RuCo Property Assessor Rob Mitchell Discusses Potential Youth Chess Program

Mar 09, 2023 at 02:08 pm by Justin Stokes 9

Can the game of chess help prepare students for a bright and successful future? Some community leaders believe so. “Chess is a game that requires integrity,” says.... Read More

Mike Sparks earns endorsement from Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association

Oct 10, 2022 at 09:00 pm by Voice Wire 1

(Rutherford County, TN) State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has officially received an endorsement for re-election in state House District 49 from the Tennessee Professional Fir.... Read More
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Mike Sparks is conservative, American Conservative Union says

Dec 17, 2021 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire 4

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, has been ranked as one of the most conservative members of the Tennessee General Assembly by the American Conservative Union (ACU). During t.... Read More
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Mike Sparks: Tennessee Comptroller addresses college textbook affordability for Tennesseans

Oct 11, 2021 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire 1

Over the past several years, many published reports related to the affordability of course materials have shown that as many as 69 percent of Tennessee students have delayed o.... Read More
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Could eliminating Tennessee's state sales taxes on gun safes and gun locking devices reduce gun violence?

Mar 30, 2021 at 10:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, announced Tuesday, March 30 that they have sponsored bipartisan legislation that will make it less exp.... Read More
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Mike Sparks announces state House committee assignments

Feb 08, 2021 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville, appointed State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, to serve on four House committees for the 112th Tennessee General Assembly.&n.... Read More
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Mike Sparks: DeBerry's voice amplified as member of governor's cabinet

Dec 14, 2020 at 12:00 pm by Voice Wire 2

The year 2020 will go down as being known for COVID-19, social-distancing and the political ambush of John DeBerry by the Tennessee Democratic Party. DeBerry, a Memphis Democr.... Read More

Mike Sparks honored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Oct 27, 2020 at 08:53 am by Voice Wire 2

State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna was honored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Association of Tennessee Alphamen for his work as a state legislator during the 111th General.... Read More
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Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association endorses Mike Sparks in 2020 election

Oct 08, 2020 at 10:28 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, recently received an endorsement from the Tennessee Professional Fire Fighters Association for the Nov. 3 House District 49 electio.... Read More

Mike Sparks releases 2021 legislative survey

Oct 06, 2020 at 09:15 am by Voice Wire 1

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, released his legislative survey for 2021 asking constituents of Tennessee House District 49 for essential feedback. The survey questions ref.... Read More

Sparks: Democracy Dies in the Darkness

Sep 16, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire 2

A few years ago, I decided to go back to Middle Tennessee State University and take the remaining few hours to complete my college degree. After attending a few semesters part.... Read More
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Brandon Thomas: Confederate symbols are here to intimidate

Sep 10, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire 4

Outside of a Black-owned business in Nashville, a box with a Confederate flag hung from a tree. The box wasn’t about history: it was about intimidation. The box, which h.... Read More
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Brandon Thomas: Why our healthcare workers deserve better than Mike Sparks

Sep 01, 2020 at 07:00 am by Voice Wire

Recently, State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, presented HR 8001 to the General Assembly, "A Resolution to commend local governments, healthcare workers, long-term care facilit.... Read More

Mike Sparks honors health care workers during special session

Aug 21, 2020 at 08:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, unanimously passed a resolution honoring health care workers on the front lines in the fight against Covid-19 during the 61st Extraordinary.... Read More

MTSU's David Urban is an honorary colonel thanks to Mike Sparks

Jul 24, 2020 at 11:00 am by Voice Wire

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, recently announced MTSU's David J. Urban, Ph.D., of Murfreesboro, would be presented with the honorary title of Tennessee Colonel Aide de Cam.... Read More

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