Algood Police Fully Staffed, Can Expand Service, Education
After hiring three new officers, the Algood Police Department is celebrating being fully staffed for the first time in awhile. Police Chief Tim Terry said the three new officers will now bring the department’s total up to 15. Terry said it feels good to be fully staffed for a change. “Well, it means that we […]
Algood Council Approves Changes To Duplex Ordinance
Algood City Council has amended the city’s ordinance regarding duplexes and two-family residential structures to help with growth. The amended ordinance will now allow duplexes and two-family residential structures in R2 Districts on a conditional use. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the measure was recommended by the Algood Planning Commission and would require developers to […]
Algood Votes To Begin Donation Process For White Plains
Algood City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night to start the process of donating the White Plains Historic Home to the state. Algood has considered either donating or selling the home to the state, as the city has had financial challenges to make continuous repairs to the home. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said donating the home […]
White Plains House Directors Consider The Home’s Future
The Board of Directors for the White Plains House in Algood is considering a path forward for the future of the historic home. UCDD Historic Preservation Planner Mark Dudney said the board is considering adding the home to Tennessee’s list of historic sites, which would transfer ownership to the state while allowing Algood and the […]
Algood Council Tables Ordinance Changes For Duplexes
Algood City Council tabled a decision Tuesday night to amend the city’s zoning ordinance regarding duplexes and two-family residential structures. The proposed amendment would allow such structures as a conditional use in low-density residential districts (R-1) and as a permitted use in medium-density residential districts (R-2). Council Member Luke Hill said he personally has concerns […]
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 Considering Roundabouts To Address Traffic
Algood is considering implementing three roundabouts on West Main Street to improve traffic flow from Walmart to Highway 111. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said roundabouts are one of the top proposals from the city’s traffic study to improve traffic in that area. Morrison said the idea is to space the three roundabouts apart and […]
Algood Finishes Community Center, Hoops Court Upgrades
The Algood Parks and Recreation Department recently finished several improvements to the city’s community center. Algood Parks and Rec Director Roy Phipps said gutters have been replaced. Phipps also said improvements to the basketball court were included. Phipps said the city replaced the backboards, baskets, and, most notably, added striping to the court. “You can […]
Local Authorities Locate Missing White Plains Student
A White Plains Academy student who had gone missing Wednesday has been found by local authorities. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said his office responded to a call after a student ran away from school after an altercation with another student. A heavy presence of law enforcement searched the surrounding area looking for the missing […]
