Energy Rate Case Secures Almost 90K Savings For Livingston
Livingston set to receive some $88,000 following a successful intervention in a natural gas rate case involving the East Tennessee Natural Gas pipeline. Symmetry Energy representative Alan Lingerfelt said the providing pipeline company originally proposed a rate increase of more than 65 percent that went into effect in November 2025. Lingerfelt said Symmetry and other […]
Livingston Approves New H-1 Historic Zoning Standards
Livingston Board of Aldermen approving new historic zoning standards Monday night to align with state law and maintain eligibility for future preservation grants. Main Street Historic District’s Morgan White said the update ensures the city follows Tennessee Code regarding the authority of the Historic Zoning Commission. White said the change allows the commission to review […]
Former 13th Assistant DA Pleads No Contest To Theft
A former Upper Cumberland Assistant District Attorney entered a no contest plea to Class A misdemeanor theft, following an investigation into improper mileage reimbursements. Jessie Mayberry received at least $6,000 for her daily commute between January 2021 and January 2025. Mayberry also submitted questionable mileage claims totaling $3,613.72 during a period when coworkers and law […]
Glass Artist Hides Treasures Across Upper Cumberland
Glass artist Justin Hurst hiding three treasure chests containing handmade marbles across Baxter, Cookeville, and Livingston as part of the 10th anniversary of the World’s Biggest Marble Hunt. Hurst said he decided to celebrate his 15th year as a glass artist by splitting 15 marbles into three separate cases for local residents to find. Hurst […]
UC Family Justice Center Celebrates 5 Years In Overton
The Upper Cumberland Family Justice Center celebrating five years of providing specialized support services to survivors of domestic violence in Overton County. Site Coordinator Brittany Shaw said the organization operates as a one-stop shop where domestic violence and sexual and elder abuse victims can access order of protection assistance and referrals to community partners. Shaw […]
Chamber’s Stephens Selected For Fellowship Work, Research
Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Zach Stephens has been selected as a founding fellow for the Porter Development Initiative. Stephens said the program helps economic development professionals and elected leaders understand the drivers of regional prosperity and competitiveness. Stephens said the initiative utilizes case studies to examine effective strategies and development […]
Stalled Livingston Directional Signage Now In Production
Livingston moving forward with a stalled project to install directional signs throughout the downtown area and across the county. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zach Stephens said the city received grant funding for the project from the Department of Tourist Development a couple of years ago. Stephens said the project had been stalled for some […]
Livingston Board Appoints New City Airport Supervisor
The Livingston Board of Aldermen officially appointed Kevin Bishop as the new city airport supervisor during its Monday meeting. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said Bishop brings several years of experience as an airport manager and previously worked in aviation fuel sales. Bishop has already been serving the city as an assistant at the airport for […]
Livingston Board Approves Final Fiscal Year Amendments
Livingston Board of Aldermen approved final budget amendments for the current fiscal year during a special called meeting Monday. CPA Joel Parks said the 11-page document reconciled the budget from a year ago with actual year-end figures. Parks said the adjustments account for unforeseen differences in materials costs, revenue items, and various departmental expenses that […]
Overton Budget Includes Salary Increase For Employees
Overton County’s first budget draft includes a new salary schedule for non-emergency employees. The raise includes a three percent bump to starting pay and a one percent across-the-board raise for county employees. Budget Committee Co-Chair Darwin Clark said the adjustment is necessary to help the county retain staff and remain competitive with surrounding counties. “Which […]
