Putnam Residents Want More Sports Facilities, Trails
Putnam County residents want new trails, more water recreation updates, and more athletic facilities in the county’s Master Plan. Those the results of a Putnam County Parks and Recreation department survey. Parks and Recreation Director Cody Maynard said public interest in these items will give the department a chance to apply for more grants. “We […]
Monterey Adding Irrigation To Nathan Walker Sports Complex
The City of Monterey and Putnam County are making a joint effort to add irrigation to fields at the Nathan Walker Sports Complex. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said there is currently no irrigation system for those fields. Garcia said this will be paid for with leftover money from the complex’s LED lighting project. Garcia said […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve $3 Million for Playground, Splash Pad
Sparta investing over $3 million in equipment for the splash pad and playground at the city park. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the splash pad and playground will be connected to one another, so kids can easily use them both at the same time. Lowery said the splash pad was a high demand item, as families […]
New Putnam Soccer Complex Lights Near September Goal
The lighting project at the Putnam County Soccer Complex is just weeks away from completion, but there is still work to be done. Putnam County Parks and Rec Director Cody Maynard said the bids came in right around budget, and a bid has been awarded for installation of the new poles. Maynard said the pole […]
Sparta OKs New Parts And Rec Master Plan Development
With hopes of getting new money to fund parks and recreation growth, the City Of Sparta agreed Thursday night to work with a consultant on a new master plan. Mayor Jerry Lowery said state officials encouraged the idea, noting money that would become available. The plan requires just a $12,000 city match. “[A master plan] […]
City Of Algood Seeking RFQ’s For Tennis Court Upgrades
City of Algood extending the deadline to submit Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for engineering services for tennis court upgrades. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said this work was identified in the city’s recently-established Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He said the RFQs will tell the city what is feasible in terms of the cost […]
Algood Parks And Rec Optimistic About City Park Dirt Work
Algood Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said he’s optimistic about the dirt removal process at City Park. City Council recently approved a change order that added a third site for fill dirt drop-off after concerns regarding capacity. Phipps said that the current locations at the park and at the Algood Public Works Department are […]
McMinnville Parks And Rec Seeking Public Input For Master Plan
McMinnville’s Parks and Rec Department is seeking public input to develop its five-year master plan. Director Michael Benusches said that the open house Thursday night at the Milner Center will have representatives from a Nashville consulting firm speak with residents about the strengths and weaknesses of their facilities. “What our community wants to see out […]
McMinnville Milner Rec Center Offering Puppet Time Mommy And Me Class
McMinnville Parks and Rec bringing a Puppet Time for Tots Mommy and Me class to its programming. Recreation Program Director Michael Benusches said this is the first time in many years they’ll have a class of this nature for parents and kids aged two to four. “They’ll get to watch a puppet time show and […]
Algood Parks And Rec Develops New Facebook Page For Department
Algood’s Parks and Recreation Department unveiled an updated department page. Director Roy Phipps said that with a page already in place for the city itself, the department wanted to utilize technology to have a place where information about happenings in the community can be shared with those invested in it. “Parks are one of those […]
