Algood, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Algood, Putnam County.
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Algood unfolds across rolling hills that cradle its modest sprawl, a landscape where the soft emerald of summer pastures yields to the muted golds and russets of autumn. It lies 3.7 miles north-east of Cookeville, TN (from Cookeville, TN: bearing 52°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-north-east of Putnam. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil and distant pine. The terrain here isn't dramatic, but it possesses a quiet, persistent beauty, a gentle undulation that invites the eye to wander across fields where the sun, especially as it begins its descent, casts long, painterly shadows. The character of Algood is that of a place that has settled into itself, unhurried, where front porches still serve as informal gathering spots and the evening quiet is punctuated by the distant hum of cicadas. The history of Algood is intertwined with the fertile land and the persistent spirit of its early settlers, who found sustenance in the rich soil and the promise of a life built from the ground up. Its economy, historically tied to agriculture and timber, has broadened to include a growing number of small businesses and service industries, reflecting a steady, organic growth rather than a sudden boom. A notable aspect of Algood's local character is its connection to the broader cultural currents of the Upper Cumberland region, a heritage that subtly infuses the daily lives of its residents. While no grand monuments dominate the skyline, the quiet dignity of its neighborhoods and the enduring sense of community speak volumes about the enduring appeal of this corner of Putnam County.
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| Location | Algood, Putnam County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.195895°N, 85.448585°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 38506 |
| Area Code | 423 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Algood, Tennessee, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Algood includes coordinates 36.195895°N, 85.448585°W, situated in Putnam County. ZIP code 38506. Telephone area code: 423. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.