In the early 1900’s elementary grade classes in Livingston were held in a four-room building at Livingston Academy. These were under the guidance of the Christian Women’s Board of Missions as was Livingston Academy.

In 1924 a new grammar school building was erected on the north side of University Street at Roberts Street. The school was still under the supervision of the Livingston Academy principal. After several years its management was turned over to the Board of Education of the Town of Livingston.

Overton county obtained the title to the grammar school in 1925 through exchange of property. Repairs and additions were added in 1947 at the cost of $80,000. In 1951 Overton County purchased Livingston Elementary School from the Town of Livingston for $30.000.

A new school was built on the present property in 1966. When county consolidation of schools took place in 1988 Livingston Elementary became Livingston Middle School grades 5-8. The building was renovated again in 2001.

Those serving as principal from 1935-2003 are: Forest Stockton, Lee Wiggins, William E. Smith, Evie Tucker, Clyde McDonald, Ewing S Weakley, J.A.Thrasher, Thomas H. Parrigin, Michael Garrett, Melinda Beaty, Randall Dial.