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As Sparta gets closer to finishing the restoration of its train caboose, city officials concerned about security around the new addition. During the aldermen’s Thursday meeting, City Administrator Tonya Tindle said one of the windows of the caboose was recently broken in an act of vandalism. Mayor Jerry Lowery said he wanted to take inspiration from how Livingston’s mayor handled ... Read More »

Sparta’s city caboose will have a new home at the head of the downtown walking trail. The city built a three foot deep rock pad for the caboose to sit on. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the train car will add a unique aspect to the trail. “A moving company is going to move it for us cause we ... Read More »