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The city’s board of alderman and I voted at the last meeting to address the safety concerns of two intersections within the city limits.
The first of the intersections is the Turntable …
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Jerry Lowery
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5/23/24
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(May 21, 2024) - In advance of summer travel and to help preserve Tennessee's natural beauty, and protect both wildlife and visitors along the state’s scenic byways, Tennessee Department of …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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5/22/24
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The search for a beloved former White County basketball coach will continue in full force today as members of the community converge on the Lovejoy Road property where Roy Whited was last seen.
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Kim Swindell Wood
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5/21/24
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It’s spring – and that means it’s time for one of White County’s traditions to get started. The Sparta Green Market, which takes place on the third Friday of every month, May …
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Rachel Auberger
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5/16/24
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This week marked a significant milestone as yet another graduating class walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, marking the culmination of their high school journey. On behalf of the city …
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Jerry Lowery
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5/16/24
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Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced results from its annual roadside observational survey to determine the state’s average seat belt usage rate. This survey returned a …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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5/16/24
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(May 15, 2024) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will participant in the 2024 National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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5/16/24
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Roadside Safety Checkpoints starting on May 26th, 2024, through June 1st, 2024, on State Route 8 in Van Buren County.
Impaired driving is …
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5/10/24
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A former state-winning championship basketball coach at White County High School has reportedly been missing since Friday, May 3, 2024.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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5/10/24
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I want to take this time to update everyone on our plans for the two intersections that several have requested something to be done to make our streets safer.
The two intersections are the …
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Jerry Lowery
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5/10/24
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Sparta-White County Activity Center (formerly Sparta-White County Senior Center) is now open 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The center is a multipurpose facility for men and women 50 years of …
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Kim Swindell Wood
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5/10/24
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(May, 9, 2024) – Blood Assurance is in urgent need of donors following the severe storms that swept through parts of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia on Wednesday.
The non-profit saw a …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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5/9/24
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(May 6, 2024) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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5/9/24
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(May 7, 2024) - Beginning May 7, 2025, the REAL ID Act of 2005 will go into effect. Anyone 18 years of age and older must have a REAL ID credential to access certain …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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5/9/24
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Question:
Why do we have a National Day of Prayer
Answer :
In the tapestry of American history, there are threads of tradition woven deeply into the fabric of our nation’s …
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Jerry Lowery
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5/3/24
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White County Sheriff Steve Page is asking residents to check their cell phones and make sure they are not accidentally placing calls to 911.
“In the month of March, we had 72 accidental …
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Rachel Auberger
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5/3/24
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West Towne Plaza will have three new nationally recognized retailers leasing spaces and providing new shopping experiences for White County residents within the next year as Five Below and Shoe …
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Rachel Auberger
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5/3/24
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Fall Creek Falls State Park will host an open house Thursday, May 9, to share information with the community about a project at the park’s scenic loop. Thousands of trees were downed by storms …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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5/2/24
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Eight Tennessee State Parks restaurants will offer meals on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, the perfect way to treat Mom and spend time together.
The parks restaurants hosting Mother’s …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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5/2/24
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Friends, family, and members of the community attended a reception in honor of Cynthia Gist, who now reigns as Ms. Senior White County, on April 20, at Life Care Center of Sparta. Gist will be …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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4/26/24
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