Sparta To Begin Annual Water System Flush Monday
The City of Sparta will begin its annual system-wide water flush Monday, a routine but essential process for the city’s water system. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the flushing is required each year by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Quick said a system-wide flush ultimately improves water quality. “Sometimes the water […]
Sparta Purchases Critical Firefighting Gear With Grant
The Sparta Fire Department is upgrading critical life-saving equipment after receiving a state grant to purchase three new self-contained breathing apparatuses. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the department received a state grant of just over $35,000, designed to support fire departments primarily made up of volunteers. Powers said the funding is extremely beneficial, as […]
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 […]
Crossville And Sparta Set To Begin Plans To Help Downtown
Crossville and Sparta are soon to begin working with a consulting company called Downtown Strategies to form five-year action plans to help their downtown business owners. Both cities were awarded the opportunity after receiving funding through the USDA Rural Business Development Grant. Downtown Strategies President Jenn Gregory said the communities can expect project-specific strategies, such […]
Sparta Taking Sludge To Landfill After Acquiring Permit
Sparta will start taking treated sludge to the local landfill next week after acquiring a needed TDEC permit to resume disposal. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city has not been able to dispose of the sludge as the city lost access to the landfill once it was sold to Waste Management, and […]
Sparta Taking Trash To Local Landfill, Deal Not Finished
Sparta’s Solid Waste Department is now able to take trash to the White County landfill, something the city has not been able to do since the county sold the landfill to Waste Management. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city is dumping trash at the landfill on a cost-per-ton basis. Quick said taking […]
Local Group Hosting First Responder Mental Health Seminar
A White County group will focus on the mental health of first responders at its Mental Health, Faith, and Family Seminar this Saturday. Doyle Fire Captain Matthew Nuzzo said the small group was formed through Sparta Life Church. It provides a mental support group for first responders. Nuzzo said the job of being a first […]
Sparta Awarded Grant To Help Local Small Businesses
Sparta has been awarded an estimated $99,500 USDA Rural Business Development Grant to help support its local small businesses. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the grant will be used for local small businesses to develop a strategic five-year action plan in consultation with a firm. The businesses can also participate in a strategic visioning workshop, […]
Sparta Fire Operations Improved Thanks To New Software
The Sparta Fire Department has improved its daily operations thanks to a newly acquired fire station response software. Sparta Fire Chief Kevin Powers said the software is essentially used to track response calls, maintenance for fire apparatus and training. It also keeps up with the department’s pre-planning. “When we go out to businesses and our […]
Sparta Scaling Down Sidewalk Project After T-DOT Approval
The city of Sparta has received approval from T-DOT to scale down its multimodal sidewalk project, after bids came in significantly higher than anticipated. Bids for the project came in at an estimated $2.8 million back in August. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city received an estimated $1 million grant from T-DOT for the […]
