Livingston’s First Budget Includes 5-Cent Tax Increase
A five cent property tax increase part of Livingston’s first reading of the new fiscal year budget. Finance Officer Joel Parks presented the budget. Parks said the general fund for the new budget is expected to increase to some $3.8 million, with expenses over by some $373,000. “When it’s all said and done, there might […]
This Week: Crossville Officials Update Potential Indoor Rec Facility
This week, Crossville City Council will hear an update on a possible indoor recreation center. The architects for the project will be providing the council with updated plan drawings and price estimates. This will allow the council to work toward a decision about the facility and which features it will have to offer. The work […]
This Week: White County Discusses Animal Shelter; CPWA Talks Referendums
The White County Steering Committee B will discuss the county’s animal shelter. Volunteers from the shelter spoke to the committee last month, requesting support with funding and expressing concern about the state of the shelter. The committee heard their concerns and will have a formal discussion on the matter this week. In other business, Steering […]
This Week: Monterey Fills Vacant Board Seat
The Monterey Board of Alderman will meet for its monthly meeting Monday night. The board will hear from the two nominations to fill the vacant seat for the second Ward. Jim Whittaker and Shannon McGee are the two for consideration. Other discussions will include the second phase of the town’s storm water mitigation and switching […]
This Week: Livingston Talks Firefighting
Livingston will discuss the hiring of full time firefighters Tuesday night. The Board of Aldermen decided last month to move toward full time employees after a recommendation from the University of Tennessee’s municipal advisory board. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the aldermen will discuss the issue. Downtown revitalization will also be discussed. Meeting time set for […]
Meet The Candidates: Deck Wants To Help Young People
Meet Josh Deck, one of four candidates for three seats on the Livingston Board of Alderman. Deck said he has been a part of the community for over 40 years. As an alderman, he wants to provide the youth of Livingston more activities by expanding the cities parks and recreations. “I have grown up around […]
