February 04, 2012 - 02:33PM
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City has special holiday hours
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, December 22, 2011 @ 12:53:50 |
City offices will be closed during holidays.
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When the Tinsel Comes Down, Dispose of Live Trees Properly
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, December 22, 2011 @ 12:1:45 |
Live trees can be dropped off after holidays at Public Works for disposal.
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Retailers open for business on Waldron Road
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 @ 16:17:13 |
Shop local during these last days of Christmas shopping.
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Ribbon cutting set for plumbing manufacturer
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, December 12, 2011 @ 11:34:46 |
HOLDRITE manufacturing to hold grand opening on Friday.
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LaVergne employees recognized for outstanding service
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, December 8, 2011 @ 16:17:40 |
Employees recognized for competent, professional work throughout the month and year.
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LaVergne Toy and Food Drive brings cheer during holidays
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, December 5, 2011 @ 13:12:40 |
Bring toys, new clothes, or non-perishable non-expired food items to the police station or any fire station until December 14th to help needy families.
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Smoke testing of sewer to begin December 6
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 @ 15:14:58 |
If your neighborhood is scheduled for the smoke testing, it is advisable to pour a gallon of water into each floor drain prior to testing.
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City Administrator steps down
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, November 28, 2011 @ 20:12:17 |
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Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners Announced
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, November 28, 2011 @ 10:9:45 |
Poster contest winners enjoy pizza party at fire station.
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Road Closure to Begin on November 28
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, November 18, 2011 @ 14:1:17 |
Part of Mason Road will close for water main installation.
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LaVergne thanks city workers who served in the military
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, November 11, 2011 @ 14:14:26 |
The City of LaVergne thanks all men and women who served this nation. We honor your courage, strength, and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
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Parade of Lights to usher in holiday season
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, November 10, 2011 @ 12:14:16 |
Ho Ho Ho ... "Winter Wonderland" Parade of Lights coming to LaVergne.
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Information session on school board districting
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 @ 13:7:49 |
LaVergne wants seat on school board.
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Cook-off to determine best chili chef in LaVergne
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, November 7, 2011 @ 16:42:39 |
Purchase tickets in advance from 5:00-8:00pm at Sav-a-Lot on Tuesday, Nov. 8th and Wednesday, Nov. 9th.
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School Evacuated for Kitchen Fire
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, November 4, 2011 @ 12:42:47 |
No injuries or damage reported from school fire.
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Keep Your Home Foreclosure Prevention Event Aims to Help
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, November 4, 2011 @ 4:34:10 |
Help available to homeowners from trained foreclosure prevention counselors.
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Veterans to be honored at La Vergne ceremony
Posted by ktyson on: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 @ 17:12:32 |
"Day is done, gone the sun." TAPS to be played at Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony.
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How to Help the Deason Family
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, October 28, 2011 @ 17:20:1 |
Family lost everything in Monday morning fire.
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House destroyed by early morning fire
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, October 24, 2011 @ 15:44:4 |
Homework assignment played big role in saving family.
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Use caution on how and what you burn outdoors
Posted by ktyson on: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 @ 15:12:43 |
Do's and don't of outdoor burning.
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LaVergne Trick-or-Treat to be on Halloween night
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 16:42:53 |
Little ninjas, ladybugs, and other costumed kids to be out in force on Halloween night. Keep their safety as your first priority.
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Firefighters visiting schools during Fire Safety Month
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 15:21:36 |
Fire engines and ladder trucks to roll up to elementary schools for students to hear about fire safety.
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Softball Tournament scheduled for local family
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, October 14, 2011 @ 11:16:39 |
Proceeds of softball tournament to benefit La Vergne’s last remaining volunteer fire fighter
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Clean Sweep drug take-back scheduled
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, October 13, 2011 @ 14:53:36 |
Need to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications? Here's how!
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Main line malfunction causes water shortage
Posted by ktyson on: Saturday, October 8, 2011 @ 15:5:20 |
Neighborhoods are asked to minimize water use through the weekend due to a water line malfunction.
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La Vergne fills key positions throughout city
Posted by ktyson on: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 @ 20:17:48 |
Several key positions have been filled in the City of La Vergne. The city has named new directors in the Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments, as well as an assistant treasurer and city planner.
