Pictured here is Joe Finley, at the time chairman of a barbecue sponsored by the Rotary Club. The club was selling tickets for a chance at this new, 76 Datsun Honeybee that'd be given away during the event.
Work began on the new White County Library, located on South Main Street. When it finished next spring, it would stand for a good handful of decades before moving to its current location.
Carl Price, John Higgins, and Herman Buttery were all legally blind men. And yet, as employment for those with disabilities began to skyrocket in this age, all three became operators of the concession stands at Spartan Industries! Pictured with them is Thurman England, their counselor.
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By Kyle Goff
1966
The Sparta White County Civilettes were a relatively new group of volunteer workers, organized to provide food for the Civil Defense Rescue Unit, hoping to provide aid to those who put their safety on the line to help others.
That same day, the ladies worked alongside the Civil Defense Unit, which also received three state certificates for outstanding work.
1976
The Riverside Subdivision protested and petitioned against a proposed Hospital Corporation of America building a new hospital in their subdivision. While they want and hope for a new hospital to come to White County, the main proposed site for the hospital in Riverside would require clearing a lot of land, as well as the subdivision being restricted to residential construction only.
The Sparta Lions Club held its first father and son dinner this week.
John W. Cooley accepted a Tennessee Tech Distinguished Alumni Award from his brother B.E. Cooley of Sparta, during Tech's annual Alumni Banquet.
1986
Former Miami Dolphins Eugene "Mercury" Morris was the featured speaker at the new Warrior stadium for a special "Just Say No" anti-drug program.
In a nail-biting 9-7 victory, White County Warriors just narrowly claimed victory against Cookeville before a homecoming crowd. It was the first time the Warriors had netted a victory in the sport against our rival in five years.
1996
Several White County students got to partake in the Golden Eagle Stampede at Tennessee Tech. These students were considered some of the best on the rodeo circuit.
The Warriorettes volleyball team placed second in the region, advancing to substate for the yearly season. They were set to take on Chattanooga next week right after. The Warriorettes lost first place in the region to Cookeville in a close 23-21 match, with the score constantly back and forth between the two teams.
The High School Class of 1951 reunited, with nearly 100 members showing up for it. The reunion saw the members splitting up into their various elementary schools, transfer students, and other such groupings. Most of the schools that represented them do not exist today.
2006
The City of Sparta received a whopping $500,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, replacing old lines in the southeastern portions of the city's jurisdiction.
The Taste of Home Cooking event drew more than 800 visitors to the Agricultural Complex. Recipes shared by Michelle Roberts and the many, many prizes given away made it a show to remember.
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport had to pause its proposed expansion due to continuing, controversial environmental discussions about filling a 10-acre wetland.
2016
Workers began the process of setting the bridge that connected South Carter Street Park to the opposite side of Calfkiller River, adjoining the walking trail.
Ray Brown was named the new chief of the White County Rescue Squad.
Ben Lomand Connect celebrated inside Oldham Theatre after they received two national awards for their new fiber optic network in White and surrounding counties.
White County Senior Warriors claimed the first-ever Middle Tennessee Youth Football Super Bowl after a 33-12 win over Fentress County.
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