Sparta Fire Engine Rear Ended, Out For Repairs
The Sparta Fire Department’s newest fire engine headed to Nashville for repairs after it was rear ended. Fire Chief Kirk Young said the engine hit while stopped at a red light on North Spring Street. Young said the truck is likely to be out of service for the next four to six weeks. “As long […]
Sparta Water Spent Lot Of Time Wet, Cold Fixing Busted Pipes
Sparta water crews spent hours trying to repair a main water line bust this week on Gaines Street. Water Department Superintendent Greg O’Neal said his crew stood knee deep in water in temperatures only in the teens. O’Neal said his crew’s safety was a big priority. “The guys do get wet,” O’Neal said. “We keep […]
Sparta Surveys For Improved Public Sidewalks On North Spring Street
A growing population has Sparta surveying to build new sidewalks on North Spring Street, around centers of high foot traffic. Sparta City Administrator Tonya Tindle said that the surveys have been going on for about two weeks now. She said the surveys consist of markings showing the different attributes of each sidewalk. “I think it […]