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La Vergne city workers volunteer for Read to Succeed
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, September 22, 2011 @ 12:2:37 |
Guest readers participating in schools across the city.
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La Vergne Receives Financial Award
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 @ 13:37:35 |
City takes top honor for seventeenth straight year.
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La Vergne Named Affordable City by CNN Money
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, August 18, 2011 @ 16:42:18 |
City selected as one of 25 most affordable places in the nation to live.
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Hydrants Being Flushed
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 @ 12:34:45 |
Hydrants are being flushed for next two to three weeks.
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Traffic Light ON
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, August 11, 2011 @ 9:32:36 |
The light at Stones River Road and Old Nashville Highway is now operational. Please be aware of this as you approach the intersection.
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La Vergne hosts National Night Out Against Crime
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, July 29, 2011 @ 11:39:58 |
Join us for this annual event on Tuesday, August 2nd from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
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Borders Notifies City of Closure
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, July 25, 2011 @ 13:2:29 |
Displaced workers may contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development for information about adult education, unemployment, labors laws, and other information.
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State endorses city actions on distressed water system
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 15:48:53 |
State Water and Wastewater Financing Board reviews corrective action taken by City.
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Firework Safety & the Law
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 15:56:39 |
Here is a brief overview of the city ordinance that addresses the use of fireworks.
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La Vergne to Name City Royalty at Upcoming Pageants
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:6:48 |
Pageants to be held in September for young and old!
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Petition Circulating to Unincorporate City
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 16:43:57 |
Fact Sheet: Citizens seek to surrender city charter.
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Sewer Line Work Closes One Lane
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 14:13:2 |
A small portion of Stone Ridge Parkway is down to one-lane for sewer line work.
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LaVergne Fire and Kroger team up to provide weather radios
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 17:12:26 |
The Fire Department of the City of LaVergne is teaming up with Kroger to bring weather radios to residents at minimal cost on Saturday.
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Comparison of City Employees
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 14:46:47 |
The previous announcement contained a graphic that did not convert. This announcement contains the information.
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City Budget Ordinance Calls for Increase in Property Taxes
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 14:41:1 |
Public hearings are scheduled at 4:30pm on Thursday, June 2nd and at 6:30pm on Tuesday, June 7th for Ordinance 2011-11.
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Hydrants being flushed by Water Department
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 15:3:33 |
Slight water pressure reduction a possibility while hydrants are flushed in city.
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Weather Radio Programming Available
Posted by ktyson on: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 13:29:57 |
Have a weather radio that doesn't seem to work? Free help is available!
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Lane Changes Coming Saturday on Waldron Road
Posted by ktyson on: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 12:57:9 |
Traffic shift expected this weekend - drive with caution.
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Water and Sewer Rates Likely to Increase
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 10:35:57 |
Second Reading of Ordinance 2011-06 is scheduled May 3rd at meeting of Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Ordinance would increase water and sewer rates to residences and businesses.
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Laborer Needed for Storm Water
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 9:5:25 |
The position of storm water laborer is now available in the Engineering/Storm Water Department. Applicants have until May 9th to apply. For more info, click Employment and Current Openings.
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La Vergne Job Openings
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 11:28:54 |
Full time positions available, along with several seasonal jobs.
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Library Position Available
Posted by ktyson on: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 9:0:11 |
City is accepting applications for Circulation Supervisor/Assistant Director at the La Vergne Public Library. Go to "Employment" and "Current Openings" for detailed information or call (615) 793-6295.
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LHS Choraliers Win Big in St. Louis – Honor Escort Planned
Posted by ktyson on: Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 9:57:43 |
Join us tonight between 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. to welcome home our fantastic La Vergne High School Choraliers! After competing in St. Louis this weekend, they snagged an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall next year!
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Quick response aids area hit with light to moderate damage
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 13:11:41 |
Monday storms sweep through area and damage residential structures.
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Summer Workers Needed
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 9:16:46 |
Several summer positions are open for Parks & Recreation.
