In this edition: 

• Election 2024 and Running for Office in La Vergne
• RCS Back in the Classroom
• Fire Station #41 Grand Opening
• LFRD Community Connect
• Upcoming Events
• Committee Openings
• Upcoming City Meetings
• Local Matters Podcast 
• Current Job Openings

Fire Station #41 Grand Opening

The new fire station #41, named in honor of former Fire Chief Richard "Ricky" McCormick, on Old Nashville Highway has officially been completed! Firefighters have moved into the building and are serving the community from the new station. The grand opening is scheduled for August 20. 

"This project has been a long time coming," says Mayor Jason Cole. "We are exceedingly proud of the men and women who serve our community and we hope this state-of-the-art building will provide them with everything they need to continue to do the job to the best of their abilities for years to come."

The new location is roughly 28,000 sq. ft., provides better training facilities, new administrative offices, a 120 person classroom that can also serve as an emergency operations center, and enough room to house up to 13 firefighters per shift. There are four pull-through bays for seven emergency response vehicles.

Upcoming Events

Howl at the Moon 5k

• August 16, 8:00 p.m.
• Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive
• Up to $40 to participate
• Registration or Additional Information

Summer Carnival

• August 29-31
• Thursday & Friday - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday - 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Armbands are $30 and are good between 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Additional Information

La Vergne Fall Festival Cruise-In

• September 13, 6:00 p.m.
• Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive
• Music featuring Clay Claxton & The Rode West Band
• There will be give-aways, food trucks, and live music
• Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 winners based on citizens’ vote
• Free Admission
• Additional Information

La Vergne Fall Festival

• September 14, Parade at 10:00 a.m. with the festival to follow until 3:00 p.m.
• Veterans Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive
• Parade starts at City Hall and travels East along Murfreesboro Road to Floyd Mayfield Drive
• Music featuring Hobo Road and Phoenix Rising
• Petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, kids activities, trackless train, laser tag, face painting, and more
• Free Admission
• Additional Information

• Beautification and Arts Advisory Committee. (One term is vacant.)

To apply, fill out an application here and return it to City Hall, 5093 Murfreesboro Road, or email brichardson@lavergnetn.gov. 

• Stormwater Appeals and Advisory Board Meeting - August 5, 6:00 p.m.
• Mayor and Aldermen Workshop - August 6, 6:30 p.m.
• Mayor and Aldermen Meeting - August 8, 7:00 p.m.
• Planning Commission Workshop - August 13, 5:30 p.m.
• Beer Board Meeting - August 15, 6:00 p.m.
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting - August 19, 6:00 p.m.
• Greenway Advisory Committee Meeting - August 19, 7:00 p.m.
• Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - August 27, 5:30 p.m.
• Planning Commission Meeting - August 27, 6:00 p.m. 
• Mayor and Aldermen Workshop - August 29, 6:30 p.m.

All meetings are located at the La Vergne City Hall boardroom, 5093 Murfreesboro Road.