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…
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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,…
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…
July 4th in LaVergne
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The temperatures are going up – just in time for La Vergne’s 4th of July celebration. Hundreds of friends, neighbors, and guests will gather for lots of children’s activities, live music, great food, and (finally) a spectacular fireworks show at…
Summer in the City
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There are a lot of fun activities planned in La Vergne this summer – with plans extending into fall events as well. Mark these dates on your calendar, read my editorial comments on each, and know that EVERYTHING listed here…
Speak Up: What Do You Want from Parks & Recreation?
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NOTE: There are multiple links to a parks & recreation survey in this article. Click just one of them and make your voice heard! In my job as Town Recorder in Wartrace, I have the good fortune of working with…
Batter Up in La Vergne!
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We are so pleased that the city has entered into a new agreement for youth baseball and softball. There have been some ups and downs over the last seven or eight years – from the city hiring its own athletic…
Let’s Share the Love and Include ALL Kids
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The city has hosted a “father-daughter dance” for Valentine’s Day for several years now. It has always been a spectacular event. There have been so many happy little girls dancing with their daddies. But there is a sad and tragic…
Flags Available for Field of Freedom
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Several years ago, the city of La Vergne began holding an annual Veterans Day Ceremony – a beautiful tribute to the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. The past couple of years, residents have been…
Fresh Ideas: Little Free Library
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About five years ago, I approached our wonderful La Vergne Public Library director about promoting the idea and/or sponsoring the “Little Free Library” movement in our city. The funding just was not there nor was there a groundswell of support…