This post is in response to the front page article the Expositor did confirming that Walgreens will be coming to Sparta. This is close to my heart for many reasons, and those of you who know me know why.
Mayor Tommy Pedigo, the same good ol' boy who takes care of my car insurance was quick to point out "I think it's just another source of proof... we have that Sparta is on the move, these corporate decisions (by companies) like Walgreens, (and) Rite Aid... is faith in our community that we are growing and there is a big future in small towns like Sparta."
Way to spin it Tommy! Walgreens and Rite-Aid both take advantage of all the people on Tenncare or Medicare Part D, which is around 65-70% of the county's population. That alone ensures profit from a store that has high traffic. But this is a good thing for the local Sparta economy, because those hard workers in Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga will be turning their tax dollars into healthcare, which turns into jobs and cash for the little town economies across the state.
I'll certainly agree it's the greatest piece of real-estate in the entire town and I'm excited for what it can do for the Sparta economy and appearance. It will look good to get the old destitute buildings removed and put in a fresh building that will be maintained.
If only we can do something now about the old Sonic...
http://www.spartaexpositor.com/newsdetail.asp?ArticleID=1578
Your friendly neighborhood drug dealer - 11/19/2006 09:56:00 PM
Chuck - 11/20/2006 11:41:00 AM
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