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The City of La Vergne, TN July 31, 2010 - 03:52PM |
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Economic Development La Vergne's great location fuels rapid growth Rutherford County's retail trade base is made up of over 331,000 people. It has developed into a retail center attracting shoppers from a 10-county region. Part of the reason for this phenomenal growth is the close location to major interstates - Interstate 24 runs directly through La Vergne and Interstate 65 and 40 are within 15 miles-as well as the availability of major city resources in nearby Nashville, Smyrna and Murfreesboro. The northernmost city in Rutherford County, La Vergne is proud to be the home to international companies such as Bridgestone, Ingram Books, Ingram Entertainment, Waldenbooks, and more. Below are links to available related materials. Economic Development Ordinance Economic Development Profile Subdivision Map Zoning Map Demographic Statistics Area Demographics: Population 26,427 (2008 census) Five-mile radius population 70,000 (Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce) 25 square miles of inhabited city limits. Owned 84.2%2 Rented 15.8%2 Community’s growing population has a median age of 30.8 years old.2 Average Household Income: $58,674 (Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce) Representative Market: Bridgestone/Firestone Banks Beauty shops Food stores Ingram Book Ingram Entertainment Restaurants Waldenbooks/Borders Books Inc. Auto parts stores Access and Traffic: Immediate access to Interstate 24 Easy access to Interstates 65, 40, 840 Within two miles of Smyrna Airport Within eight miles of Nashville International Airport. Rail access Daily Average Automobile Counts: Waldron Road/Parthenon Blvd. 16,320 Murfreesboro Road (41/70) 29,500 Coming from Nashville, more than 6,000 get off at the Waldron Road exit Assets & Special Features: Workforce of more than 35,000 including: Borders Group - 701 **Bridgestone/Firestone - 1,800 Cinram, Inc. - 1,000 Hennessy Industries - 289 Hollywood Video - 300 **Ingram Book Company - 1,658 Quality Industries - 515 Parthenon Metal Works - 319 Venture Express - 500 **As of March 2008, Two of top 10 employers in Rutherford County are in La Vergne. Reasonable property taxes (lowest in Rutherford County). Liquor by the drink and package. 2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 *Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Contacts
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce For more information from the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce's office of Economic Development, contact Holly Sears at 615-893-0345 or connect to their website at www.rutherfordchamber.org or see their sponsored site at www.rceconomicguide.com. |
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