Tag Archives: Livingston

Livingston’s hazard mitigation plan will be voluntary for property owners once the process begins. The city held a meeting Tuesday night to inform property owners the next steps in the process will be property appraisal assessments once FEMA approves their plan. TEMA representative Donna Holden said that should a property owner agree to doing an assessment, that does not bind ... Read More »

Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn spent Monday touring Upper Cumberland school systems to get feedback on summer learning. Schwinn made a stop in Overton County Monday and fielded questions from school system leadership. Schwinn said that based on feedback, summer learning went well. “I think that a lot of it is the STEM work and really focusing on science, hands-on ... Read More »

Local mental health experts said depression and anxiety have been more common among men since COVID began. Dale Hollow Mental Health Director Anne Stamps spoke at Livingston’s Monthly COVID update Monday. Stamps said six million men each year are affected by a mental illness. Stamps said depression and anxiety can manifest differently for men. “With anxiety, men may experience anger ... Read More »

Three finalists have been selected to be the next president at Volunteer State Community College. The Tennessee Board of Regents Search Advisory Committee has narrowed its candidate list to Dr. Jothany L. Blackwood, Dr. Orinthia T. Montague and Dr. Irene Rios. The candidates will participate in campus visits, including forums with the public and campus groups from June 22-24. All ... Read More »

It’s a day for bad ties, smelly after-shave, and celebrating paternal figures in our lives: Father’s Day. Father’s Day was founded in Spokane, Washington in 1910. Sonora Dodd was inspired by the creation of Mother’s Day, and wanted a day to also honor fathers. After growing in popularity through the years, Congress passed an act officially making it a national ... Read More »

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 »

The Millard Oakley Public Library has entered the world of 3D printing. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said it took some time to get everyone trained on how to operate the printer, but now it is ready for public use. Julian-Simmons said this opens the door to people who are not in school or have financial means to purchase a 3D printer. ... Read More »

Livingston has resubmitted the necessary documents to TEMA in the next step to getting funding for long-term flooding mitigation. The funding would allow the city of Livingston to purchase property from citizens with a high risk for flooding. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said that TEMA has to submit the documents to the federal level. “And now we are simply ... Read More »

Livingston’s new fiscal year budget will include a five cent increase in property taxes. The Livingston Board of Alderman held the first reading of the budget for fiscal year Monday night. Vice Mayor Ken Dodson said he thinks the board should move forward with the MTAS recommended increase. “I just think anyone that has given us advice on this has ... Read More »

The City of Livingston is looking for umpires for their summer baseball leagues. Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hayes said that after the pandemic, many of their umpires stepped away from the game, leaving a greater need for them this season. “These guys are what helps make the league–without umpires, it’s kind of hard to have a season going on ... Read More »