I received this notice in my email box about the paving of Waldron Road,

Public Works crews and Hoover Construction will be working on Waldron Road between Blair and Lake Road over the next 2-3 weeks depending on the weather.

Public Works crews and Hoover Construction will be working on Waldron Road between Blair and Lake Road over the next 2-3 weeks depending on the weather.  They will be removing bad areas of Asphalt and replacing the base then overlaying the entire road.

Be careful out there!

Who’s coming to the Nashville Christmas Parade tonight?  If you do, watch for the Tennessee Twirlers!  My daughter and two others get to ride in the horse-drawn carriage … the princess/queen brigade.  We hope to start another twirling class in LaVergne this January or February, so if you have a kiddo at least five years old who wants to “give it a twirl” let us know!

Time to put the lights on the city’s tree!  The annual lighting ceremony is scheduled for this Thursday.  From the city,

The La Vergne Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place outside La Vergne City Hall on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. City Hall is located at 5093 Murfreesboro Road in La Vergne.

Featured singers of Christmas Carols will be the Ezell Harding Choir. Jimmy Carver, of Jefferson Pike Church of Christ, will give the annual prayer.

The public is welcome to attend this annual event.

Bundle up because it’ll be cold out!!  If you like the cold, however, you might be interested in the annual Polar Bear Plunge.  The DNJ reports that registration is now open for the January 2nd event.

The average water temperature hovers around 40 degrees. But for the not-so-brave souls, there is a “Chicken Plunge” into the heated indoor pool, organizers said.

Great cause, but you won’t find me jumping in. Brrrr…

If you or someone you know is grieving, there’s a 13-week non-denominational Christian-based support group in the Murfreesboro area. Meetings are at Leanna Church of Christ (just off 840) on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m.

Each meeting includes a video, “share” time and the support of others who also have experienced loss of a loved one.

Email Yvonne Moon at smoon9671@aol.com or call the church at 890-9659 for more information.

www.griefshare.org

Hoping everyone has a safe, happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy your turkey or tofu … whatever you prefer.  From my friend in West Tennessee, the biggest turkey I’ve ever seen.

I wanted to share my new work web address with everyone AND this market update from Bob Parks Realty.  On a side note, we currently have 286 homes for sale on the MLS in LaVergne.  235 are under $200,000 with the least expensive homes in Driftwood Village (mobile homes).  There is another house for sale through HUD on Mercury Drive for $58,000 – a cute little two bedroom, one bath that needs some repairs (HUD estimates about $3600 in repairs).

The most expensive home for sale is in the Woods at Martins Bend for $516,900.  It looks amazing (no doubt!).  For sake of transparency, I am not the listing agent on these homes.  However I can provide you with information or show any home on the MLS if you’re interested in learning more.

market update 11-09

Already shopping for Christmas?  My writing colleague over at Shakadoo also writes for PopFi – a fun fun site that brings you news, grossness, and pictures from today’s pop culture. 

Ron linked to this Beard Head site and I must say – I LOVE IT! If you’re looking to pick up a gift for the hard-to-please, this one will certainly get their attention!

Is it my imagination or have I seen a new sign at the old Big Apple Buffet which became Ichiban Kitchen?

New Apple Buffet

Who has details?  When will it open?  Chinese food?

What else you want to talk about today?

You know the whole debate about Wall Street firms needing to offer huge bonuses for their executives to remain with the company just frosts my butt.  First, they’re doing a less than spectacular job anyway.  Second, last I heard no one else is hiring so where do they think they’ll go if they leave the company?

That said, I hope Bridgestone workers look at the news of pay cuts as not necessarily a bad thing because it preserves their jobs.  According to the Daily News Journal,

“We went through several options and we agreed on a $2.50 per hour pay cut across the board,” Patterson said.

Forty of the plant’s 479 employees will have the opportunity to take a buyout of $25,000 on a first-come, first-serve and seniority-basis, he said.

Additionally, employees will be required to take a one-week unpaid furlough each year during one of the plant’s regular July and December shutdowns.

These concessionary bargaining decisions will result in a four-year plant protection agreement that will begin upon ratification.

Good news that plant production will continue for at leats four more years… just my opinion.  What do you think?

I am so impressed when people make a commitment to others in need – to be compassionate and caring.  I heard yesterday about an organization called Right Road Ministries in LaVergne that is opening its doors on Thanksgiving to welcome people who need a place to go that day.  Everyone is welcome.  Food is served at 2:00 p.m.  The flyer says,

• Free food and beverages
• Take home some leftovers
• Football game will be on TV
• Family fun and games
• Meet some new friends

Located at 188 Old Nashville Highway in LaVergne, it’s behind the yellow Von’s Beauty Shop.  If you want to help, the organization is asking for donated food items to go to Outreach Food Pantry.  In addition, the Clothes Closet is in need of winter coats, gloves and hats for all ages.   To donate, call 793-2118 and ask for Dee or Amanda.

I fixed the all bold!  YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!  I am humbled that one teensie weensie itty bitty html dash code could bold the whole site.  I am even more amazed that I found it!  WOO HOO!!!   Sorry for the two weeks of bold writing.

But hey it gives me another opportunity to ask our generous, sweet, smart, awesome readers to help me find two convertibles for Saturday’s Christmas parade in Springfield.  I’m getting pretty desperate.  Does anyone have a convertible they could help us out with?  I’m a good driver.  Or you can drive it yourself.  Anyone?  Thanks so much!