Tag Archives: Livingston

The candidate pool for the Livingston Police Chief position has been narrowed down to three. Mayor Curtis Hayes said six applicants were screened by MTAS. Hayes said the municipal advisory service selected three candidates to move on and complete the assessment process. “We’re looking forward to a direction,” Hayes said. “Livingston has been under the media eye for quite sometime ... Read More »

Livingston applying for grant funds to continue sidewalk improvements in the downtown area. Downtown Revitalization Chair Gene Gantt said if awarded, walkways and drainage on connecting roads between Church and Spring Street would be updated. “We’re known as one of the best walking towns anywhere around, so we want people to get out and enjoy the city and walk it ... Read More »

One of Livingston’s biggest community events happening this Saturday as a part of the Halloween weekend. It’s the seventh annual Falloween. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said over 4,500 pieces of candy have been purchased to be given out. “This is a completely free event,” Cantrell said. “It’s free to attend, and it’s free to set up. It ... Read More »

Livingston will observe Halloween on the 31st Monday night. Mayor Curtis Hayes said city police will be out that night ensuring trick-or-treaters are safe. “We’ll be out in full force along with all of our public safety employees, police and fire,” Hayes said. “Trying to make sure that everybody is safe and have a good Halloween holiday. We certainly want ... Read More »

UCEMC began a two-day community project in Livingston Thursday clearing overgrown trees around the walkways of Winningham Park. District Manager Ben Winningham said about 40 UCEMC employees volunteering for the project as a part of the statewide Electric Cooperative Day of Service. “My guys and gals are absolutely tickled to death to be out here and giving back to the ... Read More »

Conversation over the last several months about the need for term limits among Livingston elected officialss continue. Alderman Rex Dale asked for MTAS’s input during a Tuesday work session after receiving questions from constituents. “So I had somebody ask me about term limits,” Dale said. “As far as the city of Livingston goes, would we have or have we had ... Read More »

The Livingston Mayor and Aldermen discussed the potential of transitioning to a city manager form of government and conducting an employee wage study. The board met with MTAS consultants Tuesday night in a work session to discuss ideas and concepts to improve town government. MTAS Consultant Warren Nevad said Livingston currently operates as a strong mayor government. “A city manager ... Read More »

Livingston named one of 12 entities to earn a grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for water infrastructure investments. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the almost $1 million will be used to replace some 2,500 water meters in the Monroe and Alpine areas with automatic readers. “Currently we’re doing the manual reading where personnel has to go to ... Read More »

A local insurance agency has been honored with the 2022 Make More Happen Award, earning $10,000 that will go to benefit the Livingston Rotary Club. Tammy Mangrum is the iPast President of the club and the Commercial Manager for the Traci Willis Layne Agency. She said she first joined the club after moving back home and wanted to make a ... Read More »

Livingston’s allocation of state shared sales tax revenue exceeded $500,000 this year. Downtown Revitalization Member Ray Evans said it is a significant increase of 14 percent over last year and doubles the city’s average over the last six years. ‘To me, that says the investments that y’all have approved in the central business district are paying off,” Evans said. “We ... Read More »