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,…
Community Service, Family, Kids & Pets, We Are LaVergne
We Are LaVergne: Bob Simon
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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…