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. […]
Director Concerned About Learning Impacts Of Closings
With many Upper Cumberland school systems closed for a sixth straight day, Overton County Director Of Schools Kim Dillon said there is concern about instructional time to begin the semester. Dillon said the system was trying to make efforts to have as much instructional time as possible before the winter storm hit the region. Dillon […]
Overton Adding Senior Center Position To Manage Growth
Overton County will be adding another position at the Senior Center to help accommodate the recent growth the center has seen since reopening. County Executive Steven Barlow said the position would be a part-time assistant and cook. Barlow said the Senior Center Director will need some help moving forward. “We have 60 people signed up […]
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 […]
Overton More Work To Do To Improve School Letter Grades
Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the state’s education report card released this week shows there is more work to do to educational outcomes. Overton County Schools received three B’s, three C’s, and one D. Dillon said every school saw some growth, with four schools moving up a letter grade. Dillon said it […]
Overton 3rd-Grade ELA Regression In Latest TISA Report
The latest TISA accountability report showed Overton County Schools regressed last year in trying to reach 70 percent third grade ELA proficiency by 2030. In the 2024-2025 school year, Overton County dropped from 39.2 percent proficiency to 32.4 percent. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said it is a challenge to improve third grade ELA proficiency. […]
Overton Donates $5K To Rickman Recreation Center Improvements
The Rickman Recreation Center will look to finish up renovations to the baseball field after receiving an estimated $5,000 donation from Overton County Commissioners. Rickman Recreation Center President Clint Melton said efforts began to restore the field a few years ago, and now the project is about 95 percent complete. Melton said improvements included repaired […]
Overton School Board: Productive Retreat, Morale Good
Some Overton County School Board members said meeting with teachers and staff during its annual board retreat provided valuable insight. School Board Chairman Mitch Stonecipher said he feels like retreats are always productive, as a retreat is a more laid-back environment. Stonecipher said he left impressed by the investment that principals are making into the […]
Overton Senior Center Renovations Done, Reopen Soon
The Overton County Senior Center is expected to reopen with an open house event next week, as renovations are finished Overton County Senior Center Director Michael Deaver said the renovations included new bathrooms, ceilings, floors, and lighting. Deaver said she was glad to see the renovations get completed. “I would just like to thank everybody […]
Overton Focusing Maintenance In New Strategic Plan
The Overton County School Board approved a new five-year strategic plan Tuesday night, which includes a focus on addressing future building maintenance. School Board Member Ben Danner said in the past, the school system had not been looking into the future when it comes to maintenance of school buildings. Danner said the building program inside […]
