Sparta Using Grant To Form Parks And Rec Master Plan
Sparta will use the estimated $48,000 grant it received from TDEC on Thursday to hire a landscaping firm to form a Parks and Rec Master Plan. Sparta Parks and Rec Board Member Daniel Marcum said to qualify for parks and rec funding, most grant writers require a parks and rec master plan to be adopted. […]
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 […]
Sparta Needs Volunteer Firefighters, Hope Changes Help
Sparta increasing its recruiting efforts to try to address the need for more volunteer firefighters. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said currently, the city only has 10 active volunteer firefighters to help man three fire stations. Tindle said the city has a limited budget and cannot afford to hire more full-time firefighters. “Volunteer firefighters provide critical […]
Sparta Music Artist Gaining Popularity For Unique Music
A Sparta musician gaining popularity online with his unique style of music. Christopher Ake said his songs are more about sounds than they are lyrics that lead listeners to think differently. Ake said he calls his style of music “Unmusic”. “I think of an idea, and I think of an emotion or some sort of […]
Underground Construction Set To Begin On Sparta Splash Pad
With planning and design complete, Sparta will soon begin construction on a new splash pad. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city recently received permits from TDEC to construct the splash pad. Lowery said it took about a year for the city to obtain the permit and that many people were doubting that a splash […]
Old Baker School Demolition, Asbestos Removal Delayed
The demolition of the old Baker School Building in Sparta has been delayed. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the contractor tasked with the demolition lost its asbestos removal team. Lowery said the city is considering alternative options to get the building demolished. “They are looking now at another company, so that’s kind of the process, […]
