Sparta, TN is a small town located in White County, Tennessee. It is known as the “World’s Gateway to the Cumberland Plateau” due to its scenic location and is popularly visited by tourists for its hiking trails, camping grounds, and fishing spots. Sparta has a reputation for being an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, but there are plenty of other things to do here including visiting historical sites such as the Military Memorial Museum or the Sparta Train Depot. Whether you’re looking to get away from it all or explore something new, Sparta has something for everyone.
The reviews of this small town are overwhelmingly positive with visitors frequently complimenting the friendly people, excellent services and activities ranging from outdoor adventures to festivals that take place throughout the year. Moreover, many locals have commented on how great the schools in Sparta are and how much they appreciate having such a safe environment for their children. And if you're looking for somewhere unique off the beaten path that still offers plenty of attractions and entertainment options then look no further than Sparta TN.
based on 3 ReviewsGet to know Sparta with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Sparta
Small Town Close to Everything You'll Want - 4/29/2019
We moved to Sparta, TN almost two years ago.
We visited the year before that and while we have been coming to east Tennesse for over 25 years... it only took one visit to Sparta to change our minds of where we wanted to really live.
Sparta has that small town feeling we were looking for. Where traffic means you have to wait for 5 cars to go by. Where there is a town square where you can buy antiques or what the local artists have to offer. Where there is a coffee shop all the locals like to visit and sit and chat for a while.
Sparta also happens to be right at the edge of where the Upper Cumberland Plateau drops about 1,000 feet. This allows for it to have more Caves and Waterfalls per square mile than anywhere in the country!
If you like taking hikes in beautiful surroundings a great place to live. Within 30 minutes I can be 7 State Parks each with its own charm and amazing views.
The cost of living is lower than
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SHOP SPARTA - 1/23/2010
I AGREE THAT THERE IS NOTHING HERE IN SPARTA, TO DO I SHOP MORE IN COOKEVILLE,,AND COLUMBIA THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO OFFER. SPARTA SHOULD GET SOME BIG COMPANIES TO LOCATE HERE FOR BETTER JOBS, AND MORE SHOPS AND A RECREATION CENTER, BOWLING ALLEY, STUFF THAT WOULD MAKE US WANT TO STAY HERE AND TAKE OUR FAMILIES TO. WE WOULD SPEND OUR MONEY HERE IF THERE WHERE MORE THAN JUST A FEW SHOPS TO SPEND IT ON. I HAVE BEEN THINKING OF MOVING TO COLUMBIA FOR YEARS THERE IS ALOT MORE THERE TO DO AND JOBS ARE BETTER,THE ONLY THING I LIKE ABOUT SPARTA IS MY FAMILY IS FROM HERE AND I LIKE ALL THE
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HA Shop Sparta? - 11/23/2009
All over this town you see signs that say SHOP SPARTA FIRST! What a load of crap! They want us to spend our money here in our town but they offer no place to shop and the price of every thing is so much higher that it pays to drive 20 mile out of the way to another county! The list goes on and on about Sparta. There is NOTHING HERE for people to do. Come one if they want us to Shop Sparta First then let companies come in to out
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