Sparta Rebids Chemical Supplies To Avoid Water Treatment Change
The Sparta Board of Aldermen voted Thursday to rebid two chemical supply contracts after the vendor did not honor its original price. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the company indicated that availability and costs increased the unit price. “We went to the next lowest bidder and asked them if they would honor their bid and […]
Sparta Surpluses Baker School, Three Vacant Lots
Sparta’s Baker School Building and three vacant lots were approved to surplus at Thursday night’s board of aldermen meeting. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the surplus creates a blank slate of usage options. Hennessee said the roughly 12,000 square foot building offers multiple uses to the next tenant. “It does not need to be torn […]
Sparta Selects Design Of Gateway Monument, Clock Starts To Complete
Sparta picked its final design for the gateway monument project Thursday night. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen selected a granite stone with a matte black metal lettering. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the monuments should be something the city’s proud of for generations. “It’s timeless and that’s one of the considerations that need to […]
Sparta Applying For Grant For North Carter Improvements
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 […]
Sparta Comfortably Passes Budget For New Fiscal Year
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 […]
TDOT Approves New Welcome Signs For Sparta
T-DOT approved the building of two new gateway monuments for the city of Sparta. Sparta Mayor Jeff Young said gateway monuments are basically welcome signs for cities. Young and City Administrator Brad Hennessee met with T-DOT to appeal the originally rejected proposal last week. The city received approval two days later. “We want it to […]
Sparta Exploring Ideas For Tourism Grant
The city of Sparta is exploring ideas for the next round of Tourism Enhancement Grants. At Sparta’s Board of Alderman meeting Thursday, City Administrator Brad Hennessee said applications for next year’s tourism grant are now out. Sparta received their last check for the kayak launch dock on the Calfkiller River for last year’s grant this […]
