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🌱 Patch AM: Why La Vergne police are urging drivers to avoid Waldron Road today
Also, don't miss Care Management Team Member Visit on the La Vergne Patch calendar
Good morning La Vergne! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why La Vergne police are urging drivers to avoid Waldron Road today
- How will La Vergne football's 2027 schedule look without region games?
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
- Wednesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• La Vergne officers work to resolve tense Pilot Gas Station standoff (fox17.com) — La Vergne police are managing a tense standoff at the Pilot gas station on Waldron Road after a welfare check led to a person barricaded in a car with knives. Officers urge residents to avoid the area so emergency crews can work safely while they try to resolve the situation without injuries. 
• La Vergne to opt out of TSSAA football, play non-region schedule in 2027-28 (dnj.com) — La Vergne High's football team plans to leave TSSAA region play in 2027-28 and instead schedule 10 non-region games, aiming for more competitive balance after a long losing streak. The Wolverines' small roster and struggles in a tough 6A region are driving the change, which could reshape who local fans see on Friday nights.
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10:00 am - Arthritis Chair Exercise →
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- What do I do about the neighbor that opens the front door and lets their dog potty in my yard?!
I asked her to stop. She just shut the door. The next day I was outside and she did it again but it went poop on my next door neighbor's mailbox!! (Nextdoor Lakeforest)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Retail Service Specialist in La Vergne. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Vergne here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smyrna
- Museums, Playgrounds and Farm Fun (murfreesboro.com)
- A History Lover's Day in Murfreesboro: Stones River and Beyond (murfreesboro.com)
- Nashville's area's TSSAA football top performers led by Gyan Ezeta's 241 yards (tennessean.com)
Brentwood
- Seasonal Style Guide: Fall Décor & Finishes for Nashville's New Homes (williamsonsource.com)
- Arc Resources (OTCMKTS:AETUF) versus Delek Logistics Partners (NYSE:DKL) Financial Contrast (watchlistnews.com)
Ok La Vergne! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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