Three Local Ministers On How The Christmas Story Resonates
As Christmas Eve approaches, local ministers agree on one thing, the Christmas Story still resonates. Three local ministers agreed they especially liked the shepherds receiving the announcement from the angels in the night. Cookeville Baptist Church Senior Pastor Scott McKinney said the shepherds were on the outskirts of society. “Christ didn’t come, or the announcement […]
Algood Fire Chief Cautions Safety With Staying Warm
Algood’s Fire Chief said the coldest weather of the season so far serves as a reminder to stay warm in a safe manner. David Judd said he has seen many fires caused by people trying to heat their homes with ovens. He said another common problem, leaving items too close to space heaters. “I always […]
Potential Four-Way Stop For RC Buck And Quinland Lake
Algood City Council is looking into installing a four-way stop at the intersection of Quinland Lake Road and RC Buck Drive. Currently, the intersection has stop signs on RC Buck Drive, but is a through street on Quinland. City Administrator Keith Morrison said Council Member Ruby Hawkins had brought the proposal forward. “She had several […]
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 […]
Cookeville Lights the Way, Mapping Decorated Homes
Cookeville Department of Leisure Services turning on the lights for the Ninth Annual Holiday Home Decoration Challenge. Recreation Programmer Sally Herren said the contest includes any resident that lives in a 15 mile square radius from the Putnam County Courthouse. “We always have the Merry and Bright Holiday Home Challenge each year because it brings […]
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 Considers Expanding Urban Growth Boundary
The Algood Planning Committee discussed expanding the city Urban Growth Boundary, one of four Putnam County communities to contemplate changes. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said Monterey, Cookeville and Baxter submitted urban growth boundary changes. Morrison said the last amendment to the boundary was roughly ten years ago. Committee Member Dan Taylor said there are […]
Algood Planning Committee Approves Duplex Amendment
The Algood Planning Committee approved an ordinance amendment Thursday night, allowing duplexes in low density residential districts. Staff Planner Tommy Lee provided the committee an overview of the requested amendment. Lee said the demand for duplexes in Algood has increased over time, as the need for more affordable housing is high. “Well, duplexes are typically […]
Algood Fire Providing Basic Training For Region’s Firefighters
The Algood Fire Department is currently providing basic firefighter training to firefighters throughout the region. Algood Fire Training Captain Ian Pass said the 64-hour class covers things like firefighter health and safety, forcible entry, and the use of firefighting equipment. Pass said Algood put on the class after a discussion with the Sparta Fire Department. […]
