Sharing a recipe for crock pot chicken and dumplings. A faithful friend when someone is in trouble. A surprise hashbrown casserole. Cookies for a soldier. Character counts. It counts both in small acts of kindness and in over-the-top dedication to…
City Business, Elected Officials, Elections, Public Meetings
Filling the vacancy
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020 will be an important day in the city of La Vergne. That day, our city board will choose who will fill the recently vacated alderman seat. Resumes with interest letters were submitted from La Vergne residents…
City Business, City Management, Elected Officials, Lake Forest, Planning, Random Stuff
Public Hearing for High Density Housing in Overcrowded LFE
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The City of La Vergne is holding a Public Hearing on June 2, 2020 at 6:30. Ordinance #2020-03 addresses the proposed zoning change from R-1 (low density) to Planned Density Residential (high density). This property is located near Fire Station #3…
Random Stuff
Mr. Ash saying goodbye to LHS
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After serving more than 40 years as an educator, La Vergne High School Principal Dirk Ash is retiring from Rutherford County Schools. According to WGNS Radio, Mr. Ash posted his announcement on Twitter. “Turned in my retirement papers today. 42…
Family, Kids & Pets, Lake Forest, Schools
Parade Time for Lake Forest Estates!
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Dear LaVergne Lake Elementary teachers. We love you. We love you with all our hearts. We mean it. These amazing educators have organized a wonderful event tentatively scheduled on Monday, March 23 around 11:15 a.m. If you live in Lake…
Editorials, Housing, Planning, The Future
On High Density Housing
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Several years ago, a luxury apartment community to be built at a location in LaVergne just off of Sam Ridley Parkway was proposed. The developer requested a zoning change from industrial to high density residential. Nearby residents gnashed their teeth,…