Kickboxing will be canceled on Saturday, June 12th and Monday, June 14th.  Classes will resume on Saturday, June 19th.

Rutherford County will be doing curb-side pick up of storm damaged property and debris. County crews will begin pick up on Tuesday, May 18th for those individuals that have registered with Rutherford County Emergency Management (RCEMA) and FEMA. The crews ask that you separate refuse in four categories: 1 Appliances; 2 Furniture; 3 Construction debris (drywall, carpet, wood, etc.) 4 Brush and organics.

The numbers for registering with authorities are:
RCEMA: 615-890-5519 or 615-890-2957
FEMA: 1-800-621-3362

Any residents that have been affected from the flood should contact the Emergency Management Agency. These lines will be manned Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm.

For any questions please call the offices of RCEMA at 615-898-7764.

The City of La Vergne's ban on parking on the streets will go back into effect on Monday, May 24, according to Mayor Ronnie Erwin. He had lifted the ban on May 3 because of the flooding.

LA VERGNE’S PARTY IN THE PARK TO BENEFIT LOCAL FLOOD VICTIMS

Sponsored by: The Tanning Boutique and the City of La Vergne.

While everyone is so kindly feeling charitable – neighbors helping neighbors and giving back to your community – we wanted to get the word out about a major event coming up on Saturday, May 29th. Designed to help families in La Vergne affected by the flood, this is sponsored by The Tanning Boutique and City of La Vergne.

From 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., La Vergne Party in the Park “to Benefit Local Flood Victims” is scheduled at Veterans Memorial Park at 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, in La Vergne.

Not unlike Old Timers’ Day, La Vergne’s Party in the Park will feature Twelve South, Messenger, Brookline as well as other local musicians, demonstrations from US Tae Kwon Do Academy and many other performers.

Dominoes Pizza, Will Stans Grill, Buffaloe Wild Wings as well as several other food vendors will be there to fill your tummies. Bring your children to enjoy the kid’s area, water balloon fights, pie throwing booth, and dunk tank featuring our own Mayor Erwin and other city officials.

Judy and Ryan Singer will be hosting a Corn Hole Tournament, so bring your best game. There will also be door prizes to be given out throughout the day.

Money from the public and businesses may be donated at any Regions Bank into the La Vergne’s Party in the Park Flood Relief Fund, where cashier checks will later be given to flood victims, as identified by the city’s management personnel.

If you want to help, here’s where you can get started:

Coordinator: Stephanie Tellez, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Music & Sound: Chris & Leeann Gamlin, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Food: Christian Bryant, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Food & Media: Amanda Kinzer, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

$1 = 1 ticket – to be used like cash for food and games
$10 = 1 child’s game bracelet – entry into all games but not food
FREE = VIP bracelet (this will be for household members of flood victim only) for ALL FOOD AND GAMES

State Health Dept. - Free Tetanus Shots

The State of Tennessee Health Department will be giving free tetanus shots to anyone that came in contact with the recent flood waters.

The Health Department will be setup at Advanced Auto Parts located at 5146 Murfreesboro Road in La Vergne on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 8 AM to 12 PM (noon).

City Codes - Waste/Brush Collection – Storm Water

The City Codes, Public Works, and Storm Water departments are here to assist citizens with their cleanup and rebuild needs.

Codes Department
If your structure suffered damage due to the flooding; please contact the Codes Department at 213-2624 to see if permits are needed for repairs.

Public Works Department
If you need assistance getting brush or damaged house hold goods to a collection center, but can get it to the road.  Please notify Public Works at 798-9891 to schedule a pickup.

Storm Water Department
If you need to report issues with your storm drains; please contact the City Storm Water department at 793-7339.

Office hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

FEMA coming to La Vergne

Per Mayor Ronnie Erwin, FEMA should be visiting La Vergne this week to get a better awareness of the situation and to provide additional assistance for La Vergne citizens.

Convenience Center Reopened

The City has been able to reopen the Cleanup Center on Old Nashville Highway. The City was able to have additional dumpsters brought in late Saturday afternoon, said Mayor Ronnie Erwin. We are sorry for any inconvenience that the temporary closing may have caused.

Convenience Center Full

Due to the response, the Convenience Center on Old Nashville Highway is full until Monday. Citizens can still take items to the Rutherford County Dump for a small fee. The Convenience Center will re-open Monday morning. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Kickboxing Classes Moved

Kickboxing classes will be at the Mult-Purpose Building on Saturday May 8th, Monday May 10th, Saturday May 15th, and Monday May 17th.  Classes will return to the Civic Auditorium on Saturday May 22nd.