White County

Created 1806 from Jackson and Smith counties; named in honor of John White (1751-1846), Revolutionary War soldier who saw action at Brandywine, Germantown and Stony Point, and was the first white settler of White County.

Did You Know? Bluegrass legend Lester Flatt called White County home. Flatt was one of the first bluegrass musicians to play in New York's Carnegie Hall. He was also a regular on the Grand Ole Opry.

Population23,364

County SeatSparta

Land Area (SQ Miles)377

State SenatorSen. Charlotte Burks (15th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.3978

State RepresentativeRep. Charles Curtiss (43rd District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.1963

County MayorThe Honorable Herd Sullivan
Office: 931.836.3203

District Office ContactJamestown Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
629 North Main Street
Jamestown, TN 38556
Phone: 931.879.2361
Fax: 931.879.2389

Mailing AddressP.O. Box 964, Jamestown, TN 38556

Local Links and ResourcesWhite County Chamber of Commerce
Sparta Expositor
Burgess Falls State Natural Area