Amid Investigation, Sparta-White County Senior Citizens Board Disbanding
The Sparta-White County Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors will disband as the investigation into the center’s finances continue. The board approved a motion to disband January 1 during a special-called meeting Wednesday. The board also accepted the retirement of Director Brenda Roberts, who is at the center of multiple investigations into issues at the […]
White County Executive: Collaboration Could Make Sense On Rec Facilities
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it may be time for the county and the city of Sparta to work together more closely to expand parks and recreation facilities in the community. The county is adding a new frisbee golf facility at the White County Recreational Complex. The city is working toward a splashpad. […]
White Co. Executive Said Roundabouts Are More Beneficial Than You Might Think
The potential for a T-DOT project to create a roundabout in Putnam County may be concerning to some. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said when a similar situation occurred in White County a few years ago, he shared those concerns. He said now, he and others feel differently. “I’ll tell you what kind of […]
New White County State Park Included In Gov Lee’s Proposed Budget
White County’s request to create a state park around Virgin Falls is included in Governor Bill Lee’s proposed budget. The spending plan includes $27.8 million to create Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the proposal is a promising step forward. “It’s great,” Robinson said. “It is going to affect the […]
White Co Hires Building Inspector For In-House Building Permits
White County has hired a new building codes enforcer in its next step to provide building permit services locally. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said Brett Nash will be the county’s Residential Building Inspector. Robinson said before, the state issued permits. “Those vendors quit issuing that, so we had no one in White County to […]
White Co Splitting Some $5 Million For Water Infrastructure Improvements
White County will divide some $5 million between four utility districts for water infrastructure projects. The money comes from the state’s COVID money meant for water and sewer improvements. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county received $4 million with a $1 million local match. “We’re just getting everything ready to go,” Robinson said. […]
State Studying Water Table Level For New White Co Landfill Cell
State officials currently reviewing the White County landfill’s water table specifically for the proposed new cell. TDEC officials, engineers and County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson met last week to discuss the next step. “We are trying to determine how deep we can dig the hole to put the trash in,” Robinson said. “The deeper you […]
Robinson: Creating A Parks and Rec Director Position Something To Explore
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 […]
White Co Studying Landfill To Open New Cell
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 […]
White Co Receives 3 Company Proposals To Operate Landfill
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 […]
