Sparta Board Maintains Tax Rate And Approves Budget
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and maintained the property tax rate at $0.59. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the tax rate remains the same from the previous fiscal year. Tindle said the budget ordinance establishes the spending levels for city departments through June […]
Sparta Study Shows Hotel Of 50-75 Rooms Would Work
Sparta is seeking developers and investors after a comprehensive feasibility study confirmed the city can support a hotel. Sparta City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the study was funded through a state grant to provide the necessary groundwork to attract potential chains. Tindle said the research involved surveying local businesses, medical facilities, and event centers to […]
Stickers Allow Students To Help Shape Sparta Parks Plan
Sparta will use a sticker-based system to gather feedback from local students as the city develops a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city contracted with McGill and Associates to create the five-year plan. The firm is hosting drop-in community meetings this Thursday at Woodland Park Elementary during school […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 Alderman Approve Contract For New App, Website
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a five year contract for work on a new website and mobile app. The deal with Revise LLC provides design, hosting, and maintenance services for the new platforms. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the changes will give residents better access to information and services. “There’s going to […]
