City of La Vergne

Big announcement for the City of La Vergne! We were the only municipality to be named one of the 'Best Places to Work in Tennessee' by Best Companies Group! “We are extremely proud of this achievement,” says Director of Human Resources Andrew Patton, who made the announcement at Thursday’s monthly Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshop. “City Administration and department directors have been intentional about internal engagement and while compensation is a frequent topic of conversation, company morale defines the success of our organization.” The virtual awards ceremony will be held on February 13 and a publication highlighting the City of La Vergne and other winners will be published on February 24. More information: https://lnkd.in/ewYuiCc2 Open positions: https://lnkd.in/d9bSEKGy About working for La Vergne: https://lnkd.in/eCtqXnsJ

Today we celebrated the ribbon cutting for the newly remodeled Burger King on Murfreesboro Road! Special thanks to everyone who came out!

La Vergne Fire Rescue was happy to host today’s Chief Officer Leadership Workshop for the Tennessee Association of Fire Chiefs. Leaders in departments from across the midstate came together to network, share experiences, and discuss important topics that impact chief fire officers, their departments, and the communities they serve. Special thanks to our speakers, including Glenn Johnson, Michael Walters Young, Kristine Brock, Tim Cole, Brian Goss, Ken Reeves, and Ryan Thompson. Special shout out to La Vergne Firefighter Tim Cole, who led a session on building an educational culture within the fire service!

Officers Ashley Boleyjack and Gregory Kern were honored at a special Purple Heart Ceremony in La Vergne. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, September 4, was in honor of the officers’ sacrifices during a shooting incident on October 21, 2023. Unfortunately, Officer Kern was unable to attend today’s ceremony. The law enforcement Purple Heart is awarded to department members who are seriously injured in the line of duty, by the direct action of a suspect, and requires hospital treatment for their injury. “Our officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect their community and as a result suffered physical harm while upholding their oath to protect