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 Hand Out Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors
A new TVA grant will provide free carbon monoxide detectors to Sparta residents. The Sparta Mayor and Aldermen Board authorized a $7,000 match for the Community Care Grant. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can be lethal when undetected in a home. Mayor Jerry Lowery said over the last three years, the city […]
Sparta Begins $7M, Five-Year Power Grid Upgrade Project
Sparta Aldermen unanimously approved the start to a $7-million infrastructure upgrade to the city’s electric grid Thursday. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the new grid should be completed over five years. Lowery said it will offer power to Sparta’s growing business and population for years to come. Lowery said he chose to decisively expedite the project […]
Sparta Wants To Upgrade Security In Parks, Safe Residents
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city is exploring new ways to make city parks even safer for its citizens and visitors. Lowery said the city is taking proactive measures to deter crime, including new emergency response stations. From security cams to street lamps, Lowery said visibility is key. “Just to have well-lit visible parks, […]
Sparta Alderman Provide Tablets To Y, Seniors, Library
Sparta Aldermen will spend the remainder of a broadband grant supplying Chromebooks to residents in need including local seniors and library patrons. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the purchase of 160 Chromebook computers are the final act of spending the state grant. She said it gives back to the community. “We wanted to keep the […]
Sparta Officials Discuss Fees, Cleaning Conference Center
Sparta officials raised concerns about cleaning costs and rental fees for the newly purchased Christpoint Church facility during Thursday night’s meeting. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city is preparing to take ownership of the building June 1 and is beginning discussions about how the facility will operate. Lowery said those discussions include evaluating costs […]
Sparta Salutes Warriorettes On Making School History
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen honored the White County High School Warriorettes basketball team and Head Coach Michael Dodgen on Thursday following a state runner-up finish. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery presented a proclamation to the team to celebrate their record-breaking thirty-four wins and their first state tournament victory in thirty years. Lowery also […]
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. […]
Sparta Begins Hotel Feasibility Study On Lodging Shortage
Sparta beginning a hotel feasibility study as city leaders work to address a lack of lodging options for visitors to White County. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city currently has only one hotel that can consistently serve visitors, prompting officials to work with the State of Tennessee’s tourism department on the study. “We’ve literally got […]
