Tag Archives: Sparta

The Upper Cumberland Veteran’s Cemetery has found its home in Sparta after the state finalized a deal for land along Country Club Road. The search for an Upper Cumberland location has been an ongoing process for several years. Veteran’s Services Deputy Commissioner Tilman Goins said the 127 acres finally complete the department’s goals of having state wide cemetery coverage. “Veterans ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will apply for a $8.7 million grant to expand its early head start services. The agency is looking to build one new facility in Morrison and Sparta and buy and renovate a building in Spencer. The current Van Buren Head Start Center will serve as the headquarters. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the ... Read More »

Expect traffic delays in Sparta Friday afternoon as T-DOT repairs areas around the railroad crossing on State Route 111. Repairs will begin around 2:00 p.m. Highway 111 will be closed from Fred Hill Road to Mayberry street in both directions. T-DOT crews will be repairing issues around the train tracks. Detours will be marked. Law enforcement suggests local residents using ... Read More »

The White County Hormann Plant is in phase one of its operations. About 40 employees are working at the facility to build inventory up of two garage door products. President Camron Rudd said the two products should be available this September. “We have a sandwich product, which is an inch and a half EPS, steel front, steel back sandwich composite ... Read More »

The number of patients testing positive at NHC Smithville has increased to nine. Two additional patients are awaiting test results. Nine employees have also tested positive with two staff members already recovered. One additional employee is awaiting test results. At NHC Sparta, one employee is awaiting results. Five staff members have tested positive with all but one recovered. No patients ... Read More »

The City of Sparta cancelled the remainder of Bluegrass on the Square concerts for this year. Multiple concerts have been postponed over the last several months because of rising COVID numbers. “We look forward to seeing everyone in May 2021,” the city said in a release. Read More »

The city of Sparta applied for a state grant to improve the sidewalks within the city. Mayor Jeff Young said the grant will allow the city to build new pedestrian sidewalks from Bockman Way up Spring Street north to the hospital. “The whole purpose is not just to make the community look good, but it is to provide a safe, ... Read More »

A Cookeville man died Monday afternoon in a crash at Sparta’s West Bockman Way and Highway 111. 88-year-old John Davis died when he attempted to make a left turn from Highway 111 onto Bockman Way. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Davis was struck by 62-year-old Glyn England. England was traveling westbound on Bockman Way. England’s vehicle struck Davis’ vehicle ... 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 »

Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a $5.4 million budget for the new fiscal year with no city property tax increases. The budget is the same amount as last year, but all the departments received capital projects in the budget. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said completing the budget during the uncertainties of Covid is a success. “We are glad ... Read More »