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…
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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…
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…
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…
Oh Boy! July 4th in La Vergne
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UPDATE FROM CITY: Â 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…
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…
Spring Forward to Great Activities
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Your eyes might be heavy today having lost an hour of sleep thanks to moving the clocks forward an hour this weekend, but with all the great events coming up it’s well worth the extra hour of daylight! Here’s a…
Saturday To-Do List
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Every year thousands of children and adults swarm Veterans Memorial Park for “Trail of Treats” to trick or treat for free candy from local businesses, organizations, and city departments. This year from 2:00-4:00 p.m., we are guessing there will be a huge…
Old Timer’s Festival time!!
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Holy cow! It is time again for our fabulously fun Old Timer’s Festival! I am so excited, are you?  This is going to be the BEST YEAR EVER for the festival. The weather is looking fabulous and there are lots…