Old Pile Road Removed From Fentress County Road List
Fentress County will remove Old Pile Road, on the outskirts of Jamestown, from the county road list. Fentress County Road Superintendent Rayn Reed requested to remove the road from the county road list. “This hasn’t been maintained since I’ve been in office,” Reed said. “Going back to at least 20 years ago, that’s the oldest […]
Upcoming Lane Closures On Jefferson Avenue For Road Construction
Drivers traveling along South Jefferson Avenue should be aware of the upcoming lane closures as T-DOT continues to widen Jefferson Avenue from I-40 to SR-111. Construction crews will implement lane closures on Jefferson Avenue in both directions near the I-40 interchange beginning on Wednesday and continue through October 31, 2025. For drivers traveling North on […]
Overton Chamber Program Bringing Disc Golf To Livingston
A new disc golf course coming to Livingston thanks to the Overton County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Overton program. Participant Rhonda Young said the course construction is already underway. Young said the idea for the nine hole course came from the popularity of the success at Cookeville’s Cane Creek Course. “We set a goal, and […]
Fentress To Get Prices For New System, Upgrade Coverage
Fentress County Commission gave approval Monday night to the County’s Public Safety Departments to search for a new radio system. Fentress County EMS Director Daniel Coleman told the commission that over the last year and a half, the radio system has deteriorated. Coleman said in certain areas of the county, responders have to walk back […]
Overton Commissioners Approve New Senior Center Director
The Overton County Commission approved the hiring of Michael Deaver as the new Senior Center Director Monday night, but not without questions about the hiring process. Commissioner Darwin Clark said he received two calls from constituents who applied for the job, but did not receive an interview. Clark said one of those applicants had some […]
Livingston City Pool Needs Updates, Aldermen To Explore
Livingston Aldermen will explore options to update the city pool following a Monday night discussion. Livingston Park Supervisor Michael Hayes said the city’s pool and the pool deck are in poor condition. Hayes said the city pool is leaking so much that two water hoses and occasionally a fire hydrant have to be used to […]
