Livingston Applying For Downtown Improvement Grant
Livingston’s Main Street Historic District Commission applying for a state downtown improvement grant worth between $50,000 and $500,000. Historic District Commission Chairman Gene Gantt said the grant is specific to downtown improvement, and the amount of funding is need-based. Gantt said half of the funding must go to exterior building projects, and the other half […]
Lee’s America 250 Tour Stops in Livingston Wednesday
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee shared a meal with Livingston residents at 1806 BBQ Wednesday as part of his America 250 tour. Lee said the tour is meant to celebrate Tennessee’s contributions to America as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence next year. Lee said this tour is a chance to meet everyday […]
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 […]
Overton Using $50,000 Grant For Three Initiatives
Overton County is looking to re-brand, boost tourism and strengthen its workforce through Tennessee’s ThreeStar program. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said signage leading tourists downtown, a new county website and developing internship programs are what is planned. Cantrell said a bulk of the $50,000 grant will go towards online improvements. […]
Livingston Shirt Factory Rezoning Considered For Commercial Use
Livingston is considering rezoning eight properties around the old shirt factory into its central business district. Livingston Community Planner Tommy Lee said the properties are currently zoned for light industrial, only allowing for manufacturing. Lee said this zoning made sense in the 1980’s but now the factory has been demolished. “With the rezoning they could […]
LED Street Signs Coming to Livingston’s Downtown
LED street signs will be coming to Livingston after approval by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen Monday night. The LED street markers will be placed around the courthouse square downtown, replacing the standard green signage. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said these would be the first signs indicating the four courthouse square streets. […]
Livingston Mural Applications For Property Owners
Downtown Livingston property owners beginning next week can apply to have a mural painted on their building. Applications must include a detailed mural proposal with ideas to highlight the county’s history and culture. Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the two winners will design the painting with artists from Tennessee Tech’s […]
Sandwich Boards Allowed In Downtown Livingston
Some businesses in downtown Livingston can now utilize its sidewalks for signage as long as ADA guidelines are followed. Mayor Curtis Hayes said sidewalk on the east side of the square is the only one large enough for signs. The sign must be within five feet of the business and no larger then two feet. […]
