Wondering what’s happening around town this week? Want to plan a little further out? Our community calendar can help you stay caught up.    

This week:    

  • Monday, April 13 – Free In-Person Tax Preparation Service at Sparta/White County Activity Center. Call to make an appointment: 888-227-7669  
  • Wednesday, April 15 – Early Voting begins at the White County Courthouse. Bring Photo ID and proceed to the Election Commission office on the second floor. 
  • Friday, April 17, 1pm – Access and Visitation Program Information Session. Join UTK SWORPS and TN DHS Child Support Services for an informational session on the Access and Visitation Program hosted by Judge John Meadows at the White County Justice Center General Sessions Courtroom. 111 Depot Street, Sparta. 
  • Saturday, April 18, 8am – 12th Annual Shady Brady Memorial Ride benefitting the Tennessee Fallen Firefighter Memorial. Sparta Firehall, 715 N Spring Street, Sparta. 
  • Saturday, April 18, 7am – The Caving Cow Half Marathon/5K at Cumberland Caverns.https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Mcminnville/TheCavingCow5KandHalfMarathon  
  • Saturday, April 18, 11am – 2pm – Meet and Greet with Joe Hallums, White County Executive Candidate. Sparta Civic Center, 514 E Bockman Way, Sparta.   
  • Saturday, April 18, beginning at 11am – Second Annual Spring Festival. Local Artisans and Vendors with handmade items, jams, jellies, baked goods, and more. Chestnut Oaks Farm Store, 7355 Burgess Falls Road, Sparta. 
  • April 18 – 19 – Weekend After the Masters Golf Tournament at the Sparta Country Club. 931-254-9820 to sign up.  

Coming up:     

  • Saturday, April 25, 8am – 9:30am - First Responder's Support Group sponsored by Life Church. Meet at Doyle Fire Hall, 5220 McMinnville Highway, Doyle.  
  • Saturday, April 25 – Poker Run to benefit Xtraordinary Popcorn hosted by 1938 Social, 109 W Bockman Way, Sparta.  
  • Saturday, April 25, 1pm – 4pm – Meet and Greet with Sheriff Candidate Daniel Trivette at Quebeck/Walling Community Center. This event will include a Town Hall Style Q & A Session from 2pm – 3pm.   
  • Saturday, April 25, 6:30pm - Volcano: A Comedy Show in the Volcano Room! At Cumberland Caverns. 
  • Monday, April 27, 4pm - 6pm - Lego Night at White County Public Library. This event is intended for children in elementary school along with their families.  
  • Saturday, May 2, 6pm – 9pm – A Night on the Red Carpet Father/Daughter Dance presented by Sparta-White County Rescue Squad at Duck Pond Manor, 655 Duck Pond Road, Sparta. For tickets, contact a Squad member.   
  • Monday, May 11 – Blood Drive at White County Sheriff’s Office, 111 Depot Street, Sparta. This will be a Blood Assurance event.  
  • Saturday, May 16, 10am - Marty McFly's Blue Light Ride starting at Pearson Park in Sparta. 
  • Saturday, May 16, 5pm – 9pm  Sock Hop and Cruise in on the Square in downtown Sparta.   
  • Saturday, May 23 – Special Warriors Poker Run hosted by 1938 Social, 109 W Bockman Way, Sparta.  

If your organization has an item for the Community Calendar, e-mail your information to spartainfo@mainstreetmedia.llc. The Community Calendar will be published at mainstreetjournal.llc/sparta every Sunday. 


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