Goblins and Goodies at the Park
Thousands of children are expected to follow a candy trail on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in La Vergne. The annual “Goblins and Goodies at the Park” is free and includes a hayride, games, and a hike along the trail to “trick or treat” from local…
Halloween Activities Still On Schedule in La Vergne
There’s plenty of Halloween activities available this fall for families. The La Vergne Parks and Recreation Department is busy preparing for the Goblins and Goodies in the Park as well as a new event, the Zombie Night at the Park! The new Zombie Night at the Park is scheduled for October 23 at Veterans Memorial…
Parks Department Announces 2020 Old Timers Festival Grand Marshal
The 2020 Old Timers Festival parade grand marshal has been selected by the Parks and Recreation Department. Dr. Theowauna Hatchett is the current principal at La Vergne High School and is a longtime La Vergne resident. Over the years Dr. Hatchett has earned many degrees in her pursuit of education. She has served as both…
Old Timers Festival Scheduled for October 17
The annual Old Timers Festival, presented by TDS Telecom, is back for another look into to the past. This year’s theme is Cruisin’ Thru the Ages and will feature a vintage car show with automobiles from several decades. All the fun gets started Friday night with a live concert at Veterans Memorial Park. Starting at…
La Vergne Public Library Starts Holiday Reading Program
A new reading program aims to bring patrons back to the La Vergne Public Library after being closed for months due to COVID-19. The new Holiday Reading Program begins October 1 and continues through December 17. To participate anyone who visits the La Vergne Public Library during that time and checks out a book will…
City Begins New Program to Re-Vegetate Residential Streamsides
The City of La Vergne Stormwater Department has begun a new program that will help residents who live along streamsides. The “Re-Vegetate Your Streamside” program aims to prevent erosion and loss of land where streams run through residential areas. The best way to help keep your stream bed stable is to plant a variety of…
Mayor Cole Proclaims October 4-10 to be Fire Prevention Week in La Vergne
Mayor Jason Cole has declared October 4-10, 2020 to be “Fire Prevention Week” in La Vergne. The proclamation was presented to Chief Ronny Beasley at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop on October 1. The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years…
City of La Vergne to Reopen Building Lobbies to Public
The City of La Vergne will be reopening its building lobbies beginning September 1. At City Hall, visitors are required to wear a mask and check in with a front desk receptionist who will direct them to the appropriate office. If an office is at capacity then the Board Room will serve as an overflow…
Police Chief Mike Walker Announces Retirement
The City of La Vergne is preparing to bid farewell to its police chief after nearly a decade of service. Chief Mike Walker announced his upcoming retirement at the Thursday night Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop. Chief Walker was sworn-in in August of 2011. He was recently retired from the Tennessee Highway Patrol after…