I learned earlier today from the Daily News Journal that 24-year old La Vergne resident Brandon Brewer lost his battle with Hirschprung’s disease. I wrote about him on my personal blog in 2007 and wanted to share his story to honor…
Author: Kathy T.
City Looking at Space Needs
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As many readers already know, I am running for the office of Alderman in the City of La Vergne. A hot topic of conversation has been about building a City Hall Complex. Today I met with the City Administrator and I…
Oh Boy! July 4th in La Vergne
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UPDATE FROM CITY: 4th of July celebration Monday July 4th at Veterans Memorial Park 115 Floyd Mayfield Dr. Come check out the band Zone Status, Sam the Balloon Man, fireworks show, food vendors,and more fun!!!! Gates open at 5pm with…
Let’s Talk Dirty
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There is talk about water/sewer rates going up again in LaVergne. It was common knowledge that rates would go up thanks to regulations of the Water and Wastewater Oversight Board in the State Office of the Comptroller. We knew about…
Speak Up and Refuse to be Intimidated
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CORRECTION: Matt Church was not handcuffed. He said two La Vergne police officers who did have handcuffs out restrained his arms and shoulders and took him out the door. I have edited the opinion below to reflect this. This is…
On Tattoos
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Do you have any tattoos? My kids have them, but I’ve never been interested. I’m supposing it’s paranoia about ink poisoning or a botched job. If I ever did get one, I’d like a peace symbol, or some eloquent poetry…
It’s Budget Time. Time to Pay Attention.
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The city started its budget meetings last week, which are open to the public. But you’ll need to contact City Hall to find out the dates of the meetings because they aren’t on the city calendar and no dates have…
Compassionate, Interested Citizens of La Vergne
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The weirdest thing is happening in our city. People who used to pick sides and who have passionately campaigned and spoken against each other have become civil. More than that, they (WE) are working together again. Now they might not…
We Are LaVergne: Sgt. Chip Davis
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Sgt. Burrel “Chip” Davis has been in the news quite a bit lately, but not for the reason he might have expected. In the spring of 2014, the onset of severe headaches pushed him to seek medical treatment. The day after he told…
Parade of Lights is coming this weekend!
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A scant five years ago we were posing the question to our new mayor and aldermen, why can’t we have a Christmas parade? Well, the new mayor was sworn in and two new aldermen were sworn in. And the next…