Minute with the Mayor

Just a few months ago, a resident approached me with a concern about the tornado and storm warning sirens within the city limits. They mentioned not hearing the sirens and being caught off guard by a recent storm.

During a meeting with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), their representative asked if there was anything they could assist us with.

Without hesitation, I replied, “Help us purchase weather radios for our residents to keep them informed about nearby storms.”

TVA embraced the idea as a meaningful way to support the community, and I’m thrilled to announce a partnership between TVA and the City of Sparta to provide 750 weather radios for our residents.

The Sparta Fire and Police Departments will program these radios, and we will soon begin distributing them to the community. Stay tuned to local news and social media for updates on this initiative!

God Bless, Be Safe, Finish Strong.