Overton County Seeks Photos To Honor Fallen Veterans
American Legion Post 4 in Overton County encouraging residents to provide photographs of fallen service members to expand the Hometown Heroes banner project in Livingston. Post Commander Ken Werner said the initiative aims to memorialize soldiers from the county who were killed in action by displaying their portraits on the town square. The project specifically […]
Livingston Industrial Park Project Gets Next Approval
Livingston officials awarded a contract to perform site preparation services for the industrial park project. Capital Projects Coordinator Ray Evans said the project is primarily funded through a site development grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Evans said the city received 12 bids for the work. “All but one were below […]
Livingston Narrowly Approves Budget And Tax Increase
Livingston Aldermen approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and a property tax increase during a Monday meeting. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the approved budget includes a five-cent property tax increase to help the city manage escalating expenses. “I would love not to do that too, but like we say, everything is, it is, everything […]
Overton Habitat For Humanity Project Picks Up Steam
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity resuming residential construction in Overton County on the 95th house-build in the Upper Cumberland. Executive Director Jeremy Byrd said the organization paused work on First Street in Livingston while scheduling subcontractors. Byrd said the project, the first in Livingston since 2019, represents a significant milestone as it seeks to establish […]
Livingston Seeks Experienced Airport Manager Candidate
Livingston is seeking a new airport manager to oversee operations and safety at the municipal airport. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city is looking for a candidate with specific experience in the aviation industry to fill the role. Burnett said Kevin Bishop has taken over as the interim while previous manager moves to part-time […]
Work Could Begin In July On Livingston Industrial Park
Livingston a step closer to seeing work begin at the Industrial Park as officials prepare to approve contracts for the project this month. Capital Projects Coordinator Ray Evans said the city received 12 bids for the work, with nearly all submissions coming in below the initial cost estimates provided by engineers. “We are in the […]
Livingston To Commemorate Roberts’ Suffrage Legacy
Livingston is planning to install a new monument on the public square to commemorate the legacy of former Governor A.H. Roberts and his pivotal role in the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Livingston Main Street Commission Chairman Gene Gantt said the project is funded through a Celebrate America 250 grant intended to highlight contributions to American democracy. […]
White Begins Work On Livingston Downtown Plans, Tourism
Morgan White beginning her job to expand tourism in downtown Livingston and across Overton County this week. The Tourism and Main Street Livingston Director said the position was created through a memorandum of understanding between the city, county, Chamber of Commerce, and Main Street. White said her goal is to help Livingston receive the Main […]
Fifty Votes Cast, Three Win Election To Livingston Aldermen
Incumbents David Lankford, Bruce Elder, and Bill Linder secured their return to the Livingston Board of Aldermen Tuesday. The unopposed municipal election drew 50 total voters with 37 votes cast on Election Day. The remainder voted absentee. Because there was no opposition, the County Election Commission did not offer early voting. Lankford finished with 43 […]
Livingston Wastewater Upgrades Set To Begin Within Week
Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said long-awaited improvements to the city’s Wastewater Plant will begin in the next week. The city received the grant money previously for the upgrades, but Burnett told Aldermen Monday night the city has been waiting on a contractor. “They were finishing up and there may have been some weather delays […]
