McMinnville Ends Free Facility Rentals For Nonprofits
The McMinnville Parks and Recreation Committee voted Tuesday night to eliminate free facility rentals for non-profit organizations and governmental agencies. Parks and Recreation Director Justin Scott said the department previously hosted five major events for free last year that resulted in a combined financial loss of nearly $13,000. Scott said the new policy implements a […]
Crossville Proposes Two Million Dollar Sports Turf Investment
Crossville officials proposing a $2 million investment to install sports turf at the Centennial Park complex as part of a strategic push to boost local tourism and remain competitive with neighboring cities. Crossville Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the project would focus on turfing the infields of the baseball and softball facilities while maintaining […]
Stickers Allow Students To Help Shape Sparta Parks Plan
Sparta will use a sticker-based system to gather feedback from local students as the city develops a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city contracted with McGill and Associates to create the five-year plan. The firm is hosting drop-in community meetings this Thursday at Woodland Park Elementary during school […]
Sparta Wants To Upgrade Security In Parks, Safe Residents
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city is exploring new ways to make city parks even safer for its citizens and visitors. Lowery said the city is taking proactive measures to deter crime, including new emergency response stations. From security cams to street lamps, Lowery said visibility is key. “Just to have well-lit visible parks, […]
Putnam Parks And Rec’s John Ross Albertson Leaving For New Opportunity
Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Ross Albertson leaving his position for a new role in Longview, Texas. Albertson said he will now serve as the Director of their Parks and Recreation Department. He said the best part of his job over the past nine years has been the people, and it is bittersweet […]
Cookeville Community Center To Offer Indoor Pickleball Opportunities
Putnam County Parks and Recreation will now offer indoor pickleball courts at the Cookeville Community Center several days a week. Director John Ross Albertson said community members can play Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. He said knowing pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, they want to […]
Algood To Use $5K Donation For ADA Playground Equipment
City of Algood the recipient of a $5,000 donation from First Freedom Bank. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said they will use the money to purchase ADA-compliant playground equipment for its new City Park. He said this has been a want for the park since it was in its early stages of formation. “There […]
White Co Committee Shares Initial Parks And Rec Master Plan Ideas
Expanding the White County Recreational Complex and building a splash pad are two initial projects included in the county’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The ideas were shared during a Parks and Recreation Committee community feedback session Tuesday night. Chair Jayson McDonald said the final plan should be ready to share next month. “We kind […]
White Co. Gets Public Input On Parks And Rec Master Plan
White County Parks and Recreation Committee held its first public meeting to start the process of creating a system-wide master plan. Chair Jayson McDonald said that the county noticed a need to create a five-year plan that would improve and enhance the activities it has to offer. “Disc golf, or whether it be walking trails, […]
Monterey Activities Could Grow This Summer After Programs Survey
More sports, creative movement and dance activities top the parks and recreation wants of Monterey residents. The results come from a recently completed ten-question survey. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said some 500 people participated. “We’re going to take the survey results, John Ross (Albertson) is going to look at it and kind of come up […]
