* The Tree City Peaches 8U softball team, a team based out of McMinnville which plays games across the mid-state, is looking to add one or two girls to fill their roster. Those wishing to join must have been born on or after Sep. 1, 2016. For more information, call or
Three longtime friends have seen their career paths merge to offer McMinnville a new place to treat yourself.
Lauren Argo, Kaylee Campbell and Kade Wilcher have teamed up to offer three businesses under the umbrella of Caroline Jade & Co. at 109 N. Spring St. in McMinnville. The three, specializing
The White County Middle School Warriorettes softball team enters the 2026 season with a fresh roster, renewed determination, and the same championship expectations that have defined the program for the last several years. Despite losing eight starters from last year’s impressive squad—a team that went 23 and 4,
The White County Middle School baseball program enters a new season with the steady guidance of head coach Jonathan Wilkerson, who returns for his second year at the helm. After five total years coaching baseball, one at the high school and now four with the middle school, Wilkerson says this
Christy’s Country Cooking and Catering has brought a new country-style food truck to Sparta, offering the kind of meals that feel right at home for a community rooted in local flavors and long-standing Southern food traditions. The truck made its debut on February 3 and has already made its
White County High School senior Estee Willis earned first place at the Rotary Club of Sparta 4-Way Speech Contest on Thursday, securing a $100 scholarship award and advancing to represent White County at the Rotary district-level competition. Willis’ winning speech addressed a timely education issue impacting students nationwide: the debate
White County Schools is celebrating a major win this week as the Tennessee Department of Education officially designated the district as a “High-Performing Local Educational Agency.” This distinction was accompanied by a state award of over $607,000. Tennessee has approximately 150 school districts, and White County School District was
The White County Board of Education voted Thursday night to begin the process of hiring a company to conduct a districtwide facilities infrastructure audit.
School Board Chair Bob Young said the district is looking for professional advice as it plans future building and maintenance projects. Many of the most urgent
Election time can be confusing. Every candidate is vying for your attention. In a small town, it’s even more chaotic because chances are you know the candidates personally – or you have a friend or relative that does. But the friend who is best for a day at the lake
The City of Sparta has officially completed the purchase of a downtown building on Liberty Square, approving a budget amendment to account for the more than $1 million transaction. The building at 13 Liberty Square, formerly owned by Christpoint Church, now becomes the third adjacent property on the western block
In a move aimed at improving land use and updating long-outdated property records, the City of Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously Thursday night to abandon several unused rights-of-way and return those easements to adjoining property owners. The decision helps the city clear old utility corridors, unused sections
