Life in Sparta, Tennessee provides something for people of all ages and interests. Modern technology and convenient transportation systems provide easy access to the world for both residents and business. The scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside, mountains and lakes of the Cumberland Valley and Plateau provide unmatched year-round recreational opportunities. Sparta celebrates its rich cultural and economic history with festivals in historic downtown Liberty Square where bluegrass legend Lester Flatt began his career. Shopping and dining pleasures abound in the vintage shops and restaurants of Liberty Square and in modern businesses along the entire length of the historic "Broadway of America" which spans the city from east to west.