Hee Hee

Hey gang, Ivy here.
I just spent some time playing around on the City of La Vergne website, and found the funniest poll. It was a poll asking if people participated in online polls, haha.
Here’s the link
Seems someone up at City Hall has a great sense of humor.
Hard-hitting news from your dedicated war correspondent,
Ivy

LaVergne Lake - Love It or Hate It?

The name of LaVergne’s up-and-coming elementary school - LaVergne Lake Elementary School - has caused a stir from when it was first whispered about. The small group of well-meaning volunteers were probably very honored to have a hand in naming the school. From talking to one of those committee members, he said there were [...]

Brandon Out of Hospital

I don’t know this teenager, but he must be pretty stoic from everything I’ve read about him. LaVergne teen Brandon Brewer has a rare disease which has necessitated a small bowel transplant. His body began rejecting this organ, so he was admitted to a hospital in Seattle, Washington.
Brandon was released from the hospital [...]

Vandals Strike Again

Vandals struck a few neighborhoods last week in Smyrna. This week, vandals crossed into La Vergne and struck several homes and a school bus. Most of the damage was buste d windows. I hope the police capture these culprits.

Weekend Fun

We’re wrapping up our second week of school… how many of our kids have brought home colds or other crud to share with everyone? (I’m raising my hand.. bleh). This is also a good time to remind our kids not to share combs, hats, brushes, etc. And we all know why. [...]

Countrywide Home Loan Deal

I just visited with Cheryl White, sales manager with the Smyrna branch of Countrywide Home Loans. She told me her boss has agreed to allow FAST closings. If you are interested in buying a home, have one picked out, etc. and apply for a home loan with them by 12:00 noon tomorrow (Wednesday, August [...]

LHS Teen Loses Hope

UPDATEHere’s a link to Garrett’s obituary in the Tennessean. I want his family and friends know how very very sorry we are.
I haven’t found this in the news, but a freshman at LHS ended his life on Wednesday. The high school observed a moment of silence for Dwight Garrett Perrine. Parents, our kids are [...]

Open Letter to High School Vandals

Dear Dorkfish,
We know that teenagers and young adults are passionate about the things they believe in. However, when your passion becomes “criminal” you need to step back and reconsider your actions or you will pay a high price. When you vandalize, it is a poor reflection on your family, your school, and your [...]

As Scooby Would Say, "Rut Row"

Breaking news from the Daily News Journal. The LaVergne v. Smyrna freshman football game has been cancelled tonight due to vandalism. It appears that SHS was seared into LHS’s field, damage that will be quite costly.
I haven’t heard yet if the big game tomorrow is also cancelled.
Man.

Frenzied Excitement

I’m getting giddy with the excitement of Oldtimer’s Day coming up! Here’s a link to today’s Daily News Journal with all kinds of cool things planned.
Old Timers’ Day whipping into shape
Also in the news for LaVergne is the city is being given a $100,000 grant for recreation. The money is earmarked to build [...]