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Overton Gets $50K Grant To Assist In New CTE Developments At Livingston Academy

Overton County has received a $50,000 three-star grant to support the expansion of career technology at Livingston Academy. Livingston/Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the money will assist as the Overton County School System builds out the new CTE Building. It will fund equipment, software, research tools, interactive workshops and other projects. “They are creating for ... Read More »

Overton Chamber’s Cantrell Certified As Economic Developer

Livingston Overton County Chamber Of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell has a new title next to her name. Tennessee Certified Economic Developer. Cantrell completed a 100-hour program through the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services to become certified. She said it takes about two years to complete. It includes a number of different courses designed to help the student ... Read More »

Overton Chamber Anticipates Big Welcome Party For New Residents

After a two-year COVID hiatus, Overton County’s New Resident Welcome Party returns to Central Park Friday. The Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce organizes the event. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said over 250 invitations have been sent out. “We have seen a huge number of new people move here,” Cantrell said. “The chamber is a lot of times one of ... Read More »

Pioneer Days Committee Planning For A Return This June

The Livingston Overton Chamber of Commerce expects Pioneer Days to happen this year. The event highlighting the past times of Overton County has been cancelled two years in a row due to COVID. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the plan is to return the third weekend of June. “We had a good six months of planning behind us when we ... Read More »

Livingston Chamber Members Could Benefit From New State Insurance Program

The Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce wants to participate in a state program that brings employee insurance to small businesses. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the opportunity comes from the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce. “They have partnered with Aetna to create what was called Tennessee Chambers Health,” Cantrell said. “Because, our chamber is a member of the Tennessee Chamber ... Read More »

Livingston Square Celebrating Murals And Sign With Live Music Saturday

A new and improved Livingston will be showcased Saturday as residents get their first look at new artwork and signs. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said the Main Street celebration begins at 10:00 a.m. “We just recently received our Tennessee Main Street road sign that we will be putting up at the entrance of town, as well,” Cantrell ... Read More »

Overton Co. Chamber Hosting Job Fair For Industrial Partners

Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair Saturday to help fill industrial jobs. Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said five employers will be present looking to hire. “Each company will have their own booth set up and will be willing to have conversations with each of you about what your expectations and what their expectations are,” Cantrell ... Read More »