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Friday, August 08, 2025 | 09:54am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to seek federal waivers to update the …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/30/25
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There are hundreds of overdoses in the county every year, and thousands across the state. To combat this and raise awareness, Aug. 23 was observed as Overdose Awareness Day.
Hosted by the White …
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Josh Austin
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8/29/25
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There are brave men and women across the globe that fight for the freedom of all Americans, and one brave soul brought something special back home.
Sgt. Bradly Goforth recently returned to his …
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Josh Austin
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8/29/25
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I wanted to share some great news about how our children are doing here in White County. The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth recently published its County Profiles of Child Well-Being. The …
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Denny Wayne Robinson
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8/26/25
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Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen held their regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 21 during which they approved the purchase of new playground equipment and equipment needed to create a city splash pad.
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Rachel Auberger
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8/26/25
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After months of deliberation and failed proposals, the White County Board of Commissioners has passed a budget for fiscal year 2026. The $1.41 property tax rate passed at a vote of 10-3, with one …
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Josh Austin
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8/22/25
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Life Care Center of Sparta just celebrated a big milestone for their efforts in the community: 25 years of operation.
August 19 marked two-and-a-half decades of dedicated service in the county, …
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Josh Austin
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8/22/25
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The City of Sparta is always working to keep our municipal code clear, efficient, and easy to understand. Sometimes, different sections of city codes and ordinances accidentally repeat one another. …
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Jerry Lowery
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8/22/25
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As school starts up this month, Sheriff Steve Page wants to stress the importance of the children’s safety. One of the biggest concerns for that safety is on the road. In the month of August …
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Josh Austin
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8/18/25
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Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a remarkable milestone — 130 years of continuous operation, making it the oldest running chamber of commerce in our state. For more …
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Jerry Lowery
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8/18/25
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Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen took up two large, independent concerns at their Aug. 7, meeting: a digital modernization effort and a sidewalk project that has hit a budget snag.
The board …
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Rachel Auberger
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8/18/25
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In the coming years, aviation training in the Upper Cumberland could see some big changes.
During the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport’s board meeting, on Aug. 12, airport manager Dean …
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Josh Austin
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8/18/25
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) bridge construction and paving from north of I-40 (LM 17.8) to near Potato Farm Road (LM 22.7): The contractor continues grading activities throughout the project …
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/15/25
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The Spring Street sidewalk project, originally planned to run from Bockman Way to Turntable Road, is currently being re-evaluated after project costs came in over budget. What began as a state-funded …
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Jerry Lowery
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8/8/25
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White County Budget Committee met Aug. 4 to continue the county’s effort to pass a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and a new proposal has been sent to full court, which will meet Aug. 18.
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Josh Austin
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8/8/25
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY - CNZ103: Both lanes of Genesis Road (SR-298) are closed from LM 8.35 to LM 9.02.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SR-28 (US-127) bridge construction and paving from north of I-40 (LM 17.8) …
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8/8/25
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Posted by Kim Swimdell Wood
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8/8/25
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This past week, White County had the privilege of hosting the Region 3 Leadership Summit of the Association of County Mayors. It was an honor to welcome county leaders from across Middle and East …
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Denny Wayne Robinson
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8/7/25
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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood
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8/5/25
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If you’ve driven by the upper parking area across from South Carter Park, you’ve likely seen some recent activity. That area is the future home of Sparta’s new skateboard …
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Jerry Lowery
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8/4/25
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