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…
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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…
2013 Year in Review
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Actually it has been a pretty decent year here in LaVergne – from the LHS Marching Band winning the regional championship for the second year in a row…
Philanthropy Big in LaVergne
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There have been a couple of items that have recently caught our attention here in our sweet little city. Â Several businesses have stepped up to the plate with contributions that will benefit our residents. First we want to note the…
Man It’s Like a Ghost Town Here
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It’s obvious that most online conversations have shifted from blogs and over to social networking sites (read: Facebook). That’s okay, but we still want to start the car and drive it around the block over here now and then. Therefore,…
Saturday’s Stone Soup
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Let’s throw a bunch of stuff in the pot and see what we can cook up this Saturday in LaVergne! Early Voting Early voting is underway! If you are a registered voter in Rutherford County, you can stop at any…
The La Vergne Garden Club Wants YOU!
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The La Vergne Garden Club is seeking new members to join it’s ranks. The group is being formed to promote horticulture, environmental conservation, community pride, beautification, and assistance of neighbors. At this time they are still an informal club, but…
Our Library Stepped It Up
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I bought a dozen donuts, three gift cards, and made a donation yesterday as part of a fundraiser held on behalf of the La Vergne Public Library. I know not everyone thinks it is appropriate for a distinguished entity such…
Weekend Update: Radio Show & Welcome Sign
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I admit that I didn’t listen to the show on WGNS live. But after I finally tucked in the kids last night, played my Facebook games until they bored me, and realized there was nothing on tv, I listened to…
Open Thread: On Patriotism and Civic Pride
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We were blessed this week in La Vergne to host the Carry the Load walkers traveling 1,700 miles from West Point, New York to Dallas, Texas in 27 days. The courageous group of veterans passed all the way through Rutherford…