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The White County Commission approved moving forward with legal action against TWRA’s quail habitat project Tuesday night. The decision came just hours after the county received TWRA would not move forward with the controversial clear cutting project. But, the county does not have the statement in writing. Commissioner Dillard Quick said a verbal intention is not enough. “Until they come ... Read More »

The state announced a $500,000 grant to acquire additional land for White County’s Virgin Falls State Natural Area. The land adjoins the Dog Cove area southeast of Sparta. All told, the state will purchase some 1,400 acres at a total cost of $1.83 million. The grant is part of money from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Local Parks ... Read More »

The possibility of Virgin Falls becoming a state park offers more than just natural beauty and recreational opportunity. Chamber of Commerce President Marvin Bullock said with the declaration, White County and Sparta will have a national draw for tourism. “It really does need to grow to a state park status,” Bullock said. “Get its own budget, and its own identity. ... Read More »