Tag Archives: Overton County

A bridge on Tommy Dodson Highway in Overton County expected to be closed until mid-November for improvements. TDOT Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said the bridge over Danner Branch will have portions of the deck replaced and be repaved. ‘Traffic is being detoured via State Route 111,” Bradley said. “Drivers that are using State Route 293 should be cautious of workers ... Read More »

An Alpine Farmer has created a solar powered water system that will be highlighted by the Overton County Ag Extension Office Thursday. Chuck Anderson of Anderson Farms said the system works through 12-solar panels on a pump house at a natural spring. Anderson said it keeps the water line charged and pumps water across the farm to fill cattle waterers. ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission’s meeting location will stay put after commissioners tabled a proposal to move to the Millard V. Oakley County Services Building. Commissioner Greg Nivens said he thinks the tradition of holding business on the top floor of the county courthouse should remain. “I remember ole Lib Gore and John Webb up here and a lot of memories and there is a ... Read More »

Overton County Commissioner Darwin Clark elected chair of the county commission Monday night. That after County Executive Steven Barlow declined the appointment. “My opinion at this time for this year is to do veto power, so I can build a relationship with my commissioners,” Barlow said. “It is hard to lead a commission without having a relationship with them.” County ... Read More »

The state’s mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Overton County Saturday. County Executive Steven Barlow said it will be located at the county’s fairgrounds from 8:00 a.m. until noon. “We have this collection once a year,” Barlow said. “Things that you consider household hazardous waste. That is defined as corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive materials.” Typical items ... Read More »

The Overton County Family and Community Educators group has started the process to add a club for the community. The group operates through the Overton County Ag Extension Office. Director Christina Swallows said about 12 people met that wanted a day-time club. “They did decide that each of them would bring something they are working on and something they are ... Read More »

Former Livingston Alderman Chris Speck denied domestic violence allegations in a May 2019 incident saying if real domestic violence had occurred, he would have been arrested. District Attorney Bryant Dunaway released a letter Monday on an investigation performed by his office and agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into the potential failure by the Livingston Police Department to investigate ... Read More »

Overton County Commission has approved a bid for roof repair at the Ambulance Services building. Budget Committee Chair Darwin Clark said the work will include new shingles and lining. He said the roof is original to when the building was built in the 80s. “Most of the work has been done inside trying to keep it occupied for our ambulances ... Read More »

Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the county is officially out of contention for the Rickman Road property. Danner said the county has a Friday deadline to purchase the 210-acres. “We had a certain amount of time that the county had to purchase the land,” Danner said. “That time is about to run out, and we don’t have enough time ... Read More »

Disappointment. That is how two Overton County Commissioners described this week’s county land purchase that did not happen. Commissioner Robbie Melton said she was surprised to learn that a 210-acre property would not go to the full commission. “I’d like to see us reconsider the possibility of this being an industrial park and address the concerns of the people that ... Read More »