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🌱 Patch AM: Why police are urging La Vergne drivers to avoid Waldron Road now
Coming up on the La Vergne Patch calendar: Games
What's up La Vergne! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why police are urging La Vergne drivers to avoid Waldron Road now
- How La Vergne's tough loss reshaped Rutherford County football standings
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• La Vergne officers work to resolve tense Pilot Gas Station standoff (fox17.com) — Police in La Vergne are managing a tense standoff at the Pilot gas station on Waldron Road after a welfare check led officers to a man in a car reportedly armed with knives. Residents are urged to avoid the area so emergency crews can work safely while negotiators try to resolve the situation without injuries. 
• Surging MTCS wins fifth straight (mainstreetmediatn.com) — La Vergne High's football struggles continued as the Wolverines fell 60-6 at Kirkwood, remaining winless at 0-7 and 0-4 in region play. The roundup also highlights strong performances by other Rutherford County teams and updated regional standings, with La Vergne set to face powerhouse Oakland after Fall Break.
📸 Around La Vergne
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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Vergne
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- Games →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
9:00 am - Arthritis Chair Exercise →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
9:15 am - Coloring & Puzzles →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
10:00 am - Bible Study →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
10:00 am - Home School STEAM Lab →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne
10:00 am - Lunch →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
11:30 am - *See back for evening classes →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
1:00 pm - Day Trippers Meeting →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
1:00 pm - Games →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
9:00 am - Care Management Team Member Visit →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
9:00 am - Wii Bowling Awards →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 337 Stones River Road, La Vergne
10:00 am - Books And Babies - Ages (Birth - 36 Months) →
La Vergne, TN Calendar, 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pilot Company posted a job opening for Lead Food Services Team Member in La Vergne. Apply here.
- Ideal Clamp Products, Inc. posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk- 2nd Shift in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Vergne here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smyrna
- Museums, Playgrounds and Farm Fun (murfreesboro.com)
- Relieved by execution pause, attorney says work on Gary Sutton's behalf continues (dnj.com)
- A History Lover's Day in Murfreesboro: Stones River and Beyond (murfreesboro.com)
Nolensville
- Nolensville police respond to domestic incident (wkrn.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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