Overton Board Awards Fairground Bathroom Project
The Overton County Commission awarded a $750,000 contract Monday for new bathrooms and a pavilion at the county fairgrounds. Chairman Pro-Tempore Darwin Clark said the project has been in development for nearly two years while the county finalized the bidding process and grant requirements. Clark said the commission is ready to proceed with construction after […]
Overton Reviewing Bids To Replace Grandstand Roof Piece
The Overton County Budget Committee and the Overton County Fair Association will meet Monday night to review bids to replace a section of the grandstand roof at the fairgrounds. County Commissioner Darwin Clark said the far end of the grandstand received significant wind damage from a storm last summer. While early discussions considered replacing the […]
Hazardous Collection Event Visiting Overton Saturday
TDEC will be collecting household hazardous waste in Overton County Saturday. Residents are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste like cleaning fluids, pesticides, and swimming pool chemicals. TDEC said a person does not have to reside in Overton County to participate. The drop-off location is at the Overton County Fairgrounds, and the collection event will […]
Overton Replacing Damaged Grandstand Roof At Fairgrounds
Overton County is awaiting bids to replace the roof on top of the grandstands at the county fairgrounds. Overton County Fair President Ronnie Smith said the roof had an estimated $200,000 in damage back in the spring due to a storm. Smith said the storm ripped off the top of the roof on about half […]
Overton Fair To Display Historic Logs
With just days until the Overton County Fair kicks off, the Fairgrounds will display historical logs they received from the Moses Fisk house to promote the history of Overton County. The fair board received the logs last November. Fisk came to Hilham during the 1700’s. Overton County Fair Association Secretary Bob Matthews said the display […]
Overton County 4-H Installs Inclusive Garden Planter At Fairgrounds
Overton 4-H has installed an inclusive garden planter designed to involve special needs youth at the Overton County Fairgrounds. Overton County Ag Extension Agent Alyssa Anderson said the planter was built on a diagonal with height requirements to make it wheelchair accessible. “The thought process was to build a planter that would be used during […]
Hazardous Household Waste Drop-Off At Overton Fairgrounds Saturday
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will provide a mobile hazardous waste collection service at the Overton County Fairgrounds on Saturday. Solid Waste Director Gary Smith said collection service will take anything from household cleaners, to pool chemicals, to paint thinner. Smith said it’s important to dispose of hazardous waste properly. “Mainly just keep […]
