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 […]
New TSSAA Transfer Rules Have Not Impacted UC Schools
New TSSAA transfer rules allowing student-athletes to have immediate eligibility have had little impact on local schools in the first few months. Upperman Athletic Director Jimmy Maynard said only three or four new athletes have transferred in so far. Maynard said the jury is still out on whether or not the change is positive. “It […]
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 […]
Burgess Falls Holding Trail Cleanup Day This Weekend
Volunteers needed to hit the trails at Burgess Falls State Park for Trail Clean Up Day Sunday morning. Park Ranger and Volunteer Coordinator Connor Breeden said the park has a high visitation rate, which means there is a lot of trash left behind. Breeden said the increased amount of visitors over Labor Day Weekend have […]
White County Fair A Long Standing Labor Day Tradition
The White County Fair, one of the state’s oldest and longest running fairs, officially opens this weekend in Sparta. Fair Board President Mike Wilson said the first White County fair began in 1855, and it arrived to the current location after several moves. Wilson said the fair has seen a lot of growth in the […]
White County Farmer Adcock Wins State Fair Hay Title
A White County farmer wins this year’s Hay Champion Award at the 2025 Tennessee State Fair for having the best orchard grass in Tennessee. Farmer Dwight Adcock said he grew up on a farm and has been around agriculture his entire life. Adcock said he has cattle, which means he has to produce hay. Adcock […]
Special Flag To Be Flown At White County Courthouse
A special flag from a local serviceman’s deployment will be flown at the White County Courthouse for the next few weeks until it is retired next month. National Guard Sergeant Bradly Goforth just returned home from a deployment in the Middle East. Goforth said the flag was given to him by his platoon leader. It […]
Sparta Speech Pathologist Recognized For Care, Support
A Sparta speech pathologist honored for his work in advocating for his patients and supporting families. Life Care Center Speech Pathologist Travis Duvier said the Erin Knoepfel Education Award is open to therapy and rehab clinics. Award winners are nominated by their colleagues. “I really didn’t think I was going to get anything,” Duvier said. […]
Sparta Home Church Awaiting Train Depot Building Move
After several months of being a portable church, Home Church in Sparta has found a long term facility in the old Train Depot building. Pastor Chris Howard said the church has spent the last the last year and a half without a full time building. Howard said it feels great to get the facility, and […]
