Tag Archives: Downtown Revitalization Committee

Livingston has been awarded a Traffic Signal Modernization Grant of some $150,000 to install pedestrian traffic signals downtown. Livingston Fire Chief and Traffic Control Supervisor Rocky Dial said with the downtown square becoming more popular, these signals will create a safer environment. He said the grant includes funds for a cabinet with a controller for the signals and signals at ... 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 »

Applications are available for a Livingston Downtown Revitalization grant to take businesses into the past. Chairman Ray Evans said two grants, up to $12,500 are available to restore businesses back to the way they looked in the 1960’s or earlier. Evans said this will continue the renaissance of quality businesses in downtown Livingston. “Study after study has shown that in ... Read More »

Livingston is planning to bring bring live music back to Central Park after taking 2020 off because of the pandemic. The event is called Live in Livingston and it would happen from July until October. Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said planning has to begin now because you cannot wait to book quality performers. “We’re real excited, we just think ... Read More »

Livingston is continuing its downtown revitalization grant program to restore storefronts to their original look. Downtown Revitalization Chairman Ray Evans said storefronts returning to their original or pre-1960 appearance will be more compatible with downtown. “Communities that have done this program before, the businesses that are in those buildings, their revenues increase,” Evans said. “The tax base increases, it’s just ... Read More »

New garlands and bows with Christmas lights will be coming to the streets of Downtown Livingston this holiday season. Downtown Revitalization Committee Chairman Ray Evans said part of the city’s sales tax rebate will be used to replace the 15 year old street light decorations. “Considering all the trials and tribulations that the merchants and business owners on the square ... Read More »

Downtown Livingston property owners beginning next week can apply to have a mural painted on their building. Applications must include a detailed mural proposal with ideas to highlight the county’s history and culture. Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the two winners will design the painting with artists from Tennessee Tech’s Center for Rural Innovation. “Our property owners ... Read More »