Between his military service and many years as a truck driver, Bob Simon has traveled extensively. He knows exactly what states are most amazing: Montana, Oregon, and Alaska because of their sheer beauty. However, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas are not…
Activities & Events, General Info, Veterans Day
The Day to Honor Our Veterans
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As the daughter of a 20-year Air Force veteran, I grew up around military bases. The sound of fighter jets taking off and landing lulled me to sleep for the first 17 years of my life. Upon retirement, hearing crickets…
Activities & Events, Family, Kids & Pets, General Info
Autism and Law Enforcement Training
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Autism and the Law Enforcement Response This is a great learning opportunity for those in Law Enforcement, and Victim Advocates. Autism Tennessee will be hosting a free training event, September 19, 2019 at the Multi Purpose Building located behind City Hall,…
Activities & Events, Family, Kids & Pets
2019 Miss La Vergne Beauty & Baby Pageant Underway
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I’ve been a volunteer for the Miss La Vergne Beauty & Baby Pageant for eight years, now. It’s been such a great experience watching these young people grow into our future leaders. I’ve also had the pleasure to work with so many…
City Business, City Committees, Editorials, Elected Officials, General Info
All the King’s MEN
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When I ran for alderman in 2016, one of my platforms was to model the selection of LaVergne committee membership to be similar to the way that Nashville selects members. When Nashville has committee openings, members of the council will…
Community Service, Kudos Well Done BRAVO, Old Timer's Festival, Oldtimers Day, Random Stuff
Who Deserves to Be Grand Marshal?
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As a former city employee and current member of the Parks & Recreation Committee, I have first-hand experience in how someone is selected as grand marshal of La Vergne parades. As an employee, I sat down with the mayor and…