When I worked for the city about seven-eight years ago, a young adult came into my office seeking help. They were hungry. So hungry they had been picking up road kill for food. I was shook, man. Some Statistics: But…
Category: Family, Kids & Pets
Parade Time for Lake Forest Estates!
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Dear LaVergne Lake Elementary teachers. We love you. We love you with all our hearts. We mean it. These amazing educators have organized a wonderful event tentatively scheduled on Monday, March 23 around 11:15 a.m. If you live in Lake…
We Are LaVergne: Bob Simon
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Between his military service and many years as a truck driver, Bob Simon has traveled extensively. He knows exactly what states are most amazing: Montana, Oregon, and Alaska because of their sheer beauty. However, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas are not…
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…
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…
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…