Livingston, Tennessee
Livingston is a town of 3,999 people in Overton County, Tennessee, founded in 1833.
Why visit Livingston
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Schoolhouse Mountain and American Legion Hut.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Livingston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Livingston
Livingston is a town in Overton County, Tennessee, United States, and serves as the county seat. The population was 3,905 at the 2020 census and 4,058 at the 2010 census. The current mayor, Lori Elder Burnette, Livingston's first female mayor, began serving her mayoral position on August 29, 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Livingston, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
American Legion Hut
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Clubhouse in Livingston, Tennessee, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes11
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1539 West Main Street, Livingston
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
1475 West Main Street, Livingston
Mo-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 08:00-02:00
History
The town of Livingston, Tennessee was purchased on August 10, 1833. Forty acres of land was bought for two hundred dollars. Livingston was named after Edward Livingston (1764–1836), who served as Secretary of State under President Andrew Jackson. In 1833, in a close and controversial election, the residents of Overton County voted to move the county seat from the town of Monroe to Livingston.
While Livingston has been home to many people it was home to Governor Albert H. Roberts. Along with working in Livingston Albert H. Roberts also worked at the Alpine Institute. The Alpine Institution was a private Presbyterian mission school located in Overton County, Tennessee. Along with Livingston being home to A.H. Roberts, it's also home to one of only 35 Iron Lungs in the country.
The National Register of Historic Places includes three buildings in Livingston: the Overton County Courthouse, the American Legion Hut, and Gov. Albert H. Roberts Law Office.
From the History section of Livingston, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Livingston First Freewill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
2326 Bradford Hicks Drive, Livingston
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Livingston
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 4.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 36°F | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 36°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 31°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Livingston Radio Wliv (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Overton County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2021-04-21: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crossville Memorial Airport (CSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 miles away.
- Algood 15 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Celina 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Gainesboro 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Cookeville 20 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Jamestown 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Albany 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Baxter 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Allardt 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Burkesville 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Tompkinsville 30 mi northwest, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Overton-county-courthouse-tn2, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- American-legion-post-livingston-tn1, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- ISS065-E-69383 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-66320 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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