Tag Archives: Overton County

School ending means more idle and alone time for teens, but experts say that can lead to dangerous habits. Being alone in the home presents teens with more opportunities to get into medications and alcohol in the home. Overton County Anti-Drug Coalition President Daryl Colson said that the most important thing parents can do to avoid issues is to take ... Read More »

The completion date for the Highway 42 Carr Creek Bridge has been delayed once again to the end of June. The 220 foot bridge over City Lake was scheduled to be finished this week. Overton County Highway Superintendent James Norrod said concrete work remains undone. “They plan on pouring one approach slab tomorrow and the other one on a Friday,” ... Read More »

The Overton County Board of Education will move forward with one building for amenities for the upcoming Livingston Academy Stadium renovations. The board met Tuesday to discuss the option of two separate buildings or an all-inclusive option. Member Mike Hayes said the facility would be located behind the tennis court facing the current football field. “I think economically and efficiency ... Read More »

Livingston’s new murals are almost complete and the community has responded with high praises of the work. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the artist has moved onto the Standing Stone mural on The Pickers Palace with a June 15th completion. “I have never seen anything have such a positive impact on this community before,” Cantrell. “I ... Read More »

Overton County Recovery Judge Daryl Colson said Governor Bill Lee’s recently passed law for recovery courts will help divert more people from state prison. The law expands eligibility for recovery courts, shortens maximum amount of probation and prevent some people from going back to jail for probation violations. “One of the biggest hurdles we’ve seen is that there are certain ... Read More »

Fourteen people have been selected to form Livingston-Overton County’s Young Professionals Chamber Board of Directors. Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said the idea was to incorporate the next generation into the decision making process. Cantrell said Young Professionals Chamber will nominate its own Chairman and Vice-Chairman. “Those two out of that group will actually hold a seat on our ... Read More »

Overton County’s Twinton Fire Lookout Tower was unanimously voted to the National Register of Historic Places last week. The nomination delayed by the Tennessee State Review Board earlier this year citing a need for more historical significance. Historic Preservation Specialist Rebecca Schmitt said they added additional information about the tower serving a crucial role in preserving the mining and timber ... Read More »

Any Overton County 8th grader planning on attending Livingston Academy in the fall is invited to the LINK to LA Summer Transition Program. They will be able to meet their future teachers, learn the layout of their new school, and get a feel for what a day in high school might be like. Federal Programs and CTE Director for Overton ... Read More »

The new group Hometown Health Watch is targeting chronic diseases in their push to educate Upper Cumberland residents. Internal Medicine Physician Dr. Dawn Barlow said the group is a community health coalition comprised of local medical agencies. She said understanding your condition empowers patients to prevent or better manage conditions like congestive heart failure or diabetes. “Patients being educated about ... Read More »

The Livingston-Overton County Airport is looking for a new client to be an economic driver in the community. Airport Committee Chair Jason Duke said that the formerly known Fitzgerald Hangar is now unoccupied. Duke said that the top priority during his client pursuit is a maintenance or avionics facility to boost the local tax base and fuel sales. “My long-term ... Read More »