Several years ago, the city of La Vergne began holding an annual Veterans Day Ceremony – a beautiful tribute to the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. The past couple of years, residents have been…
Category: Holidays
Bob Simon Named Grand Marshal of Christmas Parade
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It pleases us to no end that Mr. Bob Simon has been selected for the honor of grand marshal of the Sixth Annual Parade of Lights, our 2016 Christmas parade! I have known Mr. Bob for several years and there…
Let’s Chat… Christmas Parade, Burn Ban, and Sheriff
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Let’s chat about the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. GOOD STUFF It’s time to plan for the annual Christmas parade in La Vergne – the Parade of Lights. We started this parade in 2011, so this makes it the sixth…
Oh Boy! July 4th in La Vergne
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UPDATE FROM CITY: 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…
Parade of Lights is coming this weekend!
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A scant five years ago we were posing the question to our new mayor and aldermen, why can’t we have a Christmas parade? Well, the new mayor was sworn in and two new aldermen were sworn in. And the next…
Thanksgiving Thanks to Fire Fighters
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In a true act of kindness, neighbors of the Lake Forest subdivision got together to show their appreciation to firefighters at Station 3 on Bill Stewart Blvd. on Thanksgiving Day. Our “people of the week” (yes I just made that…
Project Feed
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La Vergne Middle School is planning to feed the community. This Tuesday from 3:45-6:00 PM, in the cafeteria. Come out and be a part of the community. The cost is free! Click the link to open the PDF(requires acrobat reader)…
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…
Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!
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Hello La Vergne! I trust you all have had a wonderful holiday, have enjoyed family, or just simply been a grinch, whichever floats your boat. 🙂 I’ve been wondering, reflecting mostly on this past year. Things I’ve done, people I’ve…