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White County Commissioners Get Update On Fire Dept Policies

White County Commissioners heard from local fire department officials Monday night about policy changes in the aftermath of a theft case involving the Mt Gilead Department and the Firefighters Association. Fire Chief Matt McBride told Steering Committee B all bank transactions involving either organization now require both himself and the department’s secretary to be present. McBride said all other financial ... Read More »

White County Commissioners Appoint Four To Senior Center Board

White County Commissioners began the reconstitution of the Senior Center Board Monday night with the appointment of four new board members. Commissioners approved Karen LaFever, Robert McCormick, Shirley Scott, and Amy Bailey to serve on the 13-member board as the county representatives, joining County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson. The former board voted to disband last month following recommendations from an ... Read More »

Amid Investigation, Sparta-White County Senior Citizens Board Disbanding

The Sparta-White County Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors will disband as the investigation into the center’s finances continue. The board approved a motion to disband January 1 during a special-called meeting Wednesday. The board also accepted the retirement of Director Brenda Roberts, who is at the center of multiple investigations into issues at the organization. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery ... Read More »

White County Executive: Collaboration Could Make Sense On Rec Facilities

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it may be time for the county and the city of Sparta to work together more closely to expand parks and recreation facilities in the community. The county is adding a new frisbee golf facility at the White County Recreational Complex. The city is working toward a splashpad. That development has caused concern ... Read More »

New White County State Park Included In Gov Lee’s Proposed Budget

White County’s request to create a state park around Virgin Falls is included in Governor Bill Lee’s proposed budget. The spending plan includes $27.8 million to create Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the proposal is a promising step forward. “It’s great,” Robinson said. “It is going to affect the county in big ways, especially ... Read More »

Excessive Trash And Burnt Homes Issues White Co Will Explore In Committee

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county currently has no guidelines to enforce property maintenance. Commissioners are set to explore options in committee next month. Robinson said as the county grows, his office receives more calls regarding the issue. “Farms are now being sold off and subdivided and you are getting 50 houses are a 25 acre plot,” ... Read More »

White Co Hires Building Inspector For In-House Building Permits

White County has hired a new building codes enforcer in its next step to provide building permit services locally. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said Brett Nash will be the county’s Residential Building Inspector. Robinson said before, the state issued permits. “Those vendors quit issuing that, so we had no one in White County to issue building permits,” Robinson said. ... Read More »

White Co Splitting Some $5 Million For Water Infrastructure Improvements

White County will divide some $5 million between four utility districts for water infrastructure projects. The money comes from the state’s COVID money meant for water and sewer improvements. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county received $4 million with a $1 million local match. “We’re just getting everything ready to go,” Robinson said. “We’re going through the procurement ... Read More »

State Studying Water Table Level For New White Co Landfill Cell

State officials currently reviewing the White County landfill’s water table specifically for the proposed new cell. TDEC officials, engineers and County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson met last week to discuss the next step. “We are trying to determine how deep we can dig the hole to put the trash in,” Robinson said. “The deeper you dig, the more trash you ... Read More »