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 […]
Putnam Approves Budget With 3 Changes
Putnam County Commissioners approved the new fiscal year budget Monday night, adding some $380,000 in expenditures. The increase the result of more funding for the local senior centers, new camera surveillance equipment for the sheriff’s department, and commission change to the cost-of-living raise for county employees. The commission voted to increase raises to $1,500. County […]
More Money, Better Funding Plan Coming For Centers
Putnam County Commissioners will vote later this month on increased funding for local senior center, then the county will get to work on a more systemized approach to budgeting. Centers in Baxter, Monterey, and Algood have been receiving $15,000 annually, with $40,000 allocated to Cookeville last year. Commissioners grew uncomfortable during the budget process when […]
Algood’s Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival Begins Friday
Over 120 quilts will be on display at multiple Algood locations this weekend during the 34th annual Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival. Festival Coordinator John Allen said this is the largest, longest-running quilt festival in the state. He said the festival began as a fundraiser for the Algood Senior Center and continues to be the primary […]
