High Speed Chase Ends In Livingston Crash
Traffic slowed in Livingston Thursday night after a high-speed pursuit down Highway 111 ended in a crash. Traffic backed up at West Main Street near Advanced Auto Parts. Emergency officials said the incident began in Algood, when officers stopped a car on a traffic stop. The suspect gunned the car and fled. A high speed […]
Retail Consultant: Growth Expected In Livingston
According to the city’s retail consultant, Livingston should see an increase in retail offerings in the near future. Retail Coach Project Director Kyle Cofer said that Livingston has undergone changes in recent years that provide a good quality of life and make the area suitable for new businesses to join the area. Cofer said that […]
Livingston Approves New Airport Hangar
Livingston will move forward with a new 80′ by 80′ hangar at the city airport. Airport Chairman Jason Duke said the hangar will sit on a grassy field between the airport’s other two hangars. Duke said that Mid-State Construction will build and pay for the building in exchange for a twenty-five year lease after it […]
Livingston Approves $3.8M Energy Project
Livingston Aldermen approved $3.8 million in funding for a green energy project to reduce energy usage. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the project will reduce overall energy costs by roughly thirty-six percent and eliminate nearly $900,000 in capital costs over the next three to four years. Hayes said one of the key features of the project […]
Hayes Beginning Work With Burnett On Transition
The transition process has begun to prepare Livingston Mayor-Elect Lori Elder-Burnett to take office September 1. Mayor Curtis Hayes said he and Burnett have been meeting for several hours a week since she was elected in June. He said he has been reminding Burnett that she may not get everything overnight, she has great staffers, […]
Livingston Ready To Pass Budget Friday, Small Tax Hike
The public can sound off Friday as Livingston Aldermen consider the second reading of this year’s budget which includes employee raises and a nine-cent property tax increase. Mayor Curtis Hayes said budgeting this year has been tight. He said after conducting a pay study two years ago, employee compensation has become a greater focus. “You’ve […]
Livingston Finalizing Inspector Search
Livingston officials wrapping up the application process Wednesday in the search for a Building Inspector and Codes Officer. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has received around 30 applications and resumes. He said he is seeking a candidate with a construction background and leadership skills. “You’ve got the Building Inspector, you’ve got the Codes Enforcer, […]
Vacation Bible Schools Offer Social Interaction, Learning
Vacation Bible School programs cranking up across the Upper Cumberland, offering young people the chance for social interaction and learning more about faith. Pastor Dale Cox is the lead pastor of Upward Church in Byrdstown. He said that that the main purpose of Vacation Bible school is to make church interesting. Cox said that vacation […]
Vol State Registration Drive Tuesday Features Simulations
Volunteer State will host a registration drive Tuesday featuring a new technology, virtual reality simulations of the jobs students choose to study. Campus Director Lori Richards said it’s the first time the Cookeville campus will feature VR simulations. Richards said simulations include careers in nursing, emergency services, robotics, and business. “Students get to realize firsthand […]
Overton Chamber Receives Technology Grant
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce has received a grant to upgrade its technology and computer system. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the TVA technology grant will provide the chamber with new computers and a projector with a motorized screen for the conference room. Cantrell said the change is a welcome one. […]
