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…
Author: Kathy T.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
La Vergne’s Liability Issues (lather, rinse, repeat)
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The word “liability” can send shivers of fear down the spine of any business or agency. To be financially liable for someone getting hurt on your property or at your event can cause fear and paralysis and is a powerful…