Overton Adopts New Tax Incentives For Industry, Business
A new tax increment financing policy will provide additional incentives for industrial development and business recruitment wanting to locate in Overton County. Industrial Development Authority Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the policy change, along with the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) program serve as a way to entice big business into the area. “The […]
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 […]
Overton County Budgets With No Property Tax Increase
Overton County will not see a property tax increase this year as officials considered Monday night utilizing reserve funds to cover a projected budget deficit. The current county fund balance sits at $1.4 million. District 2 County Commissioner Darwin Clark said the county is currently preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year while reviewing […]
Overton Commission Honors Ledford With Highway Name
Overton County will rename a section of Highway 52 in honor of world-renowned instrument maker and musician Homer Ledford. Chairman Pro Tem Darwin Clark said the designated stretch of road will run from the top of River Hill to just past the Alpine Baptist Church. Clark said the decision honors a man whose craftsmanship and […]
Overton County Commission Delays Library Board Appointments
The Overton County Commission postponed action Monday night on appointing two new members to the local library board. Commissioners outlined a revised process that the county’s Library Committee, made up of county commissioners, will review applicants and make recommendations. County Attorney Lillie Ann Sells said, according to statute, the Library Committee has the final say […]
Overton Hoping To Create Affordable Childcare Facility
Overton County officials are seeking a $250,000 Three-Star grant to help bring a new affordable childcare facility to the community. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zach Stephens proposed the idea to the county commission Monday night. Stephens proposed a plan to repurpose the current Health Department building into a childcare center that could […]
Overton Commission Agrees To Join Local Tourism Partnership
Overton County Commissioners voted Monday night to join a tourism partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, the City of Livingston, and the Main Street Program. The partnership would allocate city and county hotel/motel tax revenue to the chamber, which would use the funds solely for tourism efforts. County Executive Steven Barlow said the partnership would […]
Overton Repairing Armory Wall At County Justice Center
Overton County Commissioners approved Monday night to repair a wall at the county justice center through a partnership with TCAT Livingston. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said the section is part of the building that once housed the National Guard armory. He said water seeps through the wooden window seals during storms, creating ongoing issues. […]
Overton To Address Locked Door Issues At County Building
Overton County is taking action to address the issues with the doors at the County Services Building. An agenda item during Monday’s Commission meeting under old and new business noted a discussion about the county service building doors. Commissioner Darwin Clark sponsored the item. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said the agenda item could not […]
Overton Commissioners Talk Sales, Wheel Tax Increases
Overton County Commissioners discussed the idea Monday night of adding additional sales tax and/or a wheel tax increase to the August election ballot. The county discussed both options before raising property taxes in 2024. Commissioner Geraldine Walker brought the discussion up to see what the county would need to do to get the increases on […]
