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,…
Community Service, Family, Kids & Pets, We Are LaVergne
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…
Activities & Events, General Info, Veterans Day
The Day to Honor Our Veterans
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As the daughter of a 20-year Air Force veteran, I grew up around military bases. The sound of fighter jets taking off and landing lulled me to sleep for the first 17 years of my life. Upon retirement, hearing crickets…
Activities & Events, Family, Kids & Pets, General Info
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,…
Activities & Events, Family, Kids & Pets
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…
City Business, City Committees, Editorials, Elected Officials, General Info
All the King’s MEN
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When I ran for alderman in 2016, one of my platforms was to model the selection of LaVergne committee membership to be similar to the way that Nashville selects members. When Nashville has committee openings, members of the council will…