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 […]
Algood Looking For Big Mac Drive/Main Traffic Solutions
Algood conducting a traffic study to find solutions for the Big Mac Drive, Main Street, Burton Branch Road corridor. Algood Mayor Lisa Chapman Fowler said additional restaurants in the area have increased traffic significantly, as did the second Wal Mart exit. Chapman Fowler said the study will help the city determine the best way to […]
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 Exploring Options For White Plains Future
Algood Officials discussing how to handle the White Plains Historic Home and the building’s various issues that need to be addressed.
Algood Fire Will Canvas Community With Free Detectors
The Algood Fire Department will be going door-to-door to give out smoke detectors while discussing fire safety Saturday. Fire Chief David Judd said the department is partnering with American Red Cross to provide and install free smoke detectors to any household they find that needs one. Judd said the event will give citizens a chance […]
Council Votes To Return Employee Oversight To Morrison
Algood City Council reversed course Tuesday night, approving an ordinance allowing the city administrator to hire department heads without the council’s approval. City Administrator Keith Morrison previously hired department heads, but the council voted to give itself final approval last year. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the Council changed the policy last year against the advice […]
Public Transportation Numbers Growing In UC
A report detailing UCHRA’s public transportation programs showed success across the board during Monday’s executive committee meeting.
Hill Elected To Algood Council By One Vote
Roger Williams and Luke Hill elected to the Algood City Council Thursday night, with Hill winning his seat by one vote. Hill defeated Ronald Graves. Hill said his main goal for his next term is to foster the success the city has seen in recent years. As for winning by one vote, Hill said every […]
Arson Investigation Class Coming To Algood
Algood will bring together local fire officials over the next two days for a free arson investigation class taught by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Fire Chief David Judd said it is a two-day class for police, fire, and EMA employees throughout the region. Judd said the class is an introductory course that covers the […]
