T-DOT Replacing Livingston Main Street Signal Light
Livingston City Council has authorized T-DOT to replace a signal light at the intersection of Main Street and Myers Street. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said T-DOT evaluated the light several months ago and determined that it needed to be replaced. The project allows the municipality to upgrade its infrastructure without spending local tax dollars. […]
Boil Advisories Lifted, Livingston Past Water Pipe Issues
Livingston officials said things are returning to normal after the final boil water advisory lifted for for the North Overton Utility District. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said waterlines have been repaired and the water tanks have been fully replenished. Burnett said the city is currently assessing the damage and the costs for repairs. “We’re […]
Overton Relief Stations Provide Emergency Water Distribution
Livingston officials establishing multiple sources for emergency water distribution sites. Four locations are available for water from the system that would need to be boiled. Residents should bring devices to carry the water. In addition, bottled water is available at the Berkline building in Livingston and the East Clay Volunteer Fire Department. Livingston Mayor Lori […]
Livingston Ribbon Cutting to Finish Square Project
Livingston celebrated the completion of the Overton County Square Plaza project Friday morning with a ribbon-cutting. City Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said residents have been calling city leaders to thank them for the project. Burnett said the county and city worked together on this project, producing improved infrastructure. “We just wanted to recognize everyone that […]
Livingston Award Bid To Replace Hillcrest Booster Pump
Livingston Aldermen will move forward with the bid to replace the pump at the Hillcrest Drive Booster Station. The pump is over 25 years old and has cracks. The aldermen reviewed an estimated $11,800 bid to repair the pump and an estimated $21,100 bid to replace the pump. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said Water and […]
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 […]
Livingston To Hold Public Hearing On Tax Rate Monday
Livingston Aldermen will hold a public hearing Monday to receive input on the tax rate included in the new fiscal budget. The certified tax rate is $1.0896, and the city is proposing to exceed that rate by five cents. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city needs the extra funds for growing costs. “There’s […]
Livingston Set To Become Purple Heart City, Honor Vets
Livingston set to become the 12th city in Tennessee registered as a Purple Heart City. American Legion Post 004 Commander Ken Werner said he and Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett got the idea to become a Purple Heart City after speaking with an author. Matthew Sims wrote “Why My Heart Is Purple.” Werner said becoming […]
Livingston Approves 2025-2026 Fiscal Budget, Tax Increase
Livingston Aldermen have approved the city’s budget on final reading for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The city’s budget does contain a five-cent property tax increase as requested by MTAS. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city tries to do a small tax increase gradually rather than doing one big increase every few years. Burnett […]
