Mike Sparks

Charles Michael (Mike) Sparks, age 69, son of Charles William Sparks and Ouita (Carmical) Sparks Huitt, was born May 20, 1952, and passed away April 13, 2022. Mike is preceded in death by his parents and son, Justin Sparks. He is survived by his wife, Dana of the home; two sons; Tyler Sparks and Michael Sparks (Kenna); a daughter-in-law, Deanna Sparks; four grandchildren; Kyle, Krista, Maci and Ashlin; and a great-granddaughter, Scarlett.

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Kerry Roberts, R-Springfield, have proposed legislation to extend a tax cut that makes it less expensive for gun owners to safety store their firearms. Representative Sparks told WGNS the owner of a Middle Tennessee gun safe store has seen an increase in...

The American Conservative Union (ACU) presented Tennessee State Rep. Mike Sparks with the Award for Conservative Excellence during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, Feb. 26. Above Photo: Tennessee State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, far right, received the Award for Conservative Excellence during the Conservative Political Action Conference...

A true servant of public education, Bulloch County Board of Education Chairman Mike Sparks, announced on Friday that he will not seek another term in office. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of my 12 years on the Board,” said Sparks. “I’ve served almost 50 years in education, and after much prayer, I believe it is time for me to step aside and allow others to serve. I believe in asking God for direction, and it has been confirmed to me that it’s time.”

Mike Sparks has announced he will not seek re-election to the Bulloch County Board of Education. Sparks currently serves as the board chairman. This decision will end his 50 years of service to the citizens of Bulloch County through public education. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of my 12 years on...

OPINION by Rep. Mike Sparks (R) Tennessee voters spoke loud and clear last November when they overwhelmingly elected Republicans to represent them at every level. I’m extremely proud that Republicans in the Tennessee General Assembly have delivered on the promise to uphold conservative values, increase economic opportunities, improve public safety and strengthen education. We still have much work to do and we will continue to work to address these priorities during this upcoming legislative session.

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 the 2021 legislative session, Sparks supported conservative positions 90 percent of the time, according to an analysis of roll call votes by the ACU. The rating was the third highest score given to any member of the Tennessee House or Senate.

SMYRNA - American Federation for Children (AFC), a national organization that works to provide families with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children, recently unveiled the “Education Freedom Pledge.” The pledge seeks to unite lawmakers, candidates for office, and voters around the important issue of education freedom. In Tennessee, State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) was the first lawmaker to sign the pledge.

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 or avoided purchasing course material due to an increase in pricing. Additionally, 29 percent have opted out of the courses completely because of the soaring cost of textbooks.

State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) continues to support the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office in addressing textbook affordability for Tennesseans pursuing degrees in higher education. 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...

Recently on WGNS Rutherford Magazine Show heard Sunday nights at 5p.m. on 100.5 FM, 1450AM and online at WGNSradio.com I had invited guests Joni Bryan, Director and founder of the 917 Society, Nashville attorney Ramona DeSalvo and John Taylor, a Franklin realtor, both of whom are leaders with the Convention of States. Both leaders were in the studio to talk about the COS initiative for Constitution Day and how we all can work together with others like 917 to share the Constitution with the next generation.

Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, that will make it less expensive for gun owners to safely store their firearms has officially been signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee. House Bill 761 incentivizes the safe storage of firearms by exempting the purchase of gun safes and gun...

In this current atmosphere of political polarization and discord, there is one issue which unites nearly all Americans, left, right and center: the need for Congressional term limits. Hence, the Tennessee House of Representatives deserves great credit for its bipartisan vote on April 8 to press the issue. I was...

State Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna, and State Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis, today announced bipartisan legislation that will make it less expensive for gun owners to safely store their firearms. House Bill 761/Senate Bill 0551 will exempt the purchase of gun safes and gun locking devices from state retail sales tax...

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. Sparks will serve on the House Commerce, Education Instruction, and Finance, Ways, & Means Committees, along with the Finance, Ways, & Means Appropriations Subcommittee. “As a...