Sparta Purchases Downtown Church For Conference Center
Sparta has officially purchased the former Christpoint Church property on the downtown square and plans to turn it into a new conference center. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the facility could host community events and support economic development. Lowery said the city has now completed negotiations and finalized the purchase of the building, which he […]
Sparta Eyeing Property For Possible Conference Center
Sparta Aldermen met in a special-called meeting Tuesday to discuss purchasing the Christpoint Church property and turning it into a conference center. Christpoint Church is located on the square next to the amphitheatre. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the asking price for the property is an estimated $1.3 million. Lowery said the property would be valuable […]
Still No Deal With Landfill, Sparta Performing Test Run
The landfill increasing its room and Sparta conducting test runs, but still no official deal on transporting trash between Sparta and Waste Management. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said Waste Management has been working on a new landfill cell and just recently received their permit. Meantime, the Sanitation Department has begun its own set of tests. […]
New Sparta Skate Park Construction Nearing Completion
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the construction of Sparta’s new skate park at South Carter Street Park is nearing completion. The Skate Park closed when the Old Sparta Hardware Building began to fall apart. Officials wanted to find a better place. Lowery said the contractor poured the concrete pad last week and is now working […]
State Commend Sparta Officials For Detailed Budget
Sparta’s budget process honored by the Comptroller’s office as a distinguished submission for fiscal year 2026 Mayor Jerry Lowery said he received a letter from the comptroller approving Sparta’s budget. Lowery said the letter commended their process, and thanked the city for its detail, time and effort put into preparing the budget. Lowery said the […]
Sparta Buying Used Fire Truck, Needed For Some Time
Sparta buying a 2000 Pierce Dash 100 foot platform fire truck for some $249,000. Sparta Firefighter Richard Taylor said the truck will be brought to the main fire station in Sparta when it arrives. Taylor said he and another firefighter went to look at and test drive the truck in Alabama, and everything was working […]
Kevin Powers Excited For New Role As Sparta Fire Chief
Sparta Aldermen approved Kevin Powers to be the next Fire Chief Thursday night. Powers said he is a third generation firefighter, and he feels like he was born for the career. Powers said he spent the last few years working at the Red Cross, but he spent several years before that as a fireman. Powers […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve $3 Million for Playground, Splash Pad
Sparta investing over $3 million in equipment for the splash pad and playground at the city park. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the splash pad and playground will be connected to one another, so kids can easily use them both at the same time. Lowery said the splash pad was a high demand item, as families […]
Sparta Aldermen Removing Fluoride From Water Supply
Sparta will officially start phasing fluoride out of the city water supply after a unanimous vote from the Aldermen Thursday. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the state legislature set timelines for the city to make a decision, as well as to inform the public of the change. Lowery said a town hall hearing over the summer […]
Sparta Alderman Approve Contract For New App, Website
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a five year contract for work on a new website and mobile app. The deal with Revise LLC provides design, hosting, and maintenance services for the new platforms. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the changes will give residents better access to information and services. “There’s going to […]
