Livingston Awarded State Grant For Water Sewer Planning
Livingston received a state Infrastructure Grant Thursday to support long-term planning for its water and sewer systems. Livingston Mayor Lori Burnett said the city was awarded $114,000 through the Infrastructure Planning Grant program announced by Governor Bill Lee. “We didn’t know we were going to get it, but we applied for it,” Burnett said. “It’s […]
Livingston To Adopt Purchasing Policy, Bid Amount Threshold
The Livingston Board of Aldermen will draft a new purchasing agreement for citywide use following discussions Monday night. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said new state law allows cities to adopt their own spending policies instead of using one set by the state. Burnett said as part of this change, cities will not have to go […]
Livingston Searching For Building Inspector/Codes Officer
Livingston has begun a search for a new building inspector and codes enforcement officer. Walter Rutherford resigned after being hired a year ago. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said if the process is anything like last year, she believes the city should not have a problem finding someone. “We had multiple applicants at that time, […]
Livingston, Cookeville Become Purple Heart Cities Friday
Local veterans honored at a Livingston ceremony Friday as Cookeville, Livingston, Overton County, and Putnam County officially became Purple Heart cities and counties. Livingston Mayor Lori Burnett said that the city has working on the Purple Heart Designation since she found out it was a possibility. It then became a regional effort. Burnett took a […]
