LFRD Pushes for Businesses to Create Emergency Response Plans

The City of La Vergne Fire Rescue Department Fire Marshal’s office is urging local businesses to have plans in place to help first responders should an emergency arise.

Emergency response plans typically include ways to have accountability for em...

Construction Road Closures Expected in Lake Forest Community

Road closures are expected in the coming months in the Lake Forest community as crews begin working on installing a new 24” water main. The new water line will help the City keep up with future demand and growth while also alleviating the overal...

New Driver’s License Kiosk Available at La Vergne Public Library Beginning July 14

A long-awaited driver’s license kiosk is finally operational and available to serve those in the northern part of Rutherford County.

The new self-service kiosk is one of five in the county. It will allow people to conduct regular business without...

Senior Center Hosts Active Shooter Class and Drill for Community Seniors

The La Vergne Senior Center is partnering with the La Vergne Police Department to teach important, life-saving techniques to seniors in the community in the event of an active shooter.

The Active Shooter Class and Drill will be hosted at the La Vergne Seni...

Water Treatment Plant Begins Annual Unidirectional Flushing Project

Inframark will begin unidirectional flushing in La Vergne starting June 21. Unidirectional flushing is an annual practice by the water treatment plant that is used to improve and maintain high-quality drinking water.

The flushing will occur Monday through ...

COVID-19 Rental Relief Program

Rutherford County will begin accepting applications for the 2021 Rutherford County COVID-19 Rental Relief Program beginning Monday, March 8.

The program is funded through the U.S. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and provides rent and utility assist...

La Vergne Farmers Market Moves Days, Opens Vendor Registration

With spring just weeks away the City of La Vergne Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce some changes to the popular Farmers Market.

The La Vergne Farmers Market will be open every Saturday from May 15 through September 11 with the market o...

La Vergne Implements ‘No Knock’ Ordinance

All commercial solicitors wanting to go door-to-door in La Vergne are now required to get both a permit and ID badge. The City’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the ordinance on November 17, 2020, which also now allows residents to sign up for a new ...

New ‘X-Stream Squad’ Aims to Clean Up La Vergne Waterways

Are you interested in keeping La Vergne’s waterways healthy? A new city program aims at doing just that and hopes to find volunteers to help clear the waterways.

The La Vergne X-Stream Squad, a new volunteer group, will meet on the second Saturday of each ...

La Vergne Police Department Prepares for National Night Out

La Vergne Police Department will be hosting National Night Out on August 3 at Veterans Memorial Park, located on 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  The theme of this year’s free event is Building Safer Communities through Preve...

City of La Vergne Names Police Chief

The City of La Vergne has selected a police chief, effective immediately. Mayor Cole has selected Burrel "Chip" Davis to be the next Chief of Police.

Chief Davis has 22 years of experience in law enforcement, 17 of which he has served at LPD, whe...