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Just wanted to let you know about the “Chad Bowman Memorial Benefit Chili Dinner”. If you remember Chad was the city employee who died from injuries from a motorcycle accident last month. The dinner is set for November 22nd from 4 till 8 pm. It is at La Vergne High School and is $5.00 per person. There will be a silent auction and baked goods for sale also. Just thought your readers might want to help the family out is some way.
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What can be done about neighbors that don’t keep up with their property? The zoning dept can’t do anything about it, they say. We need to help keep LaVergne beautiful. What can be done to promot this?
Please dont forget the LHS Choir Chili Concert tomorrow, November 7th at 6pm. The students will be showcasing individual pieces along with the entire Choralier and Concert Choir ensembles performing. Entry is $5.00 per person or $20 for family payable in cash at the door.
Please come support one of our MANY fine Youth groups in La Vergne….
My husband’s 4 wheeler was stolen out of our yard this past week. The trailer was found on Mason Dr and neighbors reported seeing a red pickup truck dropping it off. If any of you saw anything, or might possibly know anything about this, please respond here and I will get in touch with you.
Rutherford County is holding it’s Household Hazardous Waste collection Saturday, November 15th, at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro. I have seen conflicting postings about the collection times, but I called the contact listed and she confirmed 8 a.m to 2 p.m. She also warned not to wait until the last minute. I can second that because I showed up a few minutes before the collection time ended last year and they turned me away!
This may be the only collection for a year as they canceled the spring collection earlier this year to save money, so don’t miss this opportunity to safely dispose of any hazardous items you may have around your home.
For more information about the type of items they will be collecting check out this page:
http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/node/551
just wondering if anyone has heard anything about the boxing gym theyre building…any paper articles or info would be appreciated
Breakfast with Santa!
My friend asked me to post this – I suppose it could also go in the Bulletin area, but I’m putting it here, too. Master’s Touch Academy in Smyrna serves special needs kids (for example autistic or other kids). Deborah said,
Please bring your kids to this event – they can have a great time for a great cause!
We have kids already looking for gently used prom dresses. If you have some time off during the holidays, go through your closets and see if you have any pretty bridesmaid or prom dresses you can part with. Post here if you’re okay with an email link for people to reach you. If you don’t want to give out your real email, set up a free email at yahoo or google or somewhere else. When you give that out, dont use the @ and .’s but spell those words out (e.g. clown(dot)kid@aol(dot)com. That’ll keep spammers at bay.
I’ve seen several comments on the blog talking about promoting the arts. Lamplighters Theatre is presenting It’s A Wonderful Life Radio Production Dec 4-7 and Dec 11-14. They are located at Smyrna Assembly on Old Nashville Hwy, right next to CVS. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 students and $5 children 4-12.
If you like live theatre, this is the place to check out good local talent.
Just to Piggy Back what Angie B. posted about the Lamplighters Theatre……
In October, My family and I went to see Lamplighters production of The Music Man expecting to see a “local…amature…not so perfect” attempt at a great Musical only to be BLOWN away by the level of talent this group has!!
We are from Las Vegas and have seen TONS of professional productions but this one absolutely elated us with the quality of the actors, singers, sets, music, and professionalism of these people.
GO if you have never been before!!! You WILL NOT regret it!!
My parents who been coming here every year in October for the last 5 years have already asked me to get tickets to what ever the play will be next October and then they will plan their trip around it….
Does anyone know anything about some kind explosion last week during the night down around Waldron Rd? I have a gentleman I work with asking if I knew anything and of course, I don’t.
Any ideas???
I know that the Florist shop next to Fat Mo’s had crime tape up the other day, but I don’t know why… there also was a car wreck on Waldron that shut it down for a while the day it snowed.
Is your La Vergne Business hiring? I’m attempting to make it easier for our area business operators and local residents to post and find jobs right here within the community.
If you know of any positions presently available, please contact me so that I can get the word out. Together, we can keep our economy (and workforce) strong.
Visit us online today for more information:
La Vergne Life:
Business Directory and Christian Resource Center
http://lcoc.web.officelive.com/aboutus.aspx
Does anyone know if La Vergne has a police blotter? I was thinking the other day that most cities have a local newspaper that lists a police blotter. Since apparently we aren’t a large enough city for our own newspaper, no police blotter?
