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Sparta’s sewer rehab project has been completed under budget, so the city is using the remaining funds to prepare for future work. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the contractor is currently scoping pipelines for areas of concern. “We had a little money left over, and we asked them to do camera work of more of our system to prioritize our ... Read More »

Work to refurbish Sparta’s sewer pumping station at Wilson Sporting Goods is set to begin next spring. The Board of Alderman Thursday awarded the $272,000 bid to John T. Hall Construction. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said Industrial Park developments have outgrown the current station. “The Hormann manufacturing facility is what really brought it to light a couple of years ago,” ... Read More »

Sparta is exploring options to add video packages showcasing the city’s attractions for its website. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the city has contacted local sources to create the reel to bring more long term residents to Sparta. “We know people are looking at our website,” Hennessee said. “And the more attractive we can make that, then hopefully that will ... Read More »

Ten percent of city of Sparta employees are currently quarantined from COVID exposures. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said having eight employees unavailable makes daily operations a challenge. “We have had to shift people around a little bit,” Hennessee said. “Have people that normally work day shifts work night shifts. That type of thing. So far, our city staff, the department ... Read More »

Roof repairs for Sparta’s Senior Center are on the way after receiving storm damage last month. The Board of Alderman unanimously approved the $19,900 bid Thursday. Mayor Jeff Young said the building’s insurance will cover about half of that cost. “We did half of that building, which is actually two buildings up there,” Young said. “We did half of that ... Read More »

The city of Sparta is expecting its three-year development plan to be completed early next year. Over the past year, Sparta has undertaken major water and sewer line projects and a new eight year paving plan. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the three-year plan will continue these infrastructure upgrades for the highest priority areas. “Once we develop and start implementation ... Read More »

The city of Sparta will soon have its first public mountain bike trail thanks to the efforts of two city employees. Greg O’Neal and David Zuber have volunteered their time for the past two years creating the trail. Alderman Jerry Lowery supported the effort to finish the trail through a board vote. “This is an opportunity for us to create ... Read More »

White County will be moving COVID testing back to the health department beginning next week from the Agriculture Building at the Sparta Fairgrounds. No appointment is needed to get tested and testing is available from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The White County Health Department said the space at the Agriculture Building was needed to for its original use. The ... Read More »

Sparta could soon have new small home rental spaces on North Church Street designed for tourists. The Board of Alderman Thursday approved a zoning change for roughly two acres to allow multiple dwellings on one parcel. Mayor Jeff Young said the homes will be marketed to visitors. “What the intention is behind that property is they want to build smaller ... Read More »

The Friends of Virgin Falls are raising money to purchase two tracts of land north of Sparta’s Dog Cove. Friends of Virgin Falls President Steve Webster said the total amount needed is $300,000 but said the goal is getting enough money to show larger grant agencies there’s interest in preserving the land. Webster said if fundraising is a success the ... Read More »