Sparta Not Chosen For $500K TVA Grant
The City of Sparta will not receive a $500,000 TVA Grant for industrial park improvements. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said he’s disappointed, but understands this is a competitive grant. “We were told essentially that it wasn’t necessarily anything that we had included or not included in our grant [application],” Hennessee said. “They didn’t tell us […]
Biz Foundry Offering Free Thermometers
Free touchless thermometers are available for local small businesses through Cookeville’s Biz Foundry. Marketing Director Haley Smith said the Biz Foundry wants to provide an opportunity for small businesses who haven’t been able to get thermometers yet. “The stores are actually out of them for the most part, and the touchless ones are quite a […]
$12K Bid Accepted For Sparta’s YMCA HVAC Project
The City of Sparta YMCA will soon get relief from the heat. Board of Alderman approved a $12,700 bid for a new 5-ton HVAC unit. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the old HVAC unit hasn’t been replaced for over 20 years. “What will be accomplished by adding this unit, we can direct the additional air […]
White County’s BOE Relocates To Old Findlay School
White County’s Board of Education is now located in the old Findlay School, a facility three times larger than the previous location. Director Kurt Dronebarger said the extra space will provide more opportunities for students and faculty. “In a sense, we got three buildings in one,” Dronebarger said. “We got a new central office for […]
Sparta’s Bluegrass On The Square Cancelled For June
Sparta’s annual Bluegrass On The Square concert is cancelled for the second month in a row. This event takes place every third Friday evening from May to October. Organizer Angie Wilhite said depending if the case numbers continue to rise, it could be cancelled in July as well. “We’ll just take it month by month,” […]
Sparta Working To Improve Intersection
Sparta is working to improve the Walmart intersection on Highway 111. Mayor Jeff Young said as new development on Taft Church Road increased, the city began to notice traffic problems. “There’s a lot of area that can be developed adjacent to those properties there, the Walmart and Shell station,” Young said. “There’s already a little […]
White County’s Storm Debris Cleanup Expected Through Late May
At least another two weeks expected before the first wave of Sparta’s tornado cleanup ends. Public Works Director Dilliard Quick said a 20 yard brush truck has completed at least 4 loads a day for almost six weeks “It’s just taking time because we’ve just got the one guy,” Quick said. “I could pull people […]
Sparta to Begin Paving Project
The City of Sparta will soon begin repaving just over 5 miles of city streets. Mayor Jeff Young said he is excited about how much revenue was generated from a sales tax increase that is funding the $480,000 dollar project. “For many years, we’ve only had $100,000 dollars in our budget for paving,” Young said. […]
Sparta Wants To Develop Industrial Site
The City of Sparta is seeking a grant through the TVA to develop a new industrial park inside the city. Mayor Jeff Young said the $500,000 dollar grant will fund the initial phase in a multi-year project. “It’s basically for site prep,” Young said. “It will allow us the opportunity to go in, do grade […]
