White County Schools Share Recent Success With Commission
White County School Board Chairman Bob Young said the County Commission should share in the system’s recent academic success, as its funding partner. Young said the district posted strong results, including five Level 5 schools and seven campuses earning A or B grades on the state report card. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger added that […]
White County Fills New Parks And Rec Director Position
White County Commissioners approved Tuesday night the hiring of Don Pearcy as the county’s first parks and recreation director. The county began the search after receiving a parks and recreation grant from the state. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county’s HR Department and the state recommended the county hire Pearcy. “With the […]
White County Plans Another David Culley Sign Redesign
White County Commissioners plan to redesign the David Culley Recreational Complex sign with an expanded budget and a Design Committee. Commissioners introduced a design to the public, with a budget of $10,000. Steering Committee A Chair TK Austin said he would move forward with the project, as long as it did not create a budget […]
Sparta Aldermen to Stop White County Waste Fees
After several complaints, Sparta Aldermen voted Thursday night to stop collecting White County landfill fees from residents and commercial businesses. City Mayor Jerry Lowery said in a previous agreement with the county the city charged residents $5 and commercial businesses $14 per month. The fees had been collected as part of a charge to the […]
New Water Lines For DeWhite Utility District Approved
The DeWhite Utility District set to begin a project to replace some 7,000 feet of water lines. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the money will be used to replace four inch pipes with six inch pipes southwest of Sparta. Robinson said the estimated 50-year old pipes are no longer serviceable. “That is the […]
Chamber Office To Host Scott’s Gulf Visitor Center
White County will partner with Tennessee State Parks to house the Scott’s Gulf Wilderness Visitors Center at the new Chamber Office. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it will take some time to build out the infrastructure at the park. Robinson said the partnership made sense for both sides. “They are gonna essentially keep our […]
White County Commission Adds Codes Inspector Funding
The White County Commission approved a motion allotting some $28,000 to hire a full-time building codes inspector through the rest of the fiscal year.
White County Wants To Use Grant For Parks/Rec Director
White County will apply for a Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program Grant to try and hire a county Parks and Recreation Director. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the grant is a three-year grant worth $25,000 and requires a $25,000 match for the first two years and then on the third year, the county would be […]
White County Commissioners To Bid Jail Toilet Replacements
White County Commissioners approved bidding out toilet replacements for the White County Jail during Monday night’s Budget Committee meeting. White County Finance Director Chad Marcum said he received an estimated project quote of $100,000. Half of the costs would be installation. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county could choose to do the installation […]
Commissioners Approve Animal Shelter Position
The White County Commissioners approved a resolution Monday night to give the White County Animal Shelter a second part-time position. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said after conversations with the shelter they decided it was in the best interest to hire an additional part-time position. The county will move some $15,100 from the restricted fund […]
