Supporters Excited About Future Of White Plains Partnership
The move to state control of the White Plains Historic Home providing optimism to those who have served the house. Friends of White Plains Board Member Darlene Wiegand is a descendant of the historic home’s original builder. She said she is excited about a three-way partnership between the City of Algood, the State of Tennessee […]
Algood Votes To Begin Donation Process For White Plains
Algood City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night to start the process of donating the White Plains Historic Home to the state. Algood has considered either donating or selling the home to the state, as the city has had financial challenges to make continuous repairs to the home. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said donating the home […]
Algood Exploring Options For White Plains Future
Algood Officials discussing how to handle the White Plains Historic Home and the building’s various issues that need to be addressed.
White Plains Historic Home Takes Step Towards Roof Repair
Algood’s White Plains Historic Home will begin roof repairs after city council approved a $41,156 bid for the work from Rackley Roofing. UCDD Public Historian and White Plain Historian Advisory Councilmember Mark Dudney said the repair work is a great need for the cultural landmark. “The sustained water damaged has caused interior damage in a […]
Friends Of The White Plains Historic Home Donates $4,000 For HVAC Work
One of Algood’s most historic buildings has received HVAC repairs thanks to fundraising efforts by the Friends of the White Plains Historic Home. Board of Directors Member Laura Clemons said the organization funded the work by donating $4,000 to the city of Algood. “We knew that the HVAC needed repairs,” Clemons said. “There were problems […]
White Plains Historic Home Resumes Activities
Algood’s White Plains Historic Home will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday. Friends of the White Plains Home Co-Chair Eunetta Jenkins said that after 17 months, they are excited to have visitors return the historic home for tours and sight-seeing. “There are beautiful homes open to the public all over Tennessee, and we’re […]
Algood Keeping Easter Event COVID Safe
Algood is playing it safe this Easter with a drive-thru event at the White Plains Historic Home. From 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM kids can get Easter eggs from the Algood Fire Department. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this was the safest and most effective way to still let people celebrate. “First come, first serve […]
Algood Plans For Next Phase Of White Plains Restoration
Algood is planning to have the latest round of restorations to the White Plains Historic Home completed by June 30. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the plan is to solicit bids from at least three contractors. “Address some issues with the flat roof and the gutters and some of the eaves and where there’s been […]
