Livingston, Tennessee

Livingston: Town in Tennessee, US

About

Livingston is a town located in the county of Overton in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,058 and a population density of 242 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,129 inhabitants.

The town was created 191 years ago in 1832.

Nestled amid the rolling hills of Overton County, Tennessee, lies the charming small town of Livingston. With a population just over 4,000, Livingston embodies the friendly, close-knit feel of rural Southern towns. From its quaint historic downtown centered around a classic courthouse square to the stunning natural beauty surrounding it, Livingston offers visitors a glimpse into authentic small-town life.

Livingston lies on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau. Its beautiful natural terrain attracted settlers from North Carolina in the late 1700s and the small village grew from there. Today, the historic century-old buildings around Livingston's courthouse square hearken back to its early days. For outdoor lovers, the town lies close to the upper reaches of Center Hill Lake as well as the Cumberland Trail State Park. Hiking, boating, fishing and more are right at residents' doorsteps.

While tiny, Livingston contains plenty for visitors to enjoy for a day or weekend getaway. Boutique shops, downhome restaurants and annual events like the Overton County Fair showcase Livingston's welcoming spirit and Southern hospitality. Friendly locals, classic small-town charm and proximity to natural splendor make Livingston, Tennessee a wonderful hidden gem to discover.

Let's explore more of what makes this scenic Overton County town so special. From its historic buildings to its natural attractions, Livingston encapsulates the heart and soul of rural Tennessee.

Livingston locator map
Location of Livingston on Tennessee map.

Quick Facts about Livingston

Population : 4,129 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Tennessee (United States)
County : Overton County
Postal code : 38570
Phone Area Codes : 931
Area : 16.75 km2
Altitude : 1,027 feet / 313 meters
Capital city : Livingston is capital of Overton County
Establishment : January 01, 1833 (191 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 23:09:19 (12th December 2024)
Density : 247 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.72% (2010-2020)
Overton-county-courthouse-tn2 image
Overton-county-courthouse-tn2
Overton-county-courthouse-tn2 image

Geography

Livingston is located at 36°23'0"N 85°19'23"W (36.3834000, -85.3230200).

Livingston map

Demographics

The population of Livingston increased by 1.72% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 4,058 - census
2011 4,084 0.64% estimation process
2012 4,078 -0.15% estimation process
2013 4,045 -0.82% estimation process
2014 4,036 -0.22% estimation process
2015 4,048 0.3% estimation process
2016 4,026 -0.55% estimation process
2017 4,014 -0.3% estimation process
2018 4,026 0.3% estimation process
2019 4,049 0.57% estimation process
2020 4,129 1.94% estimation process

Livingston zip code is 38570. County name: Overton, County fips: 47133

Livingston, lyfynghstwn, lywyngstwn tnsy, Ливингстон, ليفينغستون, لیونگسٹن، ٹینیسی, لیوینگستون، تنسی

People born in Livingston (3)

People born in Livingston, including politician John Ridley Mitchell, politician William H. Sproul, associate justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court John T. Johnson, .

List

Schools in Livingston

College & universities near Livingston, TN

Code Name City ZIP
220640 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston Livingston (TN) 38570

Post offices near Livingston

Post Office Name City ZIP
Livingston Post Office Livingston (TN) 38570

Other places with the same name (13)

Distance to Other Cities

Livingston distances to largest Tennessee cities