Livingston Awarded $150K For Signal Modernization
Livingston has been awarded a Traffic Signal Modernization Grant of some $150,000 to install pedestrian traffic signals downtown. Livingston Fire Chief and Traffic Control Supervisor Rocky Dial said with the downtown square becoming more popular, these signals will create a safer environment. He said the grant includes funds for a cabinet with a controller for […]
Livingston Ready To Begin Third Annual Haunted Tour Of Downtown
Livingston preparing to scare up some ghosts with its third annual Haunted Downtown Walking Tours. The one-day event was so popular in years past that it is now being held each Saturday from October 14 to October 28. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said that despite the supernatural nature of the event it […]
Livingston’s Central Park Skating Rink Returns
Ice Skating at Livingston’s Central Park will return for another year this weekend. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the Downtown Revitalization Committee wanted to provide a fun wintertime activity for the community. She said the event was so popular last year, they decided to bring it back. “It’s not often that you’re able […]
Livingston/Overton Forms Team To Close Gap In Sales Tax Leakage
Livingston and Overton County officials want to do in-depth work on keeping more sales tax revenue at home. The community one of eight in Tennessee selected by TVA to participate in its Innovation Academy. The program helps answer economic challenges by providing resources and grants. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said 15 Overton leaders […]
Livingston-Overton Co. Chamber Of Commerce Introduces New Website
Overton County has a new way of promoting tourism and business through its freshly developed website. Discoverlivingstontn.com is a one-stop site to find places to shop, eat and play. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the website still lacks a few additions, but it is operational and ready to be explored. “One of the […]
Return Of Livingston Pioneer Days Pushed Back To 22
The return of one of Overton County’s most historic events has been pushed back another year. It has been 24 years since Pioneer Days has taken place in the Livingston Square. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the goal is to have the homecoming in June 2022. “We were really hoping that we would be […]
Overton-Livingston Chamber Promoting Safety for Shoppers
The Overton-Livingston Chamber of Commerce is making a push to promote safety for shoppers and tourists this holiday season. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the chamber has been distributing face masks with their “Shop, Eat, and Play Safe in Livingston-Overton County” branding. Cantrell said that through a $25,000 grant from the Tennessee Tourism Department there […]
Livingston Mural Application Deadline Extended
The deadline for the Livingston mural application has been extended to Friday. Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said downtown businesses just did not have enough time to create mural proposals. “This is a busy time of year,” Cantrell said. “Everybody is gearing up for the holidays. I wanted to make sure everyone […]
