Question: I have noticed the handrails are missing on the sidewalk steps in town near The Expositor and the Chamber of Commerce walk areas. Is there any plan on replacing them? … more

An emergency services volunteer never knows what the next call will bring, but, for one Sparta-White County Rescue Squad member, the “next call” was saving the life of one of his fellow … more

Two kayakers floating down Calfkiller River last week were rescued by Sparta police officers after they became stranded at the base of the dam. According to City of Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery, … more

Thanks to Woodmen of the World representative Tim Bumbalough the US Space Force Flag is now part of the flag court in the Rotary Club of Sparta’s Veterans Park.  It joins the flags of the … more

Becklee Jewel Melton, the 2-year-old daughter of Sean and Leslie Melton, was named Toddler Miss Polk Sallet at the 2023 Polk Sallet festival, on May 11, 2023, in Gainesboro. Then, on May 13, she was … more

On May 18, 2023, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the signing of the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act , a landmark bill that will give teachers the largest pay raise in state history and protect … more

(May 18, 2023) -The state of Tennessee experienced lower unemployment in April, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). It is the second … more

  (May 18, 2023) - FEMA has announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe … more

 Question:  What is the talk about the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport being placed under a different authority? Answer:  There are ongoing discussions to change the … more

On May 11, 2023, at approximately, 6:15 p.m., Sparta-White County Rescue Squad Rope Rescue Team responded to Fancher Falls for a dog rescue. Command quickly arrived on the scene and found that a … more