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Sparta Aldermen voted Thursday night to implement a four percent hotel/motel tax to generate revenue for tourism development. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said while the city does not have a hotel, the city will be paid a fee when visitors rent Airbnbs and other local rental properties. He said Sparta and White County are behind on this revenue source, as ... Read More »

Town of Gainesboro has established its first ordinance regarding Airbnb’s and other vacation rentals. Alderwoman Nancy Pruett said as the popularity of rentals grew both in the county and city limits, the board of aldermen wanted to establish more guidelines. “So this is brand new for us and our little town,” Pruett said. “What we did is we had the ... Read More »