Sparta

Sparta is a county seat in White County, Tennessee, situated at the base of the Cumberland Plateau along the Calfkiller River at an elevation of 281 meters. The city's location in this river valley shapes its natural setting and landscape.

The city developed as the county's administrative center and gained importance through local growth and development. In the early voting on Tennessee's state capital location, this place was considered as a potential site before Nashville was ultimately chosen.

The city hosts Friday Night Bluegrass on the Square from May through October, honoring the musical tradition of local performer Lester Flatt who called this place home.

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is located about 11 miles north of downtown, providing the nearest air access to the area. Visitors should plan to use a car as the most practical way to explore the town and surrounding region.

Seven buildings in the city appear on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Sparta Rock House built in the 1830s. These older structures reflect the construction methods and architectural styles from the area's early settlement period.

Location: White County

Inception: 1809

Elevation above the sea: 281 m

Website: http://spartatn.com

GPS coordinates: 35.93222,-85.46972

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:53