Tag Archives: Livingston

Clay County Commissioners are exploring the option of conducting a special census to ensure population data is accurate. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the census would be a joint effort with Celina Mayor Luke Collins. He said the process should get an exact count of the population in the city of Celina and Clay County to make sure taxes ... Read More »

The City of Livingston will use a new CDBG grant to renovate the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The state grant will pay for $450,000 of a $750,000 project. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the plant was built in 1992 and time has taken its toll on some of the systems. Hayes said the money will go a long way in helping the ... Read More »

Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes honored for his work on Renewable Energy by the University of Tennessee’s MTAS leadership. Hayes said he promotes clean energy throughout Livingston and recently worked with Flood Ready Tennessee to solve flooding issue in the city using renewable energy. He said he also works with the Tennessee Renewable Energy & Economic Development Council to promote renewable ... Read More »

The Overton County Ambulance Service invites families to attend its first-ever Selfies With Santa events on Thursday and Friday. Ambulance Service Director Shane Walker said getting involved with the youth has been a common topic at meetings this year. Walker said the event gives his crews a chance to enjoy something wholesome, instead of the accidents and tragedies that the ... Read More »

A tax auditor trying to find additional revenue for Overton County suggested a liquor-by-the-drink referendum. Overton County Commissioners voted to table the idea for a November, 2024 referendum on the issue. The city of Livingston already has liquor-by-the-drink. The commission will return to the issue at their January meeting. County Executive Steven Barlow said the referendum is a way for ... Read More »

Overton County Executive Steven Barlow and Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes want to team up on a special census for Overton County. Barlow said if the census pushes the county into the next population tier it could bring in up to $98,000 in additional funds. The County Commission voted on Tuesday to allow Barlow and Hayes to work together to explore ... Read More »

Livingston has moved up Saturday’s Christmas parade due to expected inclement weather. The parade will now be Saturday at 12:00pm. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the new time has a much smaller chance of receiving rain according to the National Weather Service. “If it rains, then normally it’s not a good turnout for the Christmas parade, either for the participants or ... Read More »

Christmas parade season goes into overdrive this weekend across the Upper Cumberland. Pickett County is celebrating the holidays with the “Christmas in Byrdstown” event and Christmas parade Saturday. It will be at the Pickett County Library featuring music, food, and even an appearance from Santa Claus. The event begins at 9am. The Jamestown Rotary Club hosts its annual parade Saturday ... Read More »

The Tennessee Mini Pullers will be holding several garden tractor pulls starting in 2024. One pull already scheduled is April 12 and 13 in Livingston at the Overton County Fairgrounds. That event will be a charity event for Shriners Children’s Hospital. The event is close to Tennessee Mini Pullers owner Dale Hargis’ heart. His son receives treatments there. “The best ... Read More »

The Livingston Airport set to begin modernizing its terminal, thanks to grant money already received and new prospects. Livingston Airport Board Chair Jason Duke said they will begin the terminal remodel, but are seeking an additional grant to help fund the $32,000 project. He said the Airport Terminal Program grant is highly competitive. “We have to get the design phase ... Read More »