La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews (pron: Mayes) was one of 248 law enforcement officers to graduate from the spring session of the FBI National Academy on March 13. “It was an absolute honor to be selected to participate in the FBI National Academy’s 293rd session,” says Chief Moews. “It’s been a dream for my career to one…
The La Vergne Fire Rescue Department is excited to announce the department hosted its first live burn training exercise at its new training facility. This significant milestone represents a major advancement in the department’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safety and preparedness for its firefighters. Six live burns were conducted during the…
A citizen is receiving high praise from the La Vergne Police Department for their heroic actions during a foot pursuit. A La Vergne officer recognized a woman who was parked in a handicapped spot in La Vergne. The woman had several warrants and after attempting to make contact with the woman, she fled, and eventually…
One person is displaced after a house fire in La Vergne on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the home on the 300 block of John Henry Drive around 1:30 p.m. after reports of heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage. Firefighters were able to quickly get the fire under control. No one was…
La Vergne police are looking for help to identify two people of interest in a recent robbery. Police were called on Wednesday, February 14 around 1:30 p.m. after the men robbed the City Limits Jewelry & Repair on Murfreesboro Road, claiming to have weapons. After leaving the store, the subjects lead police on a foot…
One of the officers shot in La Vergne last October returned to light duty more than three months after the incident. Officer Ashley Boleyjack was responding to a call on October 21, 2023 on Stones River Road with Officer Greg Kern when they got into an altercation with a subject who ended up shooting both…
The highly-anticipated Independence Day Celebration will be back at Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, for the annual fireworks spectacle. This year’s show will be put on by Pyro Shows, Inc. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the music starts at 6:00 p.m. This year’s live music will be performed by “Bueller”, an 80’s…
The City of La Vergne is conducting a special census to get a more accurate count of the people who call La Vergne home. The La Vergne Special Census Committee is starting to collect information beginning June 1, 2023. Conducting a special census will ensure the City of La Vergne receives its full share of…
A non-profit organization that aims to help people celebrate Memorial Day is making a stop in La Vergne this year. Everyone is invited to join ‘Carry the Load’ for a community fellowship and a show of support for our veterans, service members and first responders. The rally in La Vergne on May 20 will begin…
A La Vergne home was severely damaged due to a large structure fire. The emergency calls came in around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3 at a home on the 400 block of Forest Ridge Drive in La Vergne. The La Vergne Fire Rescue Department responded and arrived to find a structure in the back…