City of Sparta, TN - Government

Update for the Christmas Parade Today

🚨 Important Christmas Parade Announcement! 🚨

ℹ️ Updates for floats & participants:

• Floats will unload their passengers at Civic Center / Pearson Park, near the ball fields.

• DO NOT TURN INTO THE COURT SQUARE! It will be occupied for the Christmas Tree Lighting

• After passing the Courthouse, Fire Trucks with passengers will unload at the Senior Center. Floats will unload passengers at the Pearson Park Civic Center – ballfield lots. Vehicles dispersing Eastbound will simply stay on Bockman Way. Vehicles dispersing Northbound, Southbound, or Westbound will turn south on Butler, West on Maple, and very quickly South on South Young Street, proceeding from there. Panther Drive is an option for access to 111.

• Horse Trailers may be parked at the Old Middle School, or on North Main Street if traction is a concern.

ℹ️ Updates for community & spectators:

• Please do not let children run on to the road near the floats to collect candy.

• This is a rain or shine event! The parade will only be canceled if there are severe thunderstorms or inclement weather that will be put volunteers and spectators at risk.

• The Sparta Christmas Tree Lighting on the square will take place after the parade. The concert will begin at 5:30PM with the tree lighting to follow.

• The parade will start at the high school parking lot, turn right onto Polk street, left on Hampton Drive, left on to Bockman away. The parade will remain on Bockman traveling east from OneBank to the Courthouse.

🎄 Saturday, December 9th • 4PM

Get Pumped. Dairy Queen is coming to Sparta. We heard you Sparta. More later

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Sparta will be accepting employment applications for the position of



Senior Center Director


Application forms and job descriptions can be obtained at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, call 931-836-3248.



It is the policy of the Sparta Senior Center not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, s*x or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services and activities.

Visit our web site at https://www.spartatn.gov/job-opportunity-senior-center-director to download a Job Description and Application

Public Notice of a Meeting for Sparta/ White County Senior Citizens Board

Notice is hereby given that the Sparta/White County Senior Citizens Board will be having a meeting at the Senior Citizens Building at 332 E Bronson St., Sparta, TN 38583, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 4:30 pm in a public session. The building is accessible for those with disabilities. Additional information concerning the above may be obtained by contacting the Senior Center at 931-836-3663.

Notice of Board Work Session
A Board work session will be held immediately following the regular meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen which begins at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The work session in the second floor conference room at City Hall, 6 Liberty Square is open to the public. The purpose is to discuss the personnel and other various city related items.

UPDATED Trash Schedule:

City of Sparta Public Works Department
HOLIDAY TRASH PICKUP SCHEDULES

Holiday trash collection for City of Sparta customers will be as follows for the upcoming holiday season:

Christmas –

No trash pickup on Monday the 25th or Tuesday the 26th.

Trash normally picked up on Monday , December 25th will be picked up on Friday, December 22nd.

Trash normally picked up on Tuesday, December 26th will be picked up on Wednesday December 27th.

South Carter St. transfer station:
Closed on December 25th and opened till noon December 26th.

New Years Day -

No trash pickup on Monday January 1st 2024.

Trash normally picked up on Monday January 1st will be picked up on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.

South Carter St. transfer station:
Closed Monday January 1st, 2024.

Please have Trash Carts curbside by 6:30 AM

Extra boxes or holiday trashcan be scheduled for special pickup by calling the Sparta Public Works Dept. at 738-2281 during normal office hours.

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃
If you’re looking for the best places to take your kids tonight, here is a list of places that will be hosting Halloween Events for kids! We have some amazing businesses and churches in our community who are making sure the kids in our community have a safe and Happy Halloween! Please share this post in hopes to get the word out!

Go follow their pages and show your support!
Life Church - Sparta
North Sparta Church of God
White County Warriorette Basketball
Blessed Hope Baptist Church
Hampton's Crossroads Baptist Church
Sparkle City Tanning Salon Boutique
NHC Healthcare Sparta
Chestnut Oaks Farm Store and Kitchen
Dovie's
LaLa's Cupcakes, Etc.
Mountain Sno & Salads to Go
Doyle Volunteer Fire Department
Granny’s Soft Serve & More

Happy Halloween from the City of Sparta, TN - Government

Here is a list from The Expositor of places that will be having candy.

Stay Safe tonight

Public Service Announcement

If you are looking for a place to get your Flu Shot, look no further.

A new trash truck. YES.

Friday Night, October 20th

This will be the last Bluegrass music event for the year. Due to the colder weather, it will be at the Civic Center starting at 7 pm

The groups for October will be The Bilbrey's and Valley Grass

Come check out this Free Event

UPDATE:
All routes will be completed today. Thank you for being patient while these trucks were being repaired. They will be back to regular schedule next week.

The truck is out and picking up trash today!

Just set out your cans and we will try out to have all routes completed by Saturday afternoon.

We are hoping to have all Trash routes picked up by Saturday afternoon! We will begin tomorrow morning, so please have your cans out and ready! Thank you!

