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 Walking Away From T-DOT Sidewalk Project
Sparta will no longer pursue a sidewalk project from Bockman Way to Polk Street after the city’s board of aldermen voted to walk away from the project Thursday night. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said even after scaling down, the project would cost an estimated $2 million, which is twice the amount of the city’s grant. […]
Early Christmas Gift: Groundwork Begins On Splash Pad
Sparta has officially started ground work on its long-awaited splash pad and playground behind the White County YMCA. Sparta is investing an estimated $3 million into the project. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said it is an exciting time to see dirt moving. “To get that project started, it’s been almost at least two-and-a-half, push it […]
Lowery Wants Aldermen To Examine Sign Ordinance
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery asking Aldermen to consider the city’s sign ordinance, after multiple complaints in recent weeks. Lowery said he wants to bring the issue up for discussion in a future work session. He have Aldermen a copy of the current rules. “To take it, study it, look at it, talk to your constituents, […]
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 […]
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 […]
