Dillon Appointed Overton Interim Director of Schools
The Overton County School Board appointed Kim Dillon as the Interim Director of Schools during Tuesday night’s meeting. Dillon currently serves as an Instructional Supervisor for grades 7-12 in the Overton County School System. Dillon will begin her new role on July 1. She will serve until a full time director is hired.
Overton In Reappraisal, Property Tax Rate Down 90 Cents
Overton County’s skyrocketing property values will likely mean a property tax decrease in the new county budget. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said rates will drop to $1.337 per $100, down nearly 90 cents from a year ago. Barlow said this year’s budget was much easier than last thanks to the state reappraisal rate. Barlow […]
Overton Schools Hosting Summer CTE Camp For 6th-9th Graders
Overton County rising sixth through ninth grade students can familiarize themselves with future job opportunities at the upcoming Career and Technical Education (CTE) Camp. Overton County Middle School Career Coach Emily Hammock said attendees can explore different career paths hands on. Hammock said campers will also be able to tour local businesses in various fields […]
Process Begins For Residents Worried About Value Mistakes
The Overton County Board of Equalization will begin its annual sessions Tuesday. Overton County Property Assessor Cara Boone said the Equalization Board is made up of Overton County citizens who listen to taxpayers about their appraised property value. Boone said citizens may seek equalization if a mistake was made during appraisal, such as an incorrect […]
Traditional Summer Camps Across The UC Still Popular
Modern day kids and teenagers live in a world of screens and technology, but Upper Cumberland camp directors said old fashioned summer camps are still popular. Karen Hale is the Executive Director of Camp Nikawana, an all-girls summer camp in Cumberland County. Hale said Nikawana is still very traditional, but modern activities like a ropes […]
Overton Sheriff Said Motorcycle Safety Begins With Visibility
May is Motorcycle Safety Month and Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said motorcycles are a popular hobby across our region. Garrett said motorcyclists can stay safe by wearing a certified helmet and improving their visibility while driving. Garrett said wearing bright or reflective clothing, in addition to using lights, can make motorcyclists easier to see. […]
Overton Schools Add Two School Makeup Days
The Overton County School Board has added two additional makeup days to this year’s calendar as the school system has run out of weather days and virtual days. The dates for the makeup days are April 21 and May 22. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the makeup days would only be used should the […]
Groundbreaking Friday For New Forestry Work Center
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Forestry Work Center in Livingston Friday. The $4 million facility will be located in Standing Stone State Forest. It will serve as a headquarters for forest management operations, landowner assistance programs, and vendor services. The facility will also house wildland fire control operations […]
Schools Closed Wednesday For Weather Threat
Concerns about possible severe weather Wednesday have led Upper Cumberland school systems to close Wednesday. “It’s really for the safety of our students and for our teachers and staff and administration,” Communications Supervisor Buddy Pearson as Putnam County Schools will be closed Wednesday. Pearson said the director of schools spent time Tuesday in contact with […]
UC Women’s Club Launching Scholarship For Women In Business
The Upper Cumberland Women’s Club will launch a scholarship next month to empower the region’s aspiring female entrepreneurs. Women’s Club Member Jessica Levy said the scholarship will allow women to achieve personal, professional, and civic goals. She said for the role of women in business to grow, they have to work as a collective. “We […]
