Demographics
City of La Vergne
The City of La Vergne, incorporated in 1972, is a general-law
charter municipality. City government is conducted under the
mayor-alderman system. The mayor serves a four-year term and
is elected at large. The city council is composed of four
members, which are elected for staggered four-year terms. They
are also at large.
Profile
During much of the 1990s, La Vergne has had the good fortune
of being the fastest growing city in the state of Tennessee.
Now claiming nearly 27,000 people, the City has one of the
largest industrial parks in the state. It also can boast one
of the largest subdivisions in the state.
With 25.1 square miles – 24.8 of which are inhabited – the City
also counts 21 miles of shoreline in its boundaries. With
Interstate 24 running through the city limits (Exit 64) –
and Interstates 40 and 65 close by -- location is a benefit
to the city and attributes to its large number of
internationally known businesses such as Ingram Book, Ingram
Entertainment, Hot Topics, and Bridgestone.
Being within 500 miles (a one-day’s drive) of the population
center of the US is also a great benefit to the city and its
businesses.
In the residential area, La Vergne’s small-town feel with big
city access accounts for the 149 percent growth during the
1990s.
Census 2000 results:
censtats.census.gov/data/TN/1604741200.pdf
Workforce
Total Labor Force in La Vergne – 50,000+
Total Labor Force in Labor Market Area – 1,031,178
Government:
Insurance rating – 5
Zoning regulations: yes
Planning Commission: yes
Board of Zoning Appeals: yes
Industrial Development Corp: No
Senior Citizen’s Advisory Board: yes
Library Board: yes
Beer Board: yes
Beer sales: yes
Liquor by the drink: yes
Packaged liquor: yes
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: yes
Greenway: yes
Economic Development: yes
Taxes:
Property—
Local $1.00 per $100 assessed value
County $2.80 per $100 assessed value
County Sales Tax – 2.75%
State Sales Tax – 6% on food and food ingredients; 7% on all
other tangible personal property unless specifically exempted
Combined Sales Tax - up to 9.75% Tennessee does not have an
income tax
Miscellaneous Numbers:
Post Office, 793-3806
Rescue, 793-6022
Rutherford County Ambulance, 898-7790
Rutherford County Animal Control, 898-7740
Rutherford County Convenience Center— Sand Hill Road, 793-5159
Rutherford County CrimeStoppers, 459-CLUE (459-2583)
Rutherford County Election Commission, 898-7743
Rutherford Co. Health Dept., 355-6175
Rutherford County Sheriff, 898-7770
License Plates, 459-9692
Emissions Information, 399-8995
Driver’s License, 898-8037
Chamber of Commerces:
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, 793-5444
Web Site: www.rutherfordchamber.org
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 743-3000
Web Site: www.nashvillechamber.com
Transportation:
Air Service:
Smyrna Airport (2 miles)
Web Site: www.airnav.com/airport/38n/a
Nashville International Airport (8 miles)
Web Site: www.nashintl.com
Both have rental car capabilities
Highways:
Federal –
I-24 (goes through city limits)
I-65 (13 miles)
I-40 (15 miles)
State –
41/70 (Murfreesboro Road, goes through city)
840 (10 miles)
Motor Freight:
Terminals – 5
Railroads:
CSX Transportation Railroad
Public transportation:
Relax and Ride bus service (Nashville to Murfreesboro),
van pool, car pool, coordinated through the Regional
Transportation Authority (862-8833).
Media:
Newspapers—
Tennessean, Nashville (Daily)
Nashville City Paper (Daily)
Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro (Daily)
Murfreesboro Post, Murfreesboro (Weekly)
Rutherford A.M. (bi-weekly)
Many ethnic newspapers, radio and TV shows also exist
Many papers available on-line
Many area magazines also available
Radio—
WMOT, WGNS
TV—
ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PBS, WB, UPN, other independent
stations La Vergne Gov’t Access (Cable Channel 3)
Climate:
Average Temperature:
Annual -- 57.1°
January – 36.4°
July – 78.8°
Annual Average Precipitation – 53.75
Misc:
Banks: 5+
Churches: 26+
Restaurants: 20+ sit down and fast food
Hotels/motels: 5
Campgrounds: 2
Clinics: 4
Dentists: 2
Chiropractor: 1
Boat docks: 2
Percy Priest Lake:
La Vergne has more than 21 miles of coastline, bordering Percy Priest Lake. Two islands in the
lake are included in La Vergne’s city limits.
Two public boat docks – Hurricane Creek and Pooles Knob – lead to the lake. Youth Incorporated Ranch, a camp
for young people, is also on the shores of the lake.
The lake is governed by the TWRA rules and regulations.
The lake is man-made (it was opened in 1969) by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Honors and Awards:
Excellence in Financial Reporting Government Financial Officers Association (17 years straight)
J.R. Fleming Award for "Outstanding Water Treatment Plant".
Excellence in Transportation, from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Environmental Award for La Vergne Greenways, Southern Area Business Council of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Hometown Leadership Award (given to then Mayor Mike Webb) from the National Center for Small Communities and Wal-Mart.
Excellence in Public Safety, from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Excellence in Water and Waste Water Services, from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Excellence in Communications, from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Excellence in Parks and Recreation, from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Excellence in Aging Programs, from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Wayne Hansard Award of excellence in parks maintenance given to Parks Maintenance Supervisor Cecil Painter. Given by the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association.
Four-Star Renovated Facility Award for Seniors Center renovation. Given by the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association.
Excellence in Planning, from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Excellence in Economic Development, from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Four-Star Renovated Facility Award for Mankin Park renovation. Given by the Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association.
Excellence in Water and Waste Water Services, from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
Excellence in Police Programs (community policing and Police Athletic League), from the Greater Nashville Regional Council.
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