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: Food
A Review: Gowdy’s Seafood
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There’s been a lot of talk about the newest restaurant in town, Gowdy’s Seafood. It’s located in the Kroger shopping center on Murfreesboro Road, so easy access, good parking. My husband and I decided to give it a try last…
November 2 – Food Giveaway at River of Life
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Hunger doesn’t happen just at Thanksgiving and Christmas when people are so generous with their food donations. Hunger is year round for many people in our community and one local church is actively helping to fill the need. TOMORROW (Friday, November…
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…
Bye-Bye Farmers Market in LaVergne
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There’s nothing like biting into a garden-grown tomato on a hot summer day or wiping your mouth off after gnawing on a buttery, delicious ear of corn. For those of us who are unable to grow our own vegetables and fruit,…
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…
Restaurant Week 2013: Mixed Grill Gyros
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Although this is “written” by Lola, it is really Ivy’s restaurant review. She was traveling home from a funeral in West Tennessee, so she recited as I typed. Today I had the opportunity to eat at Mixed Grill Gyros for…
Restaurant Week 2013: WillStan’s Grille
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Welcome to Restaurant Week 2013, LaVergne! Â We have lined up some writers to go out and dine this week, take photos, and let us know their opinions about restaurants located right here in our fair city. While we don’t have…
2013 LaVergne Loves! The Winners!
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Competition was very close in the 2013 LaVergne Loves contest! But we do have winners, runners up, some third place winners, and others who definitely deserve consolation prizes. Remember, this contest is all in fun and also know that to…
Favorite Thanksgiving Dish
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The cranberry sauce gives me wild heartburn, but it’s definitely toward the top as one of my favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Then there’s the turkey. The dark meat is preferred since someone has a tendency to overcook leaving the white meat…