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 […]
DeKalb Property Assessor Launches New Website
The DeKalb County Property Assessor’s Office has launched a new website to give residents easier access to property assessment information and services. DeKalb County Property Assessor Shannon Cantrell said he was inspired to create a website for the office after noticing that other property assessors had online platforms. Cantrell said the website offers several features, […]
Christmas In The Country Returns To Livingston Friday
Christmas In The Country returns to Livingston Friday Night, complete with a visit from Santa and a Lighting of the city center Christmas tree. President and CEO Shannon Cantrell said the Livingston tradition has been going strong since the 1990s. Cantrell said the event brings in people from all over the Upper Cumberland and is […]
Overton Moves From At Risk To Transitional On State Economic Map
Overton County will move from an At Risk to a Transitional classification starting in 2024 based on state economic measurements. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell reported to the Overton County Commission Monday the county is no longer considered At Risk by the state. “We are transitioning from a weak economy to a […]
Livingston Slated To Get New Co-Work/Entrepreneurship Center Downtown
Livingston set to bring a new co-working and entrepreneurship center to its downtown. Chamber Director Shannon Cantrell told the Board of Aldermen Monday night it had received a $75,000 USDA grant to make this possible. She said they hope to start construction on the space located behind the Steel Coop by this July. “And we’re […]
New Health Food Company Good Economic Opportunity In Overton
California-based health food company HealthVerve expanding to Overton County will be a huge benefit region-wide. That’s according to Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell. The company brings over 200 jobs to its location at the old 7-Up bottling facility on North Church Street. “We have a lot of workforce in Overton County that […]
Livingston-Overton Chamber Hosting Chamber 101 Series
Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce will start a series to help new and existing members better understand the scope of their benefits. Director Shannon Cantrell said that it’s important for the chamber to have good relationships with its local businesses to help the community thrive. “When I see our local businesses succeed, and I see tourism […]
Live In Livingston 2022 Series Announced
Live In Livingston announces lineup for the 2022 season. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said that the summer concert series will feature performances by Collin Raye, the Kentucky HeadHunters, and Confederate Railroad. Cantrell said that thing she’s most looking forward to this year is the people. “This particular lineup will probably bring a lot […]
Livingston Approves Paying Half Of Retail Consultant Hiring Cost
The Livingston Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved covering half the cost of hiring a retail consultant. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the cost would be $30,000 to cover a one-year contract. Cantrell said the idea comes from discussions about addressing sales tax leakage in Overton County. A motion was made to […]
