Sparta, Tennessee

About Sparta

Set in the central part of Tennessee, Sparta is a small town counting 4,989 people who proudly call it home.

Sparta holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 742 residents per square mile.

📰 Sparta News Today

• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Sparta, Tennessee - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Oct 10
• Stranded kayakers rescued near Burgess Falls WSMV · Oct 9
• Kenneth Ray Broyles Obituary (2026) - Sparta, TN - Hunter Funeral Home - Sparta Legacy | Obituary · Oct 6
• Norma Jean Clouse West Obituary October 1, 2026 Woodfin Funeral Chapels · Oct 1
• Human remains found near Wildcat Falls in Middle Tennessee WSMV · Sep 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Tennessee headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Sparta Unique

• One of 9 places in the US named Sparta — but the Tennessee one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Sparta

• Brothers Tavern — regional
• Yanni's Grille — italian
• Casa Luna — pizza
• Frank's — american
• Marioochi's Pizzeria — pizza
• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sparta

• Pearson Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Sparta

• Bon De Croft Elementary
• Cassville Elementary
• Findlay Elementary
• Northfield Elementary School
• White Co Middle School
• White County High School
• Woodland Park Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Sparta

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