Tag Archives: Livingston

City of Livingston has received a T-DOT Transportation Alternative Program grant for continued work to improve the downtown area. Consultant Ray Evans said the grant funds go towards projects that one would not normally associate with T-DOT, such as streetscapes. He said Livingston will use the funds to improve Little Street and Cedar Street. “Totally rebuild both of those short ... Read More »

City Of Livingston implementing stricter rules to deal with the disposal of brush. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city will no longer take any brush that is bigger than nine inches in diameter. “The reason being our chipper, that’s the size that it will take to be able to dispose of this brush and other items,” Hayes said. “And we ... Read More »

A State Official told the Livingston Board of Aldermen the northern communities of the region should come together and market themselves as one. State Tourism Chief Customer Officer Dennis Tumlin said tourism accounted for $27.5 billion statewide last year, an increase of some 14 percent. Tumlin said a good example for the Upper Cumberland might be a trip to the ... Read More »

Remote Area Medical is looking for volunteers to help with its August 26th and 27th clinic at First Baptist Church of Livingston. Clinic Coordinator Brad Sands said the clinic will feature dental care including extractions and fillings, medical care including women’s health and physicals, and vision care including exams and prescription glasses. He said the clinic is currently in need ... Read More »

The Boil Water Advisory in Livingston has been lifted as of noon Wednesday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the water plant is back in operation at its full capacity. He said all tests have indicated they are operating under state and federal guidelines for safe water drinking Hayes said citizens will no longer have to boil water for human consumption if they ... Read More »

A Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect for water customers of Livingston and the North Overton Utility District until midday Wednesday. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said an electrical transformer failed in the early morning hours, causing water supplies to be depleted. “The failure disabled necessary equipment required for proper treatment,” Hayes said. “The issue has been addressed and the ... Read More »

A problem at the Livingston Water Treatment Plant Tuesday morning has led city officials to issue a Boil Water Advisory. Mayor Curtis Hayes said residents should boil water until further notice. The advisory also covers customers of the North Overton Utility District. Hayes said residents may also notice low water pressure and a lack of water. He said officials are ... Read More »

City of Livingston expecting to increase water rates in the coming fiscal year. Mayor Curtis Hayes said as all utility districts have seen, costs of materials are continuing to rise. He said that goes for water lines, sewer lines, and chemicals. “So to make sure the city of Livingston is a business, and Livingston has a utility company so we ... Read More »

City of Livingston in need of a new public safety building, and officials are beginning the planning process. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city now has a full-time fire department, and more investigators with the police department. In addition, the building is approaching 30 years old. He said the time is now to look at what the next steps would ... Read More »

Recent Livingston Academy graduate Halle Ledbetter named the recipient of the Bill Penn Broadcast Scholarship. During her time at Livingston Academy, Ledbetter played both basketball and golf all four years of high school. She said she plans to continue her education at Middle Tennessee State University where she will major in Journalism Sports Media. “Just the atmosphere of all the ... Read More »