Algood Upper Cumberland Medical Supply Hub – Cookeville Regional Medical Center, I‑40 & US‑70 Corridor
Algood anchors Cookeville Regional Medical Center (247 beds, Upper Cumberland’s largest hospital), Livingston Regional Hospital (119 beds), Cumberland Medical Center (189 beds, Crossville), Putnam County EMS, Algood Fire Department, I‑40 corridor, and the Upper Cumberland region linking Cookeville, Sparta, and Crossville. Our LAC Health counter inside Walmart #5175 at 589 West Main Street keeps Cookeville Regional OR suites, Livingston Regional teams, Putnam County EMS, Upper Cumberland visitor medical support, and Middle Tennessee partners stocked without waiting on Nashville or Knoxville depots.
Within 30 miles are Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Livingston Regional Hospital, Cumberland Medical Center, I‑40, US‑70, Cookeville (34,000), Sparta (5,000), and the Upper Cumberland region. Severe weather, I‑40 closures, Upper Cumberland visitor surges, and Nashville–Knoxville freight demands require a “medical suppliers near me” counter aligned with Putnam County ICS—this West Main Street hub delivers.
Algood blends healthcare, agriculture, tourism, and transportation. LAC Health supports that mix with generator-backed cold rooms, agriculture-sector manifests, and MOUs with Cookeville Regional, Livingston Regional, and Putnam County EMA.
Location & Access Information
LAC Health Algood Upper Cumberland Hub – Inside Walmart #5175
589 West Main Street
Algood, Tennessee 38506
ZIP Code 38506 (serves Algood, Cookeville, Sparta, and Putnam County)
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Parking & Loading: Ambulance spur, agriculture vehicle bay, hazmat returns enclosure, and cold vault on dual-generator backup.
Highway Access: On West Main Street; 0.5 miles to I‑40, 2 miles to US‑70, 3 miles to Cookeville Regional Medical Center, 4 miles to Livingston Regional Hospital, 80 miles to Nashville International Airport.
Nearby Facilities: Cookeville Regional Medical Center (3 mi), Livingston Regional Hospital (4 mi), Cumberland Medical Center (25 mi), I‑40 (0.5 mi).
Medical Supply Services Available
Hospital & Community Logistics
- STAT replenishment for Cookeville Regional Medical Center (247 beds, 8 ORs, Level III trauma), Livingston Regional Hospital (119 beds, 4 ORs), and Cumberland Medical Center (189 beds, 6 ORs).
- Cold-chain biologics, trauma blood, orthopedic implants, and oncology therapies tracked in Epic, Cerner, and Athena with telemetry.
- School nurse caches for Putnam County Schools, Tennessee Tech University, and regional educational institutions.
- Public health surge totes for tornado shelters, Upper Cumberland visitor incidents, and community events.
- Support for behavioral health units, detox programs, and rural clinic networks across Putnam, Overton, and Cumberland counties.
EMS & Agriculture Support
- ALS/BLS cache rotation for Putnam County EMS, Algood Fire Department, Cookeville Fire, Sparta Fire, and Air Evac Lifeteam.
- Hazmat returns and rehab kits for agriculture facilities, industrial sites, and Upper Cumberland operations with PHMSA documentation.
- Continuity totes for I‑40/US‑70 multi-vehicle incidents, tornado response, and Upper Cumberland visitor incidents.
- Rehab modules for agriculture incidents, Upper Cumberland events, and community gatherings.
- Rapid shipments for FEMA Region 4 staging, Tennessee National Guard exercises, and mutual aid to Kentucky/North Carolina.
- Support for rural clinics, pharmacies, and telehealth deployments across the Upper Cumberland region.
Meet the Upper Cumberland Team
Our Algood staff blends hospital supply expertise, agriculture coordination, and Upper Cumberland regional support.
Patricia Morgan
Hospital Liaison
Former Cookeville Regional Medical Center materials management director managing $6.8M annual spend across 247 beds, 8 ORs, and Level III trauma center while coordinating Livingston Regional transfers and regional support.
Email: [email protected]
Douglas Cooper
EMS & Agriculture Logistics Lead
Former Putnam County EMS coordinator overseeing ALS cache audits, I‑40 corridor ICS, and agriculture sector medical response coordination.
Email: [email protected]
Rebecca Bennett
Compliance Director
Former Cookeville Regional pharmacy purchasing manager fluent in Tennessee Board of Pharmacy regulations, PHMSA/DOT hazmat, and compliance documentation.
Email: [email protected]
How to Use This Counter
- Monitor Weather & I‑40 Alerts
Call +1-703-810-3898 when tornadoes, I‑40 closures, or Upper Cumberland incidents arise so we can pre-stage totes at hospital docks or reroute via US‑70.
- Bring Credentials
Hospital badges, agriculture facility IDs, or OEM cards ensure expedited release; we pre-clear rosters daily with Cookeville Regional, Livingston Regional, and Putnam County security.
- Document Custody
Every load is barcoded, temperature logged, photographed, and digitally signed; proofs sync to Epic, Cerner, ESO, WebEOC, and FEMA Resource Manager.
- Stay Alerted
Subscribe to Putnam County Emergency Alerts, TDOT SmartWay, Upper Cumberland updates, and NWS Nashville bulletins.
Coverage Footprint
Supports Putnam, Overton, and Cumberland counties; Upper Cumberland region; I‑40/US‑70 corridors; and Middle Tennessee region.
Upper Cumberland Resilience
The region has faced the 2020 pandemic waves, 2020 tornado outbreak, 2021 winter storms, and 2023 extreme weather. Hardened docks, redundant fiber/satellite links, and shared SOPs with Cookeville Regional, Livingston Regional, and Putnam County EMA keep supply lines resilient.
Regional Demographics
Putnam County population ~80,000: 17.8% over age 65, 25.4% ages 45-64, 24.2% ages 25-44. Leading sectors: healthcare, agriculture, tourism, transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you deliver simultaneously to Cookeville Regional and Livingston Regional?
Yes. We stage telemetered totes for each facility, align Epic/Cerner paperwork, and deliver with photo proof within 60–70 minutes.
Do you support Upper Cumberland visitor emergencies or tornado response?
We preload POD totes with ICS forms and telemetry logs, then refresh for visitor incidents or tornado response.
Can you deliver to Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville?
Yes. We coordinate with Cumberland Medical Center for STAT deliveries along I‑40 with telemetry proof.
Licensing & Compliance
Tennessee Board of Pharmacy, Tennessee Department of Health, PHMSA/DOT hazmat, FEMA Region 4 ICS/NIMS, HIPAA/HITECH.
