When I campaigned for alderman, other people who were also running kept yelling out that they would have “fresh ideas!” if they were elected. I asked, “What kind of fresh ideas do you have?” The answer was they hoped to…
Author: Kathy T.
We Are LaVergne: Jeremy Sargent
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Right on the main road that guides residents and visitors through the heart of La Vergne, you’ll see a sign bearing possibly the best name of a liquor store in the modern history of mankind: City Sliquors. The owners are…
Patience, Grasshopper: Greenway Completion Still Months Away
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People have been asking all around town what was going on along Nir Shreibman Blvd. from near Murfreesboro Rd. to the roundabout on Stones River Rd. Many years ago the city was awarded a grant to build a greenway, but…
Bob Simon Named Grand Marshal of Christmas Parade
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It pleases us to no end that Mr. Bob Simon has been selected for the honor of grand marshal of the Sixth Annual Parade of Lights, our 2016 Christmas parade! I have known Mr. Bob for several years and there…
Let’s Chat… Christmas Parade, Burn Ban, and Sheriff
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Let’s chat about the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. GOOD STUFF It’s time to plan for the annual Christmas parade in La Vergne – the Parade of Lights. We started this parade in 2011, so this makes it the sixth…
Back to Our Roots
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As I no longer have any role with the city – either as an employee or in any official capacity – and having talked with friends who used to be faithful readers of this site, we are going back to…
A Brave Young Man
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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…
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…