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Special Thanks to Rescue Squad
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 15:38:22 |
We want to extend our special thanks to the La Vergne Rescue Squad for their help Thursday night on the scene of the semi-truck accident. Your volunteer spirit is greatly appreciated.
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Mike Walker selected as La Vergne's director of public works
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 9:16:55 |
Public Works Department under new leadership with selection of Mike Walker as director.
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Backflow prevention important part of spring cleaning routines
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 10:42:2 |
Protect drinking water by avoiding backflow contamination.
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New look coming for city water bills
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 12:47:13 |
Postcard water bills being phased out starting at the end of March.
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City expanding social media outreach
Posted by webmaster on: Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 14:2:19 |
In 2011, La Vergne tweeted its first message, ''The City of La Vergne is now OFFICIALLY on Twitter! We welcome followers to keep up with news, talk, and general info!''
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La Vergne commemorates history with special program
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 19:26:25 |
Did you know the city almost burned entirely down during the Civil War? Did you know we used to be called Buchananville? Come to "Celebrate La Vergne" on Saturday to learn more!
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La Vergne congratulates teachers of the year
Posted by ktyson on: Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 16:16:0 |
Dedicated to educating children throughout our community, we proudly salute our teachers of the year!
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Ribbon Cutting Today, Meeting Tonight
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 19:50:37 |
Reminder: La Vergne Senior Center is holding its ribbon cutting ceremony for expansion @ 10:00 a.m. Also, Board of Mayor & Aldermen meet @ 7:00 p.m. tonight at City Hall. The public is welcome.
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Contamination discovered behind local business
Posted by ktyson on: Sunday, February 27, 2011 @ 19:54:36 |
Ground contamination being investigated by environmental officials.
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$150,000 available to qualified residents
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 14:7:11 |
Grant money available for low- to moderate-income families to make home repairs.
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Family's Home Heavily Damaged by Early Morning Fire
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 @ 9:40:51 |
La Vergne fire fighters respond to fire in Stones River Cove subdivision. Severe fire, smoke and water damage to home.
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Traffic School Rescheduled
Posted by ktyson on: Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 19:43:53 |
La Vergne Traffic School originally scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2011 has been canceled due to inclement weather. The new date is Thursday, February 17th at 7:30 p.m. Contact the Court Clerks's office at (615) 287-8630 with any questions.
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Fire damages youth building of Miracle Baptist Church
Posted by ktyson on: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 16:9:23 |
An early morning fire at Miracle Baptist Church was extinguished quickly, but youth building suffers extensive damage.
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Congratulations to Cool School LHS
Posted by webmaster on: Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 14:26:26 |
The City of La Vergne congratulates La Vergne High School for being Channel 4's 'Cool School' today. To see the video featuring the school, visit WSMV-TV - http://www.wsmv.com/local-video/index.html
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LaVergne finance director is Certified Municipal Officer
Posted by ktyson on: Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 14:1:53 |
Phillis Rogers, Director of Finance and Water Billing, was awarded the Certified Municipal Finance Officers certificate after completing a rigorous two-year program.
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New 4-Way at Anna Gannon and Floyd Mayfield
Posted by webmaster on: Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 10:35:42 |
The Public Works Department will be installing a new 4-way at Anna Gannon and Floyd Mayfield. It will be active in approximately three weeks (around 2/14/11).
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Planning Commission Workshop - Rescheduled
Posted by webmaster on: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 @ 12:57:56 |
The Planning Commission workshop originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2011 has been moved to Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 5:30pm.
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Senior Center Closed - due to inclement weather
Posted by webmaster on: Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 7:24:41 |
Due to inclement weather the La Vergne Senior Center will be closed Monday, January 10, 2011. The La Vergne Senior Center closes anytime Rutherford County Schools are closed.
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City Offices Closed - due to inclement weather
Posted by webmaster on: Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 7:10:33 |
Due to the inclement weather the Mayor has announced that City offices will be closed today (Monday, January 10, 2011). Emergency Services and Public Works employees will continue to be out checking streets and assisting were needed. Additional updates will be provided as they become available.
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Public Works taking live Christmas trees
Posted by webmaster on: Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 19:12:54 |
The La Vergne Public Works Department will be accepting live Christmas trees through January 21st, 2011.
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