Tapestry Acres Offers Agritourism Escape In Monroe
Monroe celebrating a new agritourism destination where visitors can interact with a variety of farm animals and experience a slower pace of life. Tapestry Acres Co-owner Tari Maxfield said the multi-generational farm features alpacas, highland cows, Kunekune pigs, Nigerian dwarf goats, mini donkeys, mini horses, and chickens. Maxfield said the family previously operated an alpaca […]
Overton Opening Bids To Replace Dogwalk Road Bridge
Overton County opening bids Thursday to replace a bridge connecting the Monroe and Alpine communities.
Boil Water Advisory Extended To Livingston
Livingston Water Customers need to boil water through at least Noon Saturday, after a major water line ruptured Friday. The Boil Water Advisory includes Livingston, Monroe, and Alpine. The advisory means any water used for cooking, drinking, or hygiene should be brought to a full rolling boil for one minute. “Let me emphasize by no […]
Livingston Approves Agreement For Water Readers
Livingston will install new automatic water readers to mitigate water loss issues. J.R. Wauford and Associates President Greg Davenport said the Monroe and Alpine areas have been identified to be the areas with the greatest need and will get the readers first. He said contractors will install zone readers that constantly listen for and identify […]
Thursday Fire Results In Complete Loss of Byrdstown Business
A commercial structure fire destroyed Byrdstown’s Country Farm and Home Lawn and Garden facility Thursday morning. The building center was not impacted. Firefighters responded around 6am. Fire Chief Garry Garrett said departments from surrounding counties including Overton and Monroe helped with the response. Garrett said the building had been burning for some time before firefighters […]
Dance Giant Bass Open To Highlight Dale Hollow’s Unique Fishing, Slot Limit
A distinct fishing environment. That’s one of the attributes bringing new fishing tournaments to Dale Hollow Lake, according to Bill Dance Giant Bass Open Creator Shane Frazier. The Open announced its 2024 schedule includes a weekend at Dale Hollow Lake. Frazier said the lake was chosen from a group of thirteen Bill Dance Signature Lakes […]
Overton To Use ARP For New Monroe Community Center
Plans are being drawn for Monroe’s new community center. County Executive Ben Danner said the county is working with architects to design the project using American Rescue Plan funding. “What we’re looking at is a 40 by 60 metal building,” Danner said. “So that would be 2,400 square foot. Right now, they have about 800 […]
Overton Approves Preliminary Redistricting Map, Four Districts Change
The Overton County Redistricting Committee selected a map to send to the full county commission for approval. County Executive Ben Danner said roughly 700 people will be in new districts. Danner said the majority of map changes were people being taken from Rickman and moved into District Three, the “Mountain” District. Some residents from District […]
Overton Looking To Maximize Life Of Old Annex Building Through Sale
Overton County wants to maximize the use of its annex building through its auction. County Executive Ben Danner said that many Overton residents have a special connection to the building from its previous use as a hospital. For that reason, Danner said the County wants to ensure it’s put to good use. “The building will […]
Overton County Looks To Fill District One Seat After Martin’s Passing
Overton County beginning the process of appointing its fourth commissioner this term after the passing of Frank Martin. County Executive Ben Danner said the open seat is in District one, comprised of Livingston and areas near Hillham and Monroe. Danner said this is a large district but is unsure how many nominees will throw their […]
