In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the City of La Vergne has partnered with Kroger Health to provide free drive-thru tests for anyone interested in being tested. The free clinic will be held at the La Vergne Multipurpose building at Bicentennial Park, located at 5093 Murfreesboro Road, from June 16-18 from 8:30…
On April 6, 24-year-old Patrick Dalton and his wife Bailey, 23, should have been celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Instead, Patrick fought for his life in an East Tennessee hospital bed. Meanwhile, Bailey was quarantined in the Knoxville home they share with Patrick’s parents, Felicia and Tony, and his younger brother Alex. Everyone in the…
The City of La Vergne is extending the closure of its city building lobbies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff is evaluating the situation on a weekly basis to determine when we are able to safely and responsibly open lobbies back up to citizens. This includes City Hall (5093 Murfreesboro Road), Stormwater (5175 Murfreesboro…
Mayor Shane McFarland will hold a Live televised briefing Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. to update citizens on Covid-19. To watch the briefing live on Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/cityofmurfreesborotn. The televised briefing will be carried live on CityTV and WGNS Radio and can be viewed on Comcast Xfinity channel 3 & 1094, AT&T Uverse…
Alright everyone, here it is. Here’s my interview with Chief Medical Officer of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center Dr. Schuck about COVID-19. He sat down and answered the questions you all had for him.
The Town of Smyrna is reopening Town Hall to the public, effective Monday, June 1, 2020. Modifications have been made to ensure the safety of citizens and personnel. Citizens will continue to have the option of conducting business online, by phone, or by mail. “Our decision-making is guided by maintaining the safety of our citizens…
In lieu of opening the La Vergne Public Library, staff will begin offering curbside pickup for patrons beginning June 1. Patrons may reserve books by using the online catalog (catalog.lavergnetn.gov) or by calling the library at (615) 793-7303 and pressing 2 for the circulation desk. Five items may be reserved per library card, this includes…
Rutherford County Government is partnering with Main Street Murfreesboro to promote safety measures for the upcoming Saturday Market. The Saturday Market, anticipating over 50 vendors, will open for the first time this season on Saturday, June 6 at 8:00 am in downtown Murfreesboro around the historic courthouse square. To protect vendors and patrons, Main Street…
A Middle Tennessee State University COVID-19 task force recommends ending classes for the Fall 2020 semester at Thanksgiving, stringent social distancing protocols and reduced classroom capacity limits when students return to campus in August. Formed by MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and led by University Provost Mark Byrnes, the 34-member task force created a series…
Plexiglass face shields separate shoppers and cashiers, face masks conceal smiles, and video conferencing calls have replaced evenings with friends. But despite the many ways that COVID-19 has altered our landscape and routines in recent weeks, I’m inspired by the manner in which Rutherford County residents have demonstrated consistent resilience, grace, and compassion for their…