Sparta Scaling Down Sidewalk Project After T-DOT Approval
The city of Sparta has received approval from T-DOT to scale down its multimodal sidewalk project, after bids came in significantly higher than anticipated. Bids for the project came in at an estimated $2.8 million back in August. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city received an estimated $1 million grant from T-DOT for the […]
Old Hardware Building Removal Still Weeks Away
Contractors are expected to demolish the Old Sparta Hardware Store and clear the property in a matter of weeks. Sparta Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said he spoke with owner Trey Bane Wednesday. He said the contractors Bane has lined up will be responsible for the lane closures and permits needed to clear the property. O’Neal […]
Sparta Has Most Of Bockman Way Lit With New LED
The Sparta Electric Department is nearing the completion of a project to install brighter LED streetlights on Bockman Way. Electric Utility Manager Belva Bess said the project came from necessity as manufacturers are no longer producing the old incandescent lights. She said the project started at the eastern city limits and has reached the intersection […]
Sparta Skate Park Closed Due To Collapsing Building
Sparta has temporarily closed the town skate park as the next-door Old Sparta Hardware Building began to crumble Monday night. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the bricks are falling off the building and the back corner has begun to fall. She said the city has also closed South Church Street and T-DOT has closed one […]
Sparta Gains Grant Funding For Million Dollar Sidewalk Project
T-DOT has awarded Sparta a $950,000 multimodal access grant to improve sidewalks along Spring Street. Mayor Jeff Young said new sidewalk will stretch from Bockman Way to Turntable Road. “This project does take a long time,” Young said. “We’ve been granted the funds. The paperwork process I’ve got a stack of documents we’ll have to […]
T-DOT To Evaluate Need For Sparta Crosswalk At Carter St. Bockman Way
Sparta waiting for feedback from T-DOT on the possibility of creating a crosswalk at Carter Street and Bockman Way. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the state department has completed a preliminary onsite evaluation. “At this point, we’re looking to see if it is something that we can get T-DOT to fund,” Hennessee said. “It’s unlikely […]
Owner Of Sparta’s Peacock Express Looking To Add New Travel Center
Sparta’s Peacock Express is planning to expand its store on Bockman Way. Sparta Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said the owners have submitted plans to add a service center and fast food restaurant. O’Neal said the preliminary plans are being reviewed by the Codes Department and an engineer Friday. The gas station is located at 315 […]
Sparta Property Could Enhance South Carter Street Park
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 […]
