 1. Algood City Manager Keith Morrison said since Cookeville sells services to Algood, a Cookeville increase means Algood has to do the same. “They are taking our rate and figuring up how many gallons we’re using a year and […]

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 […]