Tag Archives: City of Livingston

Overton County had 124 COVID-19 cases August 1. As of August 20 that number has almost tripled to 317. Health Department Director Andy Langford said the county is averaging nine cases a day. “We want to make sure that we continue to keep businesses, schools, and all other organizations as safe as they can, and we want things to remain ... Read More »

The 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote will be honored Tuesday in Livingston. Churches, schools and individuals are asked to ring their bell at 1:00 PM in Livingston. Livingston Civics and Garden Club President Robbie Melton said her group will honor this special anniversary the way it should have been honored in 1920. “When the 19th amendment passed there ... Read More »

Electric car owners will have a new charging station in the City of Livingston soon. The project at Livingston’s Central Park is part of a three-year study program conducted by Tennessee Tech and Seven States Power Corporation. UCEMC President Jimmy Gregory said his company is partnering with both organizations. “[The project’s purpose is] to study the feasibility of electric vehicles ... Read More »

“It’s a home run for Livingston.” That’s the response Mayor Curtis Hayes gave after confirming the city is now a Main Street Downtown Community. “I think this is just a great opportunity for our Livingston downtown merchants to grow, and a good tool to keep for us for business retention and business expansion.” Hayes said now that Livingston is an ... Read More »

The City of Livingston passed its new fiscal year budget with a 20-cent property tax increase Monday night. When the budget was initially read, the proposed tax increase stood at 25-cents. In the weeks following that meeting, the tax increase decreased 5-cents. Mayor Curtis Hayes said it felt good to get the budget passed with extra revenue to help fix ... Read More »

Livingston’s Mayor said an ordinance passed last year to clean up properties around town is working. Curtis Hayes says adding stiffer penalties have helped benefit all residents. “I think it’s been a home run for Livingston to start cleaning up some of these neighborhoods with dilapidated properties,” Hayes said. Hayes said despite early opposition, many residents have embraced the cleanup ... Read More »

The City of Livingston will submit a 130 page Main Street Designation application to the state this week. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Greg McDonald said the application looks excellent. “Our people in the state that do make the approval, they’ve been here, they know us, they’ve visited all the things that we have going on in our downtown area ... Read More »

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 of those sidewalks back up ... 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 »

The City of Livingston’s Municipal Election is Wednesday. Overton County Administrator of Elections Craig Story said about 300 people have voted early. Polls will be open Wednesday from 9am to 7pm. Story said election officials have worked hard to make the process as normal as they can for voters. “This is an election just like any other one, but it’s ... Read More »