Tag Archives: Brad Hennessee

The Sparta Board of Aldermen voted Thursday to rebid two chemical supply contracts after the vendor did not honor its original price. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the company indicated that availability and costs increased the unit price. “We went to the next lowest bidder and asked them if they would honor their bid and they said no,” Hennessee said. ... Read More »

Sparta’s Baker School Building and three vacant lots were approved to surplus at Thursday night’s board of aldermen meeting. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the surplus creates a blank slate of usage options. Hennessee said the roughly 12,000 square foot building offers multiple uses to the next tenant. “It does not need to be torn down so we want somebody ... Read More »

Sparta picked its final design for the gateway monument project Thursday night. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen selected a granite stone with a matte black metal lettering. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the monuments should be something the city’s proud of for generations. “It’s timeless and that’s one of the considerations that need to be taken into account when ... Read More »

The City of Sparta wants to use the Tourism Enhancement Grant on North Carter Street Park. North Carter renovations would mirror the South Carter Street Park and receive a new pavilion, walking trial and decorative lighting. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said completing the north side would complete the tourism project for the street. “We are hoping that we can show ... Read More »

Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $5.4 million budget for the new fiscal year with no city property tax increases. The budget is the same amount as last year, but all the departments received capital projects in the budget. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said completing the budget during the uncertainties of Covid is a success. “We are glad ... Read More »

T-DOT approved the building of two new gateway monuments for the city of Sparta. Sparta Mayor Jeff Young said gateway monuments are basically welcome signs for cities. Young and City Administrator Brad Hennessee met with T-DOT to appeal the originally rejected proposal last week. The city received approval two days later. “We want it to boost our economy,” Young said. ... Read More »

The city of Sparta is exploring ideas for the next round of Tourism Enhancement Grants. At Sparta’s Board of Alderman meeting Thursday, City Administrator Brad Hennessee said applications for next year’s tourism grant are now out. Sparta received their last check for the kayak launch dock on the Calfkiller River for last year’s grant this week. “I had asked the ... Read More »