Tag Archives: South Carter Street Park

Sparta has purchased land to expand the South Carter Street Park. Mayor Jeff Young said the city closed on 1.4 acres from a local family for $125,000. “This new property is something that the city of Sparta has wished we owned for several years so that we could do a park expansion,” Young said. “The family that owns the property ... Read More »

Sparta has purchased property across from South Carter Park at a foreclosure sale. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said that long-term plans have not been set. However, Hennessee said the immediate value to the city is the multiple options it provides for expansion at South Carter Street Park. Hennessee said the purchase price was $153,100 for a combined lot size of ... Read More »

Two arrests at Sparta’s South Carter Street Park after a recent string of vandalism. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick has Sparta increasing patrols and putting up surveillance cameras. Picnic tables, a door and trail bridge have all been victims of vandalism. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the vandalism puts the city in a position where residents could ... 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 »