July 31, 2010 - 03:52PM
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New four-way stop in La Vergne
Posted by amayes on: Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 15:45:54 |
The City of La Vergne will be installing new stop signs at Hollanridge and Toyna Drives, making it a four-way stop. We will be installing them on Monday Aug. 2 and they will be covered until Mon. Aug. 16th. We will also install stop ahead signs and 4-way signs on the stop signs.
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City receives 15th straight GFOA Award
Posted by amayes on: Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 14:29:8 |
The City of La Vergne has been awarded with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
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Water Break - Repaired
Posted by webmaster on: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 16:27:39 |
The water break effecting the south side of interstate has been repaired.
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Water Break - South Side of Interstate
Posted by webmaster on: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:56:45 |
Currently there is a water break effecting the south side of interstate. Citizens in the effected area are asked to conserve water until full service can be restored.
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Trick-or-treating to take place on Oct. 31
Posted by amayes on: Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:24:8 |
Trick-or-treating, the annual Halloween celebration, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 31, according to Mayor Ronnie Erwin.
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Rutherford County Curb-Side Pick Up
Posted by webmaster on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 23:39:52 |
Rutherford County will be doing curb-side pick up of storm damaged property and debris. County crews will begin pick up on Tuesday, May 18th for those individuals that have registered with Rutherford County Emergency Management (RCEMA) and FEMA.
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City to re-enforce parking ban Monday
Posted by amayes on: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 15:14:53 |
The City of La Vergne's ban on parking on the streets will go back into effect on Monday, May 24, according to Mayor Ronnie Erwin. He had lifted the ban on May 3 because of the flooding.
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State Health Dept. - Free Tetanus Shots
Posted by webmaster on: Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 17:23:50 |
The State of Tennessee Health Department will be giving free tetanus shots to anyone that came in contact with the recent flood waters.
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City Codes - Waste/Brush Collection – StormWater
Posted by webmaster on: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 0:22:36 |
The City Codes, Public Works, and Storm Water departments are here to assist citizens with their cleanup and rebuild needs.
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FEMA coming to La Vergne
Posted by webmaster on: Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 23:33:11 |
Per Mayor Ronnie Erwin, FEMA should be visiting La Vergne this week to get a better awareness of the situation and to provide additional assistance for La Vergne citizens.
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Private / Personal Information - Caution
Posted by webmaster on: Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 23:17:21 |
The City has been made aware that people have been posting as officials collecting private/personal information. Please be careful to whom you provide private/personal information. Official teams will be escorted by City Emergency Services personnel.
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Convience Center Reopened
Posted by webmaster on: Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 0:39:40 |
The City has been able to reopen the Cleanup Center on Old Nashville Highway. The City was able to have additional dumpsters brought in late Saturday afternoon, said Mayor Ronnie Erwin. We are sorry for any inconvenience that the temporary closing may have caused.
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Convience Center Full
Posted by webmaster on: Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 15:54:9 |
Due to the response, the Convience Center on Old Nashville Highway is full until Monday. Citizens can still take items to the Rutherford County Dump for a small fee. The Convience Center will re-open Monday morning. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
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La Vergne disaster loans, FEMA help available
Posted by webmaster on: Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 10:16:27 |
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, call Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at: 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585
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Mayor urges TEMA to declare Ruth. Co. a disaster area
Posted by amayes on: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 11:32:23 |
Mayor Ronnie Erwin is not happy with the fact that Rutherford County was not included in the TEMA disaster area list, released yesterday.
As a result, he has urged state Senator Jim Tracy to meet with Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey today to discuss the possibility of including Rutherford County.
We will inform you of the results of the meeting as time progresses.
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Mayor instructs department to audit water meters
Posted by amayes on: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 10:13:18 |
Mayor Ronnie Erwin has heard rumors that there are some meters in La Vergne that are not being billed and are not accounted for. Therefore, he is asking for the water department and public works to conduct an audit of all of the water meters in town, making sure each one is accounted for. He also wants the departments to ensure that each of the meters is being billed the proper amount each month. This audit should begin immediately.
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La Vergne water safe to drink
Posted by amayes on: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 22:12:32 |
This message is from the office of Mayor Ronnie Erwin and the La Vergne Water Plant.
Through the recent flooding, the City of La Vergne’s water continues to be safe to drink. There will be no interruption of service due to the recent flooding.
