Algood Fire Providing Basic Training For Region’s Firefighters
The Algood Fire Department is currently providing basic firefighter training to firefighters throughout the region. Algood Fire Training Captain Ian Pass said the 64-hour class covers things like firefighter health and safety, forcible entry, and the use of firefighting equipment. Pass said Algood put on the class after a discussion with the Sparta Fire Department. […]
White County Health Construction on Time, Despite Weather
Construction on the new White County Health Department is still on schedule, despite weather challenges. White County County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said once the ground work is completed, construction crews can begin the actual building construction. Robinson said despite some rain, he believes the ground prep should be completed by the end October. “When […]
Still No Deal With Landfill, Sparta Performing Test Run
The landfill increasing its room and Sparta conducting test runs, but still no official deal on transporting trash between Sparta and Waste Management. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said Waste Management has been working on a new landfill cell and just recently received their permit. Meantime, the Sanitation Department has begun its own set of tests. […]
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 […]
New UC Wedding Venue Debuts Thursday, Regional Appeal
A new luxury Italian-style wedding venue will celebrate its opening in White County Thursday. Celebrations Hospitality Owner/CEO Terra Bellinger said the venue will attract customers from beyond the Upper Cumberland. Bellinger said the venue can welcome 34 room guests as well as wedding festivities. “There is nothing like this in this area matter of fact […]
Lifestyles Magazine Expands To Sparta, Begins Thursday
A new lifestyles magazine serving White County will debut this week. Cookeville Lifestyles Magazine Owner and Publisher Chelsea Dartez said the biannual magazine will explore the people and sense of community in White County. Dartez said she chose Sparta because it has a good local business economy. “And they’re really passionate about building the small-business […]
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 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 […]
