may want to move to Sparta, TN

[MrsMtnsOnTheMind]

Originally Posted by vacation bound

Hi all, I just bought in Sparta in July, although I have not moved there yet. I am from Fl and looking to move up there in the next few years. for now it is my vacation home. I have to say the people are fantastic. I know my neighbors already and have become close to them. In Fl I never see my neighbors except in passing and only know my neighbors behind me names. I also am a single mom with a 20 yr son. I am looking to move to a place with changing seasons, plant a vegetable garden and have horses again and be the farm girl that I truly am. I love Sparta and the quaintness of the small town. If you want the city, drive 20 mins down the road to Cookville and then come back to heaven.

I have experienced the same thing in my neighborhood. I don't see my neighbors either.....only their teenage daughter sneaking out of her window at night.

[vacation bound]

I bought in Sparta a year ago. I don't think I paid very much at all to put utilities on. I think I paid $25.00 to Caney Fork for electric and $25.00 to O'Connor Utilily for water.

[L.M.]

Hello, I am wanting to move from my location in Alabama to another. I recently visited Sparta twice....I liked it there.
Before I move anywhere I would like to know about your area. Presently I raise Dairy goats, a small flock of chickens for fresh eggs, and some produce... that for the last 4 years marketed at a small market that I am involved with when it started and I raise certified naturally grown produce, herbs and flowers. I would like to do some small fruit / vegetable production and continue with my dairy herd. I have 3 children still living at home.
Would there be an interest there for veg./fruit production with a need for dairy too so I could support my home? Are there any markets/ events closeby?
Also are there any homeschool groups in or around the area?
Thank you for your time and help in answering.
L.M. presently Alabama

[Skip-n-Bit]

We currently live just south of Sparta (Doyle/Quebeck area). The area is big on agriculture, our rented home is surrounded with cow pastures and even an ostrich farm.

Here are some links that I hunted up for you about the area:

Chamber of Commerce

The Expositor Newspaper

Crossville Flea Market

Farmers Market Info

I hope these are of help to you. Please feel free to Direct Message me if you'd like to talk some more!


Dawn