while accommodating rapid growth. The city’s approach balances infrastructure development with recreational and cultural offerings, creating a more complete community ecosystem. A centerpiece of this strategy is the imminent opening of the new public works and community services facility, a $28 million investment that centralizes municipal operations.“We purchased the land when I initially came in as mayor, and we’ve been building it over the last few years,” Mayor Cole explains. “It will house most of our city offices when it opens.” This administrative consolidation complements the city’s well-established parks system, anchored by Veterans Memorial Park,regarded as one of Rutherford County’s premier recreational facilities. The park hosts various community gatherings including the annual Fall Festival, which features a parade, craft vendors, food, and live music performances. “We have probably one of the best parks in the county with Veterans Memorial Park when it comes to fields for both football and baseball,” notes Mayor Cole.The city’s recreational diversity is evident in its newest initiative: “We’re partnering with the YMCA for soccer this coming year. We have a large and growing Hispanic population that has been very vocal about wanting a soccer program, so we’re starting that this year.” Beyond athletic facilities, La Vergne’s Parks and Recreation Department and Public Library serve as A Precision Castparts Company Represented Locally by 931-823-1388 wasconinc.com Dealing with failing septic tanks? Is I&I eating up your budget? Have a sewer project with challenging terrain? Whether it’s dead or dying septic tanks or expensive inflow and infiltration, we can help. Learn more at eone.com. 138 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 06
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