I’m just curious because people are always posting things on this site about shotings, explosions, and other things that are never reported in the media. It would be nice to have actual facts and not rely on some anonymous blogger.
Please help–Lost DogPLEASE HELP FIND TESSA
LAST SEEN AT
LAKE FOREST SUBDIVISION
OUTSIDE MURFREESBORO, TN
104 Frontier Lane
LaVergne, TN
TESSA HAD JUST BEEN
BROUGHT TO HER NEW HOME
FROM LOUISVILLE, KY.
SHE DOES NOT KNOW AREA AND IS NOT AN OUTSIDE DOG.
SHE IS WEARING A KHAKI COLORED DOG COAT, PURPLE COLLAR WITH TAGS.
PLEASE HELP….SHE CANNOT SURVIVE OUTSIDE.
SHE IS TIMID AND WILL NOT COME TO YOU EASILY.
TRY COAXING HER WITH SAYING “TESSA…SNACK?”
TESSA IS AN ITALIAN GREYHOUND WHICH IS A MINITURE VERSION OF A REGULAR GREYHOND STANDING AT ABOUT 24” AT THE WITHERS.
PLEASE HELP FIND THIS SWEET LOST GIRL.
EITHER RETURN HER TO ADDRESS ABOVE OR CALL THE PREVIOUS OWNER (WHO IS SICK WITH GRIEF) AT
502-931-3999 OR 502-637-9354.
ANOTHER LOST DOG
He was last seen on Fergus Road in Lavergne on jan 15.. He’s a 100 lb black and white male, seven years old. Very friendly.
Not wearing a collar or tags.
Micki’s contact info is 261-9422.
brewermicki@…
Micki lives on Heritage Circel East in Lavergne
I saw your dog that night.
Wow, this cold weather apparently has dogs on the loose!
As for my current occupation as a restaurant consultant, I should probably clarify that a bit…
I began working for the Harpeth Grill in Brentwood in August of 2008 as their webmaster and internet marketing adviser. At the time, I was trying to get a web design business off the ground, but when the economy slowed down; I realized that I was going to need something a little more secure to supplement my income. It was then that I went to work for HG in a more traditional sense. Fast forward to the present, and I’ve basically become a full-time $10/hr line cook/expediter.
I’ve been in and out of the restaurant industry since I was 16, and for better or worse (now that I’m 33), it’s what I know best. After I graduated from MTSU in 2005 with a BS in Political Science, I jumped immediately into corporate restaurant operations management. I spent a little over three years in that capacity before deciding to take a chance on the web design thing.
Right now, I’m actually looking for another job. When I signed on with the Harpeth Grill, it was under temporary pretenses. The owner and I have a good relationship, but he simply cannot afford to pay me what I need to make in order to sustain the quality of life that my previous salaried positions provided. I’ve had a great time working once again within an independently-owned restaurant. It’s renewed my zeal and passion for the food service biz. However, at this point in time, I’m more than willing to broaden my horizons and consider any other opportunities out there that may currently be available.
You probably got a lot more than you bargained for with my little rant there, but I truly enjoy meeting new people and networking. In fact, if I may be so bold; I’ve attached a copy of my resume for you to review. If you know of anyone in need of someone with my qualifications and skill-set; please feel free to pass my information onto them.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration,
Joshua Timothy Estes
http://joshua.timothy.estes.googlepages.com/myresume
Hey, everyone . . . I’m in desperate need of a top-notch insurance agent. I’m about to be caught between COBRA expiration and Medicare qualification, so I need to find a short-term health insurance policy to bridge the gap. If I’m happy with the agent, I’ll probably also move my family’s medical/dental insurance, and auto, motorcycle and homeowners policies as well. My policies are currently scattered among several agencies and companies and it’s time to consolidate!
I don’t care if the agent is in LaVergne or East Egypt, as long as they’re good . . . surely with the economy being so rocky, there are some agents out there who are hungry for business.
Thanks for any help!
Call my buddy John Pickard, 793-9000. He has an office on M’boro Road (Webb Pickard insurance).
Sherry,
i would love to help you out on all your insurance needs. I am an Independent Insurance Agency and I can shop AM Best Rated carriers for you! I am at 500 Waldron Rd. Ste. 300 LaVergne. I am a Rutherford County Chamber Member and have lived here in laVergne for nearly 18 years!
Thanks so much! Ronda Groogan 615-471-4797
Groogan Insurance Group, LLC formerly Brooke Insurance.
Found dog: There is a young black male lab with a blue collar hanging around our house in the 200’s on Lake Forest Drive in LFE. We are not restraining the dog. Hopefully, the owner will search in this area.
Free Breakfast at Denny’s
In case you missed it… can’t imagine you did, but just in case…
You and everyone else in America can get a FREE Gand Slam Breakfast at Denny’s Tomorrow 2/3 from 6am – 2pm.
This was announced during the Super Bowl last night, you can go here for more information.
Call your local store to make sure they are participating before heading out.
**Note that it is while supplies last at each store. I have seen one site that says each store will have 500 rainchecks, but can’t find that in writing. It’s worth asking for though if they run out or you don’t want to wait in line.**
Nevermind about Denny’s. None near us
Nice thought anyways.
The Denny’s closest to us was closed down about 3-4 years ago for multiple and repeated health code violations. Pleasant thought, huh?!
Good thing they closed! Even if it was free don’t think I would take it!
I don’t know what the deal is/was (I guess they’re all franchised?), but I grew up in Indianapolis and the Dennys there were always top-notch. Moved to New Orleans and Dennys were all gross – most closed down many, many years ago. The ones in Nashville weren’t much better, yet the ones in Florida are very popular and still quite good. I miss the good ones!
Lamplighters are presenting Pride and Prejudice this weekend and next at Smyrna Assembly, located at the corner of Old Nash Hwy and Rock Springs. Costs are $10 per adult, $8 seniors, $5 children. Contact 534-0148 for more information.
If you’re looking for something different to do this Saturday, please consider attending SpotLite Dance Studio’s Third Annual Competition Team Showcase. This is a fundraiser put on by the studio’s team to help defray their competition costs. SpotLite is in Smyrna and about 95% of the students are from Rutherford County. Check out the website . . . you might know some of the team. It’s http://www.myspotlitedance.com, then click on “SpotLites.”
The team’s dancers range from kindergarten up through high school and will be performing jazz, lyrical, modern and hip-hop solos, duos, trios and group numbers. This is an amazingly talented group of kids and they could really use your support . . . the economy has hit us dance parents, too! There will also be a raffle with some great prizes.
The shows are at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. this Saturday, February 21st, at Blackman Middle School. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Ticket sales are allocated to each dancer and if you don’t know any of the kids participating, the money will just be deposited in a general fund and equally divided among the team members.
I promise you, it will be a wonderful show, and who knows . . . it might even get your own kids interested in studying dance, whether or not they want to participate at the competition level!
I am a resident of La Vergne and trying to make some extra income. Please support my effort and anyone else’s who are trying to make it on their own with their small business!! Yes we can survive with out the government sticking their hands into our wallets and paying for others mortgages and some banks’ lack of integrity.
I want to invite everyone to visit my website:
http://www.YourAvon.com/sherrymoore
You can order Avon online and have it shipped directly to you…contact me for free shipping!
Thanks for your support!!
To Kathy T;
Being in real estate I wanted your opinion on something. I am a resident of the Woodsong subdivision. The landowner behind the neighborhood on Blair Rd. has submitted for rezoning of 8 acres of his land to Light Industrial to put up a self-storage place.
My initial reaction is this is not what I want down the street from our neighborhood, but what are your thoughts?
Thanks
Chances are good that it could be rezoned. However, when people in a neighborhood stand up and voice their opinions and objections, I’ve seen these zoning proposals defeated. If you can make the point that the zoning of light industrial will make your house lose value – and again if you can rally the neighbors to call or go to the meeting – then you’d have a good chance of defeating the attempt. Here’s a link to the zoning board… http://www.lavergne.org/about/boardinfo.shtml#bza
Good luck!
Not Sure,
Please give me a call 793-2469 or e-mail me at sennamosley@tds.net with your thoughts. The second reading on this rezoning will be March 3rd at city hall. A public hearing will also be held that night at 6:30p.m. or 6:45 p.m. I am sorry but I get citizens comments and public hearing times backwards. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Thursday Feb 26th is the workshop for Mayor/Alderman meeting it begins at 5 p.m. also at city hall. If you wish to speak on citizens comments you need to contact Bruce Richardson 793-6295 requesting to be on the agend no later that Wed 10 a.m. Thanks for your concern.
There is a group of people breeding pit bulls on Heritage circle east just off Fergus road. These dogs get out all the time and are dangerous! I have not been bitten yet but they chase me out of my own yard, trap me in my car and confront me. I have called the police three times and they cannot seem to do anything unless someone is actually gets hurt. It seems that I am on my own so i’ll need to buy a gun to protect my family in my own yard. There should be laws to limit breeding dangerous animals in a residential area that housed many small children.
Concerned Citizen, I am not sure if anything can be done, but I would encourage you to contact Senna Mosely (her number is above your post). I have called Animal control before regarding a lose dog. They said there are two problems they usually have. 1 – Animal control has to show up while the dogs are lose, and 2 – you have to be willing to testify against the dog owners if a citation is issued. Everyone wants to remain annonymous and unfortuantely if there is no accuser, then usually the defendent walks.
In my situation it was a dog roaming lose, animal control contacted the homeowner, and that solved the problem (no citation issued because there have been no further complaints). It might just take an animal control officer knocking on your neighbors door for them to decide to control their animals.
First of all I would like to thank Kathy for providing this resource to learn about “All Things La Vergne”, I have been reading this site since I moved here in the fall of ‘06.
I am attempting to spread the word about my IT Consulting Business “OTC Computer Solutions”. To my knowledge, there is not a Computer Repair type business in La Vergne and I would love to fill this void.
I have over 15 yrs IT experience and strive to provide exceptional service at a decent price.
I am available for free pickup/delivery after 4:30PM. Most jobs completed in 3 business days for a Flat Fee.
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Regarding the post above, #2 must be a new procedure. My one and only experience with Animal Control was very positive. About two years ago, my 90-lb. lab decided to play escape artist and somehow managed to wriggle out of his collar while my daughter was walking him on a leash. I do understand that it’s my responsibility to keep my dog under control, but he’s very gentle and loves kids, other dogs and even cats. Everyone in our immediate neighborhood knows him and where he lives. Someone did call Animal Control and about 15 minutes later, they pulled up to my house with my dang dog riding in the front seat and looking quite happy with himself.
The Animal Control lady was nice as can be, but did specifically tell me that we would automatically be fined $50, even if the person who called it in chose to remain anonymous.
Needless to say, I immediately went out and bought a different kind of collar that he can’t get out of!
I think the reason there was a fine in your situation is because Animal Control came and found the dog while he was loose. If your neighbors were always calling and complining but animal control never found your dog loose, they couldn’t fine you unless you were given a chance to defend yourself to the accusers. In your case, animal control was the accuser.
Omar, I’ve added a link to your computer service in the left hand column under “Friends of LaVergne”. Except for my own real estate stuff, I try to keep commercialism to a minimum on this site, but felt your service is a good one. AND I love helping out small and local businesses! Good luck!
Michael . . . I’m sorry, when I re-read it, my post wasn’t really clear. We weren’t fined since it was a first offense and my dog didn’t hurt anyone, but the $50 fine will be automatic next time, even if the caller doesn’t want to come forward. Now you’ve got me curious as to their exact regulations to fine someone, but I don’t want to find out the hard way!
We have several dogs that occasionally run loose in our neighborhood, but I know them all and have never worried about it, except for them possibly being hit by a car.
Sherry, no problem. I was just thinking aloud the reason you would have been fined with no accuser, it makes sense. When you get pulled over for speeding, the police are your accuser. When the “dog police” find your dog, it would make sense they could fine you.
I found the link to the Rutherford County Animal regulations. I don’t know ithink La Vergne has any specific regulations; I would guess not since we don’t have any enforcement at the city level.
http://www.rutherfordcounty.org/pets/pdfs/RuthCoAnimalRules_regs2006.pdf
Is there an ordinance in Lavergne about constantly barking dogs? I have left numerous notes on a nieghbors door about their dogs barking all the time. They promise to do better but never due. Last weekend they put them out while they had a party and they barked for 7 hours straight, 7:00pm-2:00am. The husband is not someone I’m comfortable confronting in person and I’m afraid of retalliation. Although other neighbors agree, no one else complains. Any advice on how to handle this? It’s been going on for years.
I found this on the city’s website under municipal codes, title 17, regarding noises
Pets. The keeping of any animal, bird, or fowl which by
causing frequent or long continued noise shall disturb the comfort or repose of any person in the vicinity.
Don’t know if this helps or not.
The LMS Choir is having thier Spring Concert Tonight at 6:30…..
Please come and support them!!
On April 21, Dunkin Donut’s will be featuring Iced Coffee Day, the will sell for for only fifty cents!! Yea!!!
Anybody know what happened to the Sky 5 helicopter from NewsChannel5? I haven’t seen it on the news in awhile, I always used to enjoy seing them hover over my house to show the traffic backups at Sam Ridley.
Once again…I am asking for the support of LaVergne…..
The LHS Chorliers and Concert Choir will be performing Thursday, April 30th at Barnes & Noble in Murfreesboro at The Avenues from 6-8.
This will be a fundraising event in which you can come out and see them perform and when making purchases mention our Name/Code 490508 then B&N will donate a portion of your purchases made Thursday, Friday and Saturday to the LHS Choir.
Please come and show your support….It does not cost you anything extra.
Also, tell your friends and family all over the USA….this number is good at ANY Barnes and Noble store for those 3 days.
LV2LV, I’ll bet we know each other. Do you have a kid in either Concert Choir or Choraliers?
Yes Ma’am. My daughter is a Choralier.
LV2LV, my daughter is also a Choralier. Shoot me an e-mail at predfan15@yahoo.com and let me know who you are!
The Smyrna Travelers 8 & Under Team will be holding a car wash on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm and Saturday, May 9th from 10 am to 2 pm. *Weather Permitting* We would love to see everyone come out to Fazoli’s in Smyrna on these days to help our team raise some funds for the season!!
We are also looking for local businesses who would like to sponsor and/ or donate to the team! Please email Amanda at jaajahenderson@gmail.com with any questions or if you’d like to participate.
For anyone trying to save money, Kroger is offering triple coupons at 7 locations in Nashville until May 9th. Nippers Corner is the closest one. They are tripling up to .99 and there is a 20 coupon limit. I ended up with several items for free. You can check it out at Ms. Cheap’s blog at http://www.tennessean.com
Once again…I am asking for the support of LaVergne…..
The LMS Choir will be having their 3rd Annual “Chocolate House” with the theme this year of “Back to the 80s”.
This will be the Spring Fundraising event for this year on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:01pm at LMS.
Please come and show your support….
Also, tell your friends and family.
Can anyone recommend a good OB/GYN in the La Vergne/Smyrna area, preferably a woman doctor? I’m in the lookout for a local doctor, instead of driving all the way to Franklin for my annual checkup.
Thanks!
Family wants to go on vacation. Willing to sell some of our stuff! Please help us get there!
Living Room Furniture (couch, love seat & chair)
Office Desk (LARGE)
Computer Desk
Microwave/TV Stand
Clothing (Adults & Kids male/female)
Kids Toys (LOTS!)
Kids Games
Exercise Equipment
Cooking Equipment/Utensils
VHS/DVD Movies (including vintage rock concerts!)
Books (Romance/Self-Help/Rock & Roll)
CD’s
& Much Much More!
All prices will be reasonable and are open to negotiation. We will also be having a BAKE SALE on site with lots of tasty treats and drinks!
Come have a good time and join us!
Saturday & Sunday 5/30-5/31
8am – 5pm
804 Meadow Lane
LaVergne, TN 37086
For more info call (615) 213-0246
Good evening, La Vergne! Just wanted to drop a quick line and let you all know that I’ve made a few changes worth looking into on the La Vergne Life website. If you’ve ever wondered how to make money using the internet, you’ve got to check out these new features. Simply follow this link: http://lcoc.web.officelive.com/aboutus.aspx and click on “Christian Affiliate Pros” or “Free Internet Mktg Tips” for simple and easy to use instructions that explain how to start making money online today with no start-up costs.
Plus, I’m always looking to connect with anyone and everyone who would like to promote their La Vergne Product or Service via the business directory and/or newsletter. Simply use the contact form to let us know who you are and what we can do to help.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
JTE
Hey La Vergne! Remember when we were kids and our parents helped us with our school fund raising projects? Well, I’m trying to return the favor and help my mom with a contest she’s having at work.
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I’m looking for recommendations for a safe, reliable drop-in day care or babysitter in the area for my 13 month old. I am a work-at-home mother but I need to go to the office at least one morning a week. She will only need care for about three hours once or twice a week.
If anyone has first hand experience with local providers, I’d appreciate any info. Also warnings would be appreciated.