Sparta, County seat in White County, Tennessee, United States.
Located at the base of Cumberland Plateau, Sparta extends along the Calfkiller River with an elevation of 281 meters above sea level.
The Tennessee legislature considered Sparta as a potential state capital during early voting sessions before eventually selecting Nashville as the final location.
The city organizes Friday Night Bluegrass on the Square from May through October, continuing the musical legacy of resident performer Lester Flatt.
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport provides air transportation services to Sparta residents from its location 11 miles north of the city center.
Seven buildings within Sparta hold positions in the National Register of Historic Places, including the Sparta Rock House from the 1830s.
Location: White County
Inception: 1809
Elevation above the sea: 281 m
Website: http://spartatn.com
GPS coordinates: 35.93222,-85.46972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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