Minute with the Mayor

The City of Sparta is proud to host the upcoming Middle Tennessee City Mayors Meeting right here in our community. This newly formed organization is focused on uniting municipalities across our region to work collaboratively on the challenges and opportunities we all face in serving our citizens.

We anticipate welcoming approximately 30 mayors from across Middle Tennessee to downtown Sparta this week. Together, we’ll discuss pressing issues affecting our cities and strategize ways to bring a stronger, unified voice to state leadership—ensuring that the needs of our municipalities are clearly heard.

This marks the second meeting of the group. The inaugural meeting was hosted by Mayor Lori Burnett in Livingston, and we are honored to continue the momentum here in Sparta.

In other city news, the budget for the new fiscal year has officially passed on second reading, and the new cycle is underway. We are currently accepting applications and résumés for the position of Fire Chief. In the meantime, our dedicated firefighters continue to do an outstanding job managing operations. At this time, no specific hiring timeline has been set.

I also want to commend the professionalism and quick action of our City Public Works Department and Sparta Police Department during the recent house fire. Their swift, life-saving decisions were truly commendable. I also extend gratitude to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, our fire personnel, and all emergency services involved. Please continue to keep the affected families in your prayers.

Be Safe, Finish Strong, and God Bless.

Jerry Lowery, Mayor-City of Sparta