Tag Archives: Sparta

Issues with Sparta’s tornado siren led the city’s Board of Alderman to approve an inspection of the system Thursday night. Fire Chief Captain Kirk Young said he started searching for companies after the Church Street siren did not go off during its monthly testing. “And, we’ve got a bid for $4,836 to come out and do a PM service,” Young ... 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 »

The White County Commission has elected Kyle Goff as the new commissioner for District Seven. Five nominations were brought to floor during Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. After a roll call vote, Goff earned majority by receiving seven of the 13 votes. Goff said the two reasons why he sought the position are to represent his district and help the ... Read More »

Sparta is moving forward to replace its spare transformer to secure its backup power plan. The transformer is shared with Caney Fork Electric Cooperative. Utilities Manager Belva Bess said Sparta is responsible for 45 percent of the cost on the $795,000 equipment. “We went ahead and contacted the low bidder, we had to send all that out for bids and ... Read More »

Sparta has graded all 203 city streets from worst to first as the city begins its eight-year paving plan. 21 percent of the city’s streets received a D and F grade but the plan is to have no F grade in 2022. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city wants to pave just over 6 miles of street, but ... Read More »

The City of Sparta is addressing a need for back up power at the Sparta Senior Center by applying for federal assistance. The application is for a generator through a USDA Rural Development grant. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the need is to keep the senior center’s Meals on Wheels program going in case of an outage. “When we talked ... Read More »

The Art Bin in Sparta is hosting a paint night February 20, with all the proceeds supporting the Upperman High School Wrestling Team. Assistant Wrestling Coach Jessica Jackson said there are only 25 spots available to paint a canvas and support the team. She said supporting the team’s next season is important because it will be first senior class to ... Read More »

Seeds of Hope in Sparta is raising money in hopes of securing a permanent location for its Coldest Nights Shelter. Someone can win a three-minute shopping spree at Sparta’s Save-A-Lot store. Executive Director Tina Lomax said the goal is $15,000. Lomax said getting a permanent location is about being able to offer more than a place to stay when temperatures ... Read More »

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson is asking for anyone 75 years or older to please contact the White County Health Department if they want the COVID vaccine. Robinson has the same message for anyone in group 1a1, 1a2 and 1b to please reach out to the health department because White County does not want to miss anyone in the ... Read More »

The city of Sparta wants to add sewer pump cleaning contracts to its next budget after a company successfully cleared all stations. The public works department paid $8,000 for a contractor this week. Director Dillard Quick said that is worth the price considering the equipment needed. “The reason we had the contractor come in the truck that they are using ... Read More »