Sparta, Tennessee

Sparta, Tennessee
Sparta's business district
Nickname: 
Bluegrass USA
Location of Sparta in White County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 35°55′56″N 85°28′11″W / 35.93222°N 85.46972°W / 35.93222; -85.46972
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyWhite
Area
  Total
6.72 sq mi (17.41 km2)
  Land6.72 sq mi (17.41 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
919 ft (280 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
4,998
  Density743.42/sq mi (287.05/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38583
Area code931
FIPS code47-70180
GNIS feature ID1269179
Websitespartatn.com

Sparta is a city in and the county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 5,001 in 2020.

The Calfkiller River flows through the city. Seven sites in Sparta are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.