Algood Approves First Reading Of Wine Ordinance
Algood City Council approved on first reading an ordinance that would allow wine in retail stores. The item was approved by referendum on the city ballot in the November election. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said this would be the first step in the process. “Since that has now come to pass,” Chapman-Fowler said. “We need our […]
Algood Mayor Nominated BY TML For Mayor Of The Year
Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler has been nominated as Mayor of the Year by the Tennessee Municipal League. Fowler said new gear for the fire department, sanitation department and sewer line testing are reasons for the nomination. “It really makes me proud that people have realized that I just have a sincere love for all things […]
Algood Breaks Ground On New 21-Acre Park
The city of Algood broke ground on its new 21-acre park off of Main Street this morning. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said that the first phase of the work would include a trail, restrooms, and playground equipment, which they hope to have usable in the near future. “Our citizens are going to have an even greater […]
Algood Approves Changes For New Court Software, E-Citations
Algood City Council approved changes to some of its court operations Tuesday night. One being the first reading of an ordinance that establishes reasonable court costs and litigation tax. Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said this was a standard move. “We have had it discussed with Municipal court specialist at MTAS who has advised us on […]
UT System President Stops In Algood To Showcase City And Highlight UT Resources
University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd made a stop in Algood on Wednesday to showcase Algood and their collaborative projects on their tour across the state. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said that the city has utilized many of the services UT offers in work to enhance the community. “Because that’s what they’re there for,” […]
Algood City Council Bids Out 2021 Paving Work
Algood City Council approved a bid at some $142,923 for their 2021 street paving projects. The Tinsley Asphalt LLC. group ranked lowest out of three companies who bid on the project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that in bidding out to Tinsley, work would not be done on Mill Street. “It’ll have to come up […]
Algood Ballpark Set To Return To City’s Control On July 1
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 […]
Algood Liquor By The Drink Ordinance In Place
Algood’s liquor by the drink ordinance will go into effect after City Council approved the second reading Tuesday night. Alcoholic beverages can be sold in the General Commercial and Central Business District zones of the city. The ordinance was amended after its first reading to allow for alcohol at special events. “That special event permit […]
COVID Closes Algood City Hall Lobby
COVID exposure inside Algood’s City Hall and rising cases in Putnam County forced the city hall lobby to close Tuesday. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said that masks will be required to enter City Hall when it re-opens. Fowler said if residents maintain COVID precautions, it will benefit everyone. ‘I say I’m wearing mine to […]
Algood’s Welcome Sign Project On Hold
Algood’s 20-year-old wooden welcome signs will have to remain for now. City officials received one $82,000 bid for a new welcome sign, which city council declined. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said she’s disappointed in the project’s progress. “We are so proud of our city and want to project a welcoming and positive image, and of course […]
