Sparta Board Approves Crosswalk Near New Restaurants
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approving the installation of a new crosswalk and pedestrian signage near several new restaurants on Monterey Street. Alderman Jim Floyd said the increase in foot traffic from people parking across the street to visit new businesses necessitates a formal crossing area. Floyd said many patrons currently park at […]
Sparta Board Approves Moratorium On New Data Centers
Sparta Board of Aldermen approving a resolution to establish a 180-day moratorium on new data centers while the city reviews development standards. City Administrator Tonya Tindall said the measure stems from concerns regarding the demands these facilities place on local resources. Tindall said the resolution serves as a formal statement that the board is looking […]
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 Board Approves Water Line Upgrades And Rezoning
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized taking bids for a series of water line upgrades across seven city streets Thursday. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said said early authorization would ensure the water line upgrades can move forward immediately once the state approval arrives. That typically takes about 60 days. “Now we are still […]
Sparta Board Approves Budget Amendment Tied to Purchase
Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved a budget amendment Thursday night tied to the city’s recent purchase of the Christpoint Church facility. The church is moving and sold the space to the city to be used for a conference center. Sparta Finance Director Tonya Tindle said the city is making plans for the […]
Aldermen Approve Revision, Adding Landfill Fee
Sparta Aldermen approved an addition to the city ordinance Thursday night, adding a commercial landfill rate fee. The change necessary because the county sold the landfill last year. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said previously the county charged customers, while the city collected the trash and dumped it at the landfill. “It will not be an […]
Sparta Considering Changes At Golden Mountain & Hale
The city of Sparta is working on a solution to a dangerous traffic pattern at the intersection of Golden Mountain Road and Hale Street. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said residents have planted trees that block the view of drivers coming around the curve to the intersection. He said one resident told him that turning onto […]
Aldermen Approve Sealed Bid Process For Poles
Sparta Electric wants to replace at least seven wooden utility poles with steel poles in an attempt to improve reliability. Aldermen approved taking sealed bids for the project Thursday night, because of the costs involved. Utility Manager Belva Bess said the city wants to budget for gradual replacements of the older infrastructure. “Some of our […]
Sparta Removes Homes From Sprinkler Requirement
City Of Sparta amended its city ordinance to clarify sprinkler requirements for residential dwellings. Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said the actual rules required sprinklers in all residential dwellings, but city officials had waived that for single family dwellings. The revision codifies that clarification. “But anything above that, from a duplex to townhomes and apartments, would […]
Sparta Updates HR Policy For New GPS Vehicle System
Sparta Board of Aldermen amended the city’s human resources policy Thursday night to include the new GPS system being rolled out in city vehicles. The system will help the city manage its vehicle fleet, more so than keeping tabs on where vehicles and employees are. Still, City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city will not […]
