Work Could Begin In July On Livingston Industrial Park
Livingston a step closer to seeing work begin at the Industrial Park as officials prepare to approve contracts for the project this month. Capital Projects Coordinator Ray Evans said the city received 12 bids for the work, with nearly all submissions coming in below the initial cost estimates provided by engineers. “We are in the […]
Chamber Awarded $100K For Tourism Branding Program
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce has been awarded an estimated $100,000 grant to participate in a tourism branding program. Chamber Director Zach Stephens told Aldermen Monday night the grant comes at the right time, as the county needs help boosting its visitor numbers. “So I am really hoping that this program, along with some […]
Livingston Set New Focus To Little And Cedar Street Improvements
With the completion of improvements to the square, Livingston is now setting a focus on a new project that will bring improvements to Cedar and Little Street. Livingston’s Central Business District Project Coordinator Ray Evans said the project is sort of the missing link between the South Church Street and Spring Street Projects. Evans said […]
Livingston Fighting Through Courthouse Project Price Increases
Livingston’s on-going Courthouse Square upgrades are costing more as delays in project approval continue. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the original budget for the project passed in 2021. Since that time, inflation has taken its toll. “I think we know that government moves slow, and we’ve been working on this project now for pretty close to […]
Livingston Aldermen Discuss One-Way Traffic Options And Downtown Parking
The Livingston Mayor and Board of Aldermen to further discuss the possibility of converting two city roads to one-way traffic. Consultant Ray Evans proposed the item Monday night in an effort to create more roadside parking. Evans said business owners expressed the need in a recent informational session over the South Church Street improvement project. […]
Overton Industrial Consultant Recommends Committee To Search For Land
Consultant Ray Evans recommended that the new members of the Overton County Industrial Board consider purchasing land for an industrial park. During Tuesday’s meeting, Evans said Overton County is one of the few, if not the only county in the state, that does not have land for industrial prospects. “If you don’t have industrial property […]
Livingston Sidewalk Project Set To Move Forward
Sidewalks along Livingston’s East Main and East Broad Streets will be repaired this summer. Downtown Revitalization Committee Chairman Ray Evans said the sidewalks are over 80 years old. “Many of them have been covered up with debris and with grass,” Evans said. “They don’t meet the American Disabilities Act requirements, so we are bringing all […]
