Tag Archives: Central Park

Livingston’s South Church Street Project has been delayed for a second time in 2024 to prepare precast manholes. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the company the city is working with believes they can have the manholes ready in three to four weeks. The precast holes are designed to be assembled above ground and lowered into a dug-out space in the ... Read More »

Livingston residents enjoying the return of Central Park’s annual weekend-long ice skating event. Park Supervisor Michael Hayes said the city creates a temporary skating rink each winter just for this event. This marks the third year of the free event. “It’s just something that we came up with several years ago and the community really enjoys it,” Hayes said. “It’s ... Read More »

Livingston in the running for a $25,000 grant that would be used to construct a new dog park. Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said the proposed site would be adjacent to Central Park on a city-owned 1-acre lot. “We’ve made our application, and we are now in what is called a community involvement phase that will go through the end ... Read More »

Live In Livingston is back Saturday with blues guitarist Stacy Mitchhart. The show starts at 5:30 in Livingston’s Central Park. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the invite is open to blues fans around the region because this is a show they will not want to miss. “What entertainment he can bring and will bring,” Hayes said. “He will be performing with ... Read More »

A unique resource for non-verbal children is coming to Livingston’s Central Park in the form of a communication board. A communication board features letters, words and pictures to bridge the gap between verbal and non-verbal people. Speech Pathologist Alyssa Farris is leading the charge, with support from the city to get it installed. Farris said the idea came from her ... Read More »

Livingston is addressing lighting downtown at the West Main Street parking lot. Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said getting lighting has been a safety concern for residents, downtown employees and patrons. Evans said bids will open up in a month, but there could be installation delays. “It depends upon the availability of the poles themselves,” Evans said. “There’s certain commodities ... Read More »

Live In Livingston is returning to Central Park this Saturday with Jake Hoot. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said anticipation was building for the event’s return. Cantrell said planning has gone on for weeks because of Jake Hoot’s popularity in the area. “We are so excited to bring Live In Livingston back to everyone,” Cantrell said. ... Read More »

The Livingston First Baptist Church July Fourth celebration will happen at Central Park. First Baptist Church consulted with local leaders and the Overton County Health Department to make the decision. Chairman of Recreation Ministry Greg Arnold said hosting the celebration at Central Park makes everyone safer. “At our church, everything is wide open and people can come in from everywhere,” Arnold ... Read More »

The splash pad in Livingston’s Central Park will reopen to the public on Friday. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said even though the splash pad and playgrounds are opening back up, everyone still needs to be aware of social distancing. “Everyone has to take some ownership in this COVID-19 pandemic,” Hayes said. “Wear gloves and masks if you feel that’s what ... Read More »

Whether or not the Livingston’s 4th of July celebration will take place will depend on state guidances and local health officials. Organizer Greg Arnold said he hopes to receive a definite answer by June 15. “In the past we’ve always done it at First Baptist Church, but we’re also this year looking at Central Park in Downtown Livingston,” Arnold said. ... Read More »