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 […]
Overton Budget Moves Forward; Raises, No Tax Increase
The Overton County Board of Commissioners adopted the new budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Monday night, maintaining the current property tax rate. Board Co-Chair Darwin Clark said the financial plan includes a three percent starting salary increase for non-emergency personnel and a one percent across-the-board raise for all county staff. Clark said the commission […]
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 […]
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 […]
Group Looking To Form Arts Non-Profit In White County
A community information session will be held in White County next Tuesday to discuss forming a nonprofit dedicated to supporting local artists and expanding arts programming in the community. White County Resident Morgan White said the goal of the meeting is to see what citizens would like the proposed non-profit to focus on. White said […]
New Tourism Expert Joins UCDD To Help County Work
The Upper Cumberland has a new tool to assist its counties with tourism efforts, Morgan White will serve the region as Tourism Recovery Coordinator. The UCDD position funded by grants. White said she serves as a sort of marketing agency for the counties and chambers around the region who need assistance with projects in design, […]
