Tag Archives: White County

Sparta City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the Board of Aldermen needs to be prepared for the county to sell its landfill. Hennessee told the Board Tuesday night in a work session that the city has a backup plan prepared. Hennessee said the city needs concrete information from the county before making a decision though. “It appears to me, and I’m ... Read More »

Former White County Chief Deputy Clerk Laura Gardner has been indicted for theft and violating the Computer Act according to a State Comptroller’s report released Thursday. An investigation of the Clerk’s Office records spanning from 2012 to 2019 found that Gardner stole over $12,000. Director of Communications John Dunn said both the former and current clerks failed to provide adequate ... Read More »

With the full adoption of a Parks and Recreation master plan, it opens discussion for White County to consider establishing a director position. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he is currently leading the plan’s fulfillment, but daily county operations can be time consuming. “I don’t have the time to divert the attention needed for the parks and rec system, ... Read More »

White County has approved the appointment of  Brett Nash to be the new Residential Building Inspector. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the idea is to keep the money paid to the state for inspections circulating in the county. “Right now White County doesn’t do its own inspections the state of Tennessee does them so they come in and buy ... Read More »

Despite a White County Commission race decided by one vote, there has been no challenges to last week’s election. Election Administrator Dorcus Marcum said election results are set to be certified on August 16thTuessday at 5:00 p.m. “We are about half way through our paper work, so once we get that done, I’ll prepare the certification documents and have them ... Read More »

White County currently diverting trash to evaluate the life span of its class one landfill. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said there will be no interruptions in services. Robinson said the county is just trying to get a new cell permitted. “We’ve got to see where we are at, and how close we are to being at the end,” Robinson ... Read More »

White County received three proposals from private companies to operate its landfill. The request for proposals process opened in July. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he has now sent the items to county commissioners for feedback. “It comes down to bottom line what it costs per ton to dispose of trash,” Robinson said. “So we as the county commission ... Read More »

Word has gotten around about an existing recreation area that has become a hotspot for paddle sports enthusiast. The Cane Hollow Recreation Area is located in White County on Center Hill Lake. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said what used to be a remote access point has turned into a destination to view Burgess Falls. “We have the unique capability to ... Read More »

A missing hiker in White County located Wednesday morning after being lost overnight near Virgin Falls. Sheriff Steve Page said a group of four under prepared hikers were separated near White Cave. Page said three hikers made it out safe while one female was left behind. “People don’t realize the dangers of hiking Virgin Falls unequipped and that seems to ... Read More »

Aquatic facilities, walking trails and river access highlighted the finalized White County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Consultant Kevin Guenther presented the plan to county commissioners Monday night. He said over 790 online surveys and several public meetings resulted in the findings. “Every county and every city I have worked with that has adopted a plan has been able to ... Read More »