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 […]
Water Outage Planned Wednesday Along Algood’s Mirandy
A planned water outage in Algood Wednesday should help avoid pressure issues long-term along Mirandy Road. City Administrator Keith Morrison said they will be replacing a pressure reducing valve near Brangus Lane. Morrison said the water line will be shut off at 8:30am. “Water’s going to be off in the area for at least four […]
Police Trying To Get Those Entering Algood To Slow Down
The Algood Police Department implementing educational tactics to combat speeding on Dry Valley Road and Mirandy Road. Police Chief Dale Armour said the city has purchased two large, digital signs to warn drivers that they might be speeding. He said on Dry Valley Road, the speed limit drops when drivers enter Algood city limits, but […]
Algood Planning Tables Pet Facility Decision
Algood Planning Commission accepted for study the final site plan for a new multi-purpose pet facility on Highway 111, near Mirandy Road. The Board of Zoning Appeals must still rule on a 20-foot setback variance request from the owner. After that variance is heard, the Planning Commission would rule on the site plan. The facility […]
New Stop Signs On Algood’s Main Street Making Positive Impact
New four-way stops along Algood’s Main Street appear to be working to lower speeds in the area. Algood Police Chief Dale Armour said the four-way stops at 4th Avenue as well as at 2nd Avenue have done just what the city had hoped. He said the changes took residents some getting used to, but the […]
Algood Home Fire Controlled By Homeowner, Neighbors Quick Response
The Algood Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire Wednesday after a breaker panel caught fire. At 1:45 fire crews dispatched to North Deerhaven Drive off of Mirandy Road. Upon arrival, light smoke was seen coming from the garage area. The thermal imaging camera was able to determine the fire did not spread from […]
Algood Apartment Concerns Addressed By City Officials
The number of apartments coming to Algood has raised concerns among some members of the city council. City Engineer Matthew Tucker said the perception of too many apartments in Algood is affected by where they get built. Tucker said that when you look at the map, apartments make up a small portion of land area. […]
Algood Subdivision Tabled By Planning Commission
A proposed Algood subdivision has been tabled by the Algood Planning Commission until sink hole requirements are met for development. Planning Director Tommy Lee said the city is waiting for guidelines from TDEC before moving forward with approval. “It wasn’t constructed properly,” Lee said. “So, it is going to need to be reconstructed with the […]
Sink Hole Puts Preliminary Algood Subdivision Under Study
Maintenance on a sink hole and lack of fire protection will keep a proposed Algood subdivision in study mode a bit longer. Planning Director Tommy Lee said the sink hole lacks the appropriate rip rap and fabric to meet Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation standards. “Keith (Morrison) and I have concerns with is the […]