It's almost here! We are only Two days away from hearing this spectacular, award-winning bluegrass lineup, some of the best craft and food vendors around and an amazing classic car show! You don't want to miss it! Excited to see everyone Saturday!
Booths open at 9am and music will begin at 11:15am!

Due to some unforeseen circumstances the City will not be able to complete the garbage route for the week. The trucks are down and are being repaired as quickly as we possibly can.

We will be extending the hours of the City Transfer station located at 167 S Carter St. to 6:00 am - 5:00 pm to help with this inconvenience.

See y'all Saturday!

Opening ceremonies begin at 11:15am this year followed by an unprecedented lineup of AMAZING music!! See y'all Saturday!
Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass - Classy and Grassy
Carley Arrowood Music
The Kody Norris Show
Blake Williams
Authentic Unlimited Band
Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers

P.S.: Be sure to bring your lawn chair!

The City of Sparta is accepting employment applications for the position of

Administrative Clerk

Starting Pay $16.94/hour ($35,230.78/year)
All Benefits begin after 90 days
• Vacation accrues at 3.334 hours per month
• 8 Hours Sick Leave Per Month
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday Leave
• 2 personal days per year

The City of Sparta pays 100% of the following benefits for the employee
• Health Insurance -with a $500 out of pocket
• Dental
• Vision
• Long Term Disability
• $50,0000 Life Insurance Policy for Employee
• Family Insurance Plans are Available
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Legacy Plan (City Contributes 13%) and 457/401K Retirement Plan Options
Uniforms Provided
Free YMCA membership
Requirements must be at least 18 years of age high school diploma or GED and a Valid TN driver’s license

For applications go to https://www.spartatn.gov/employment-opportunity-administrative-clerk or Sparta City Hall 6 Liberty Square, Sparta, TN 38583. For other information or questions contact Human Resources Lorie Jeffries at 931-836-3248.

It is the policy of the City of Sparta not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, s*x or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services and activities.

The City of Sparta is accepting employment applications for the position of

Police Officer

Starting Pay 18.93/hour ($39,365/year)
Paid Overtime (No Comp Time)
Paid Training
All Benefits begin after 90 days
• Vacation accrues at 3.334 hours per month
• 8 Hours Sick Leave Per Month
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday Leave
• 2 personal days per year

The City of Sparta pays 100% of the following benefits for the employee
• Health Insurance -with a $500 out of pocket
• Dental
• Vision
• Long Term Disability
• $50,0000 Life Insurance Policy for Employee
• Family Insurance Plans are Available
Tennessee Consolidated Retirement Legacy Plan (City Contributes 13%) and 457/401K Retirement Plan Options
Uniforms and Equipment Provided
Take home car policy to surrounding counties
Free YMCA membership
Beards allowed
Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age High school diploma or GED Valid TN driver’s license Must pass physical exam, drug test and psychological exam.

For applications go to https://www.spartatn.gov/employment-opportunity-police-officer or Sparta City Hall 6 Liberty Square, Sparta, TN 38583. For other information or questions contact Human Resources Lorie Jeffries at 931-836-3248.

It is the policy of the City of Sparta not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, s*x or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services and activities.

Monday, October 9, 2023, paving will continue on Breeding Dr., Allen Dr., and Turntable beginning at the red light to the city limits in front of the middle school. Please be aware of some congestion in these areas.

Only TEN days away!!

Congratulations Authentic Unlimited Band!
We are excited to have them perform at Liberty Square this year!

Congratulations to Authentic Unlimited Band! They were named the New Artist and Vocal Group of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association during last night's Awards ceremony held in Raleigh, NC!! this amazing band will be performing right here in Sparta on October 14th. Don't miss them!

Congratulations Steve Chandler!
yes, be sure and congratulate him when you see him at our Liberty Square Celebration!

Thank you to the city’s public works department under the leadership of Dillard Quick and Greg O Neil today for jumping quickly to repair the broken main water line. The entire crew did an excellent job today.

Thanks to our police department for helping with traffic flow.

Thank you to Raj Patel and Peacock for providing water, pizza and soft drinks to our team as they worked.

Thank you to Mr Kurt Dronebarger for helping pass the word to relieve some traffic in the area.

And a special thanks to Suzie Haston and 911 center for making a much needed phone call to inform our citizens.

Thank you to the expositor for helping get the word out of the issue.

And last but not least, thank you to Mindy Stone for the city updates on our page.

Please forgive me if I missed anyone. This took a team today.

I am blessed to be surrounded by a professional group of workers and a wonderful community.

You all make this ole Mayor proud.

ATTENTION!!!

Please avoid this area if possible.

A water leak has developed at Bockman Way and N. Spring St. The road is not closed at this time, but it may get congested until we can get it fixed.

The trash truck is currently down. We are working diligently to get it back up and running as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

City of Sparta

The City of Sparta is accepting employment applications for the position of

Street Laborer

Application forms and job descriptions can be obtained at Sparta City Hall, 6 Liberty Square, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM until 4:30 PM. The open position starts at $15.00 with benefits and paid time off. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, call 931-836-3248.

It is the policy of the City of Sparta not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, s*x or disability in its hiring and employment practices, or in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services and activities.