Algood receives Municipal League award for Excellence in Community Development

Leadership in the city of Algood has brought together employees from all levels of municipal government to improve both offerings and service delivery for the city’s parks and recreation, utilities, sanitation, and fire department in an overall effort to improve the entire community.  

In recognition of the concerted efforts made by Algood municipal officials, the Tennessee Municipal League (TML) is pleased to present Algood with an award for Excellence in Community Development. The award will be presented Tuesday, July 25, at the TML 83rd Annual Conference held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.   

City leaders recently completed the first phase of a new Algood City Park, which will provide 21 acres of recreational opportunities in the city center. The park will include walking paths, dog parks, an amphitheater, splash pad, and picnic pavilions by the end of the project with citizens already enjoying a walking path, playground, and more.  

The creation of a new municipal parks department also puts oversight of these services in the hands of Algood officials, providing facilities maintenance and allowing for the creation the new Algood Fall Festival and Easter celebration and expansion of other events like the city’s Christmas, Fourth of July, and annual Quilt Festival.  

Algood has also completed a waterline expansion that will serve both municipal and county residents as well as sewer expansions into areas suffering from system failures. The city has already used camera work to clean and prepare for the sewer project with TDEC ARP funding to help finance the sewer improvements.  

A new program in place also monitors the safety and condition of both sanitation and fire trucks in the city, allowing better safety for both operators and the community. A new garbage truck will help provide back-up services to the small community and allow for service expansion.  

By investing in city departments, Algood has been able to both expand the size and scope of city services as well as improve the quality of life for its citizens.