Profile for Sparta, Tennessee, TN

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 21. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 4.5 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Lester Flatt, musician

Local festivals include:

• White County Fair - Aug. 31-Sept. 8, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Burgess Falls State Natural Area, South Carter Street Riverfront Park

Historic sites and museums: Rock House Shrine

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Listed places near Sparta

Cemeteries (47)

Communities (1)

Libraries (1)

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9% of Sparta residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Sparta ancestry & family history guide.

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• Genealogy page (TN GenWeb) for White County
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• White County Ancestry forum
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• Ancestry.com - TN data
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• National database of cemetery records
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• Crime in White County
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• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
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• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Sparta was $15,340, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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10% of Sparta residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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Sparta festival dates:

• White County Fair - Aug. 31-Sept. 8, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Sparta include Sparta Residential Historic District ... View historic districts

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• Post history questions in White County genealogy forum

Median rent in Sparta, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $266.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $645.

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Libraries in Sparta include White County Public Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Sparta include Sparta Expositor

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White County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Sparta political report.

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The average commute time for Sparta workers is 15 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

• Sparta travel guide
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