Sparta Alderman Provide Tablets To Y, Seniors, Library
Sparta Aldermen will spend the remainder of a broadband grant supplying Chromebooks to residents in need including local seniors and library patrons. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the purchase of 160 Chromebook computers are the final act of spending the state grant. She said it gives back to the community. “We wanted to keep the […]
School Board Proclaims Warriorette Day After State Run
The White County School Board has officially proclaimed Friday as Warriorette Day to celebrate the high school girls basketball team finishing as the Class AAA State Tournament runner-up. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the school system wants to acknowledge the hard work and effort of the coaching staff and student-athletes. Faculty and […]
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 Officials Discuss Fees, Cleaning Conference Center
Sparta officials raised concerns about cleaning costs and rental fees for the newly purchased Christpoint Church facility during Thursday night’s meeting. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city is preparing to take ownership of the building June 1 and is beginning discussions about how the facility will operate. Lowery said those discussions include evaluating costs […]
Sparta Salutes Warriorettes On Making School History
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen honored the White County High School Warriorettes basketball team and Head Coach Michael Dodgen on Thursday following a state runner-up finish. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery presented a proclamation to the team to celebrate their record-breaking thirty-four wins and their first state tournament victory in thirty years. Lowery also […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sparta Begins Hotel Feasibility Study On Lodging Shortage
Sparta beginning a hotel feasibility study as city leaders work to address a lack of lodging options for visitors to White County. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city currently has only one hotel that can consistently serve visitors, prompting officials to work with the State of Tennessee’s tourism department on the study. “We’ve literally got […]
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. […]
Sparta Purchases Downtown Church For Conference Center
Sparta has officially purchased the former Christpoint Church property on the downtown square and plans to turn it into a new conference center. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the facility could host community events and support economic development. Lowery said the city has now completed negotiations and finalized the purchase of the building, which he […]
