Tag Archives: Overton County

Applications are now open for Tennessee Promise scholarships. The state scholarship program provides free tuition to a two-year college program to any person who has completed high school. Livingston Academy Gear Up Coordinator Vanessa Farris said that the program opens the door for opportunities many students don’t know they need. “Every year we do see students who at this time ... Read More »

Livingston Police are having to work extra shifts, and leadership are patrolling: the impacts of the latest COVID surge. Mayor Curtis Hayes said officers and their families are being hit hard, leaving shifts understaffed. Hayes said he looked into a city employee vaccine mandate because he wants to protect his people. “We’re just filling the gaps,” Hayes said. “The great ... Read More »

Livingston is laying the groundwork for how the city will regulate and officially allow Air BnB’s. The first reading of the city’s hotel/motel tax ordinance was approved during Monday night’s board meeting. Building and Codes Official Kristian Mansell said short-term lodging is not currently allowed, but six Air BnB’s are believed to be operating. “There’s already some operating within our ... Read More »

The Livingston Board of Aldermen approved final reading of a city charter change granting a city mayor more hiring power. The ordinance did not receive any public comment Monday night and Alderman David Langford was the only member to vote against the ordinance. The change allows a Livingston Mayor to hire and suspend employees without board approval. Department heads would ... Read More »

T-DOT is preparing for repaving projects on Highway 111 and Highway 52 in Overton County. T-DOT Spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley said Highway 111 will also get new traffic loops and improved curb ramps. Bradley said that between September 19 through October 31 drivers will need to be cautious while travelling on Highway 111. “Drivers travelling this route at night should expect ... Read More »

One Overton County man is working his third wildfire response of the summer in the pacific northwest. Livingston Airport Committee Chairman Jason Duke also serves as a Geographic Information Systems Specialist for the Pacific Northwest Incident Agency. Duke said he works around the clock creating maps for both responders and the general public being affected. “Nothing makes you feel better ... Read More »

Two suspects have been charged for setting a fire at a storage business on Cookeville Highway in Livingston. An investigation spearheaded by TBI and The Overton County Sheriff’s Department resulted in the arrest of 28 year old Eric Allen Cantrell of Livingston and 29 year old Keelie Alina Mack. On August 29, agents and deputies responded to a fire that ... Read More »

Overton County beginning the process of appointing its fourth commissioner this term after the passing of Frank Martin. County Executive Ben Danner said the open seat is in District one, comprised of Livingston and areas near Hillham and Monroe. Danner said this is a large district but is unsure how many nominees will throw their name in for consideration. “So ... Read More »

The Overton County Health Department announced Monday that a third dose of the COVID vaccine is available for eligible people. Director Andy Langford said that the number of new daily cases have returned to levels seen last winter. Langford said there are 317 active cases currently in Overton County. “We have people in our population who need to be protected ... Read More »

The Overton County School System has asked for waiver from the state to allow remote learning. Overton County Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the state has opened short term waivers for remote learning, which would only close specific classes and grades. Holman said the district submitted a waiver this morning because of hot spot schools. “We’ve got three areas ... Read More »