Sparta Board Approves Sewell Drive Three-Way Stop
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving the installation of a three-way stop at the intersection of Sewell Drive and Turntable Road Thursday. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has received several complaints regarding the intersection. Drivers turning left from Turntable Road onto Sewell Drive must pull out into heavy traffic. “It’s just a […]
Splash Pad Construction, Park Repurposing Speeds Forward
Work progressing to repurpose Sparta’s former ball fields behind the YMCA into a community park featuring a playground, splash pad and walking trails. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the project utilizes land that previously sat vacant for most of the year after Little League operations moved to a different location. Quick said the city […]
Sparta Board Maintains Tax Rate And Approves Budget
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and maintained the property tax rate at $0.59. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the tax rate remains the same from the previous fiscal year. Tindle said the budget ordinance establishes the spending levels for city departments through June […]
Sparta To Begin Annual Water System Flush Monday
The City of Sparta will begin its annual system-wide water flush Monday, a routine but essential process for the city’s water system. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the flushing is required each year by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Quick said a system-wide flush ultimately improves water quality. “Sometimes the water […]
T-DOT Addressing Sinkhole At Bockman Sparta Intersection
T-DOT crews began work Friday to address a sinkhole at the intersection of Sparta’s Butler Street and Bockman Way. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the state was notified a week ago about a sinkhole that continues to sink in the middle of the passing lane at the traffic light. Quick said the sinkhole […]
Sparta Closes Bridge Over Safety Concerns, Plans Concrete
Sparta officials closed the city’s walking bridge Thursday night after deteriorating and vandalized timbers created safety concerns. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the bridge was closed after multiple support timbers were found damaged or missing. Quick said the city replaced the timbers about seven years ago, but conditions have worsened in recent months. […]
Leaf Raking Time Arrives In Cookeville, Livingston, Sparta
Sunday mornings rains showed you what lies ahead….leaves falling. Cookeville, Livingston and Sparta residents will get some help with leaf pickups. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said Sparta leaf collection services will start next Monday. Quick said the city will have a five man crew that will pickup leaves from 7am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday over the […]
Sparta Taking Good Step; No Sewer Overflow After Rains
Sparta’s sewer system showing improvements as all the recent rainfall has not caused any sewer overflows. TDEC imposed a sewer moratorium on the city in 2022, because of numerous overflow issues. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said weathering the recent storms with no issues….a major accomplishment. “It’s a big thing for us because, you […]
New Pumps Needed For Story Mountain Water Project
Sparta Aldermen approved an estimated $37,500 increase for the Story Mountain water booster pumps replacement project Thursday night. Sparta has been working to replace two pumps at the Story Mountain pump station for the past two years. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the plans suddenly became obsolete. “What happened is the company that […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Emergency Gearbox Rebuild
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the emergency rebuilding of the gearbox on the dam Thursday night. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the gearbox raises the dam’s gates up and down. The parts worn down after 50-plus years of use. Quick said the dam is so old that there are no […]
