The City of La Vergneis offering CodeRED to residents – a high-speed notification system alerting people about severe weather and other emergency events. The messaging system provides notices when severe weather or other emergencies occur at no-charge through telephone, email, or text messaging. Operated by Emergency Communications Network, CodeRED Weather Warning is an opt-in warning product that taps into the National Weather Service’s Storm Based Warnings. CodeRED Weather Warning automatically alerts affected citizens in the path … Read entire article »

La Vergne is the gateway to Rutherford County. We are neighbor to the Country Music Capital of the World, nestled next to the 14,000-acre Percy Priest Lake, ranked sixth in the state for being business-friendly, and 13th in the nation for affordable housing. There is a lot going for La Vergne, including outdoor recreation opportunities, high marks for schools, numerous top-quality colleges and universities nearby, great shopping throughout the area, and easy access to three major interstates. La Vergne was … Read entire article »

Representatives from the La Vergne Police Department took part in the National Police Week ceremonies last week, including the candlelight vigil in memory of officers killed in the line of duty. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.  Tens of thousands of law enforcement officers gather in Washington, D.C.to observe Police Week, which includes events that honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. A candlelight … Read entire article »