Upper Cumberland RV Park Holding Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A new White County RV campground will celebrate its official ribbon-cutting Monday, giving campers both short and long-term options. Upper Cumberland RV Park Co-Owner Katie Haynes said the park started out of love for the outdoors. Haynes said the family spent several years considering the idea. Ultimately, Haynes said the family knew they wanted to […]
NTSB: Sparta Plane Crash Caused By Engine Malfunction
A preliminary accident report on the April plane crash that killed three people near the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport cites internal catastrophic malfunction in the engine. The plane went down April 26, just one-and-a-half nautical miles from the airport. The NTSB report released Wednesday said the pilot was cleared for approach before he cancelled his […]
Jackson Kayak Expanding With Loan Approved Wednesday
A new load from UCDD will help Jackson Kayak expand in White Country. Business Lending Manager Mindy Tramel told the Executive Committee Wednesday that Jackson Kayak requested a $200,000 loan. That money will help with an on-going expansion. “They recently acquired Corner Paddles and Eddyline Kayaks,” Tramel said. “One thing I would like to note […]
White County Schools Partnering With Ayers Foundation
The White County School Board approved a partnership with the Ayers Foundation at Thursday’s night Board of Education meeting. The Ayers Foundation is college access and counseling program that serves distressed and at-risk Tennessee counties. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said that he is excited for students to benefit from the organization’s expertise. […]
Sparta Finding New Fire Chief, Young Set To Retire July 1
The City of Sparta looking for a new fire chief following the announcement that Chief Kirk Young will retire. Young has spent 40 years with the Sparta Fire Department, and has been the Chief since 2011. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said replacing someone with Young’s history will be difficult. “I think we need someone that […]
Tax Increase, Reappraisal Has White County Residents Upset
White County residents upset with the County Commission’s proposed budget which raises the property tax rate to $1.57. The proposed budget includes an increase of some $3.6 million in expenditures, with some $2.2 million going to a 15 percent pay raise for county employees. Resident Denise Daniels said high property values and the lack of […]
White Co. Increasing Property Tax Rate In Proposed Budget
The White County Budget Committee proposed increasing the property tax rate to $1.57 per $100 during a Monday night meeting. Commissioner Kyle Goff said the tax rate was originally going to be $1.70, but commissioners agreed that was too high. Goff said the committee made multiple budget cuts to get to the current number. Goff […]
Sparta YMCA Beginning Water Aerobics Classes Next Week
The Sparta-White County YMCA is offering water aerobics classes starting Monday, June 9. Sparta-White County YMCA Fitness and Wellness Director Nina Weston said water aerobics is a low-impact cardio workout done in a pool. Weston said the class is good for people recovering from injuries or people with joint issues who want less impact than […]
Lester Flatt Historical Marker Unveiled In Sparta Ceremony
White County unveiled a Tennessee Musical Pathways Historical Marker commemorating bluegrass legend Lester Flatt Thursday morning. Flatt recorded bluegrass music with Earl Scruggs as “Flatt and Scruggs” and was a member of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys. His granddaughter Tammy Brumfield, said Flatt left his fame at the door around the family. Brumfield said despite living […]
Sparta Budget Features Property Tax Rate Decrease
The City of Sparta plans to decrease property taxes in the upcoming fiscal year. Sparta Aldermen passed a general fund ordinance to cut property tax rates to 59 cents per $100 of assessed value on Thursday. Mayor Jerry Lowery said this is a reappraisal year, and the state recommended a lower rate based on the […]
