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…
Category: Planning
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,…
Fresh Ideas: About Greenways
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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?” Â The answer was they hoped to…
Hobby Lobby? TJ Maxx? BRING IT!!!
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We at This is La Vergne were overjoyed to see the post on the city web page today about The Shoppes at StoneCrest coming to our great city! This shopping area will be located just across the city limit line…
Goodbye November, Hello December
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November has been quite a month for La Vergne! We’ve had contrasting weather patterns – from warm temperatures to cold, rain to sunshine. And now snow is possible this Tuesday? Did you know we have our own local weather expert? …
If You Could Name Streets
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I know there is no chance of this happening, but here’s what I’m thinking. So we have streets named after the old TV show Dallas. We have streets named after baseball players. We want to attract young urban professionals, families,…
Possibilities & Opportunities Through Grants
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With the recent changes within our City leadership, I often think that we have more possibilities for LaVergne. It would be wonderful to see positive change that directly involves and affects the community. However, in a city government that may…
Seeking Applications for City Committees
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Do you have the expertise to serve on a City Board or Committee, or ever thought about it, LaVergne?  I do have to admit the thought has crossed my mind a time or two! Well it’s time to get out…
Transportation Planning Meeting
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I received this from the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. FYI… Rutherford County Mayors to Host Community Conversation with Area Citizens on Landmark Regional Transportation Plan Rutherford County’s political leaders Mayors Bragg, Burgess, Dover, Erwin, & Tune in partnership with…
LaVergne Loses Head of Planning Commission
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From Alderwoman Mosley, This is a very sad day for all of La Vergne. The city has lost a wonderful friend and the Chairman of our Planning Commission. Mr. John Rutledge passed away yesterday. Mr. John donated many years to…