Algood Awaiting Subcontractor On Tennis Courts
With repaving complete, Algood is waiting for a restriping subcontractor to knock out the finishing touches to its tennis court renovation project. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said the paving got behind due to a rainy spring. Now, the project is at a temporary stand-still. He said this is the first step in a […]
Algood City Council To Vote On Dog Park Plan
Algood City Council will decide the best options for the construction of a dog park fence Tuesday night. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps presented the council with prices for building a residential or commercial-grade fence, or accepting a bid and having contractors build one. He said a 200-by-200 five-foot residential-grade fence would cost the […]
Algood Tables Decision On Dog Park Fence Bids
Algood Parks and Recreation will explore other fencing options for a proposed new dog park to be built at the new Algood City Park. The bids were for fencing in a 100-by-100 or 200-by-200 park. Four bids submitted. Council Member Ron Graves said he believes a 100-by-100 park is too small for large dogs and […]
Celebrate Farmers Market Week August 6-12 At Upper Cumberland Markets
It is Farmers Market Week and the Upper Cumberland has many locations to buy the freshest produce available. White County Farmers Market Coordinator Glenice (sounds like Glenn-iss) Richards said the tomatoes, green beans, peppers, cucumbers, melons, corn, and yellow squash are plentiful. Richards said everything is picked at peak ripeness and you can rely on […]
Algood Officials Want To Make Saturday’s Fall Festival An Annual Event
Algood bringing back its Fall Festival this Saturday after it did not happen for the past several years. Parks And Recreation Director Roy Phipps said the city wants to host the event annually moving forward. This year, it will be held at the Algood Ball Park and Historic White Plains House. “Our let Freedom Ring […]
Algood Hosting Gingerbread House Contest For Local Youth
The City of Algood will host its first ever gingerbread house contest this weekend. The competition is in conjunction with Algood’s Christmas Vendor and Tree Lighting event. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said completed homes can be turned into Algood City Hall Friday by 4:00 p.m. “We’ve got three different age groups that we’re […]