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Trash and Brush Cleanup Center Added
Posted by webmaster on: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 15:59:44 |
A Temporarily Cleanup Center is being setup at 670 Old Nashville Highway. The center will be available for citizens to bring their damaged household items (furniture, carpet, drywall, wood, brush, etc.) for the next few days. The Center will be open from 8AM till 8PM.
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Parking on streets ban lifted for two weeks
Posted by amayes on: Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 8:21:33 |
Because of the water issues in surrounding citizes, people are coming to La Vergne to stay with relatives and friends. Due to this, Mayor Ronnie Erwin and Police Chief Ted Boyd have lifted the ban on parking on streets for two weeks ONLY.
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Assessment Teams
Posted by webmaster on: Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 11:15:48 |
The City and Emergency Management would like to ask all citizens to please help by providing information to the assessment teams as they are in your area.
The teams are here to collect essential information, however please continue to also contact your insurance carriers as they can provide you assistance with repairs.
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Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment teams
Posted by webmaster on: Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 11:3:40 |
Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additionally aid.
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Road Closers Due to Weather
Posted by webmaster on: Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 20:42:16 |
At this hour several road remain closed due to high water or damage from the weather. Road crews are out monitoring the conditions and plan to have all roads opened back up as soon as possible.
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Weather / Emergency Center
Posted by webmaster on: Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 13:40:36 |
Please keep Non-Essential travel to a minimum. Emergency Center Setup at City Hall 5093 Murfreesboro Road.
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REMA helping La Vergne citizens
Posted by amayes on: Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 11:34:51 |
Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the Rutherford County Emergency Management agency is in town and are going to the four sections of town, helping people out who are stranded in their homes or need assistance. A police officer will be going with them.
Also, TEMA approved the disaster area request last night and are on their way to La Vergne to assess the damage.
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La Vergne declared disaster area
Posted by amayes on: Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 20:47:4 |
Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that he is declaring the City of La Vergne a disaster area, he said tonight. With the blessing of Rutherford County Ernest Burgess, Erwin is going to send an e-mail to TEMA to get the process started.
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WEATHER ALERT -- EMERGENCY CENTERS
Posted by webmaster on: Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 16:7:11 |
Due to the weather the City and Box100 have opened emergency centers at the following locations:
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Free Shred Day To Celebrate Earth Day
Posted by webmaster on: Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 8:14:38 |
In observation of Earth Day, on Saturday, April 24, the Rutherford County Environmental Education Program, in partnership with MaxShred, a locally owned on-site document shredding company, will offer a free local shred day from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the county courthouse.
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Locations for those needing Census help
Posted by amayes on: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 13:23:34 |
Citizens can get assistance with their 2010 US Census questionnaire at the following places.
La Vergne Public Library Mondays and Saturdays 9am-2pm and Thursdays 3-8pm
La Vergne Senior Center Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am-2pm
La Vergne Civic Auditorium Mondays and Thursdays 12-5pm and Wednesdays 3-8pm
La Vergne Multi-Purpose Bldg Saturdays 10:30-3:30pm
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Pubic Hearing - Overlay Districts - April 6th
Posted by webmaster on: Monday, March 22, 2010 @ 20:34:45 |
There will be a Public Hearing on April 6th, 2010 at 6:30 pm regarding the implementation of two overlay districts within the City of La Vergne. See Public Hearing-Overlay Districts for more information.
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Spring issue of LV Times now available
Posted by amayes on: Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:40:12 |
The Spring issue of the La Vergne Times is now available on this web site. You can find it at the bottom of the home page.
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City offices, buildings closed
Posted by amayes on: Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 7:31:56 |
The City Buildings -- including the La Vergne Senior Citizen's Building -- have been closed today due to the weather.
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City open for business
Posted by amayes on: Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 8:18:34 |
The City of La Vergne offices are open today, Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced.
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City salting hilly roads first
Posted by amayes on: Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 10:29:43 |
Mayor Ronnie Erwin said Sunday morning that he is working on getting the side roads salted as soon as possible.
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City closing at 10 a.m. due to weather
Posted by amayes on: Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 9:33:59 |
The City of La Vergne offices will close at 10 a.m. due to the weather conditions, according to Mayor Ronnie Erwin. They will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 1.
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Speed limit change on Lake Road
Posted by amayes on: Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 11:43:26 |
Next week, the City will be posting a 35 mph speed limit on Lake Road from the start of the La Vergne city limits to Waldron Road. Lake Road runs next to Rock Springs Elemtary School and is the road to get to McFarland Pointe subdivision.
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Inclement Weather Closing
Posted by webmaster on: Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 14:36:39 |
Due to inclement weather City offices will be closing at 2:30 PM today. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
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