Tag Archives: Livingston

Livingston is suspending all future COVID press conferences due to improved COVID positivity numbers. Overton County is reporting 38 active cases in the county, new cases reported have dropped from 9.6 per day to 3.9 per day over the last 14 days. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the press conferences have served their purpose to keep the community informed. “I’m ... Read More »

Livingston Police investigating the use of counterfeit bills at local businesses this week. Police Chief Greg Etheredge said a man used movie prop money as smaller bills to make purchases. Etheredge said the department has a suspect identified. “We’re aware of the situation,” Etheredge said. “It’s always a good thing to remind the merchants and people if something doesn’t feels ... Read More »

An art exhibit highlighting the beauty and community of Livingston. That’s what artist and Cookeville High School teacher Mitchell White’s “Our Town” exhibit at Bishop Studios is all about. White said that when he originally began work on the pieces five years ago, he sought inspiration from old black-and-white photos, but that the pandemic changed his perspective. “And the light ... Read More »

Bonuses for being vaccinated and weekly testing for the unvaccinated are on the table for Livingston city employees. Mayor Curtis Hayes said with roughly 43 percent of his employees vaccinated, it is straining the police department, airport and public works. Hayes said he checked with his department heads about the effectiveness of this potential order. “It was my idea and ... Read More »

The Overton County Redistricting Committee selected a map to send to the full county commission for approval. County Executive Ben Danner said roughly 700 people will be in new districts. Danner said the majority of map changes were people being taken from Rickman and moved into District Three, the “Mountain” District. Some residents from District Three were moved into District ... Read More »

The Overton County Annex Building has sold for $301,000, exceeding expectations for what the building could bring in. County Executive Ben Danner said they got over 100 bids on the property. Danner said the bid winner has a track record of purchasing and renovating buildings in Livingston and Overton County. “A lot of people are really passionate about the building ... Read More »

Livingston Police are having to work extra shifts, and leadership are patrolling: the impacts of the latest COVID surge. Mayor Curtis Hayes said officers and their families are being hit hard, leaving shifts understaffed. Hayes said he looked into a city employee vaccine mandate because he wants to protect his people. “We’re just filling the gaps,” Hayes said. “The great ... Read More »

Livingston is laying the groundwork for how the city will regulate and officially allow Air BnB’s. The first reading of the city’s hotel/motel tax ordinance was approved during Monday night’s board meeting. Building and Codes Official Kristian Mansell said short-term lodging is not currently allowed, but six Air BnB’s are believed to be operating. “There’s already some operating within our ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Aldermen approved final reading of a city charter change granting a city mayor more hiring power. The ordinance did not receive any public comment Monday night and Alderman David Langford was the only member to vote against the ordinance. The change allows a Livingston Mayor to hire and suspend employees without board approval. Department heads would ... Read More »

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes asked for a legal opinion on mandating vaccinations for city employees. Hayes said City Attorney John Meadows does not recommend the city taking any action. Meadows recommendation stated recent Tennessee law does not allow vaccine mandates from the city. Hayes said at the end of the day, COVID if affecting the city’s health and operations. “Livinston, ... Read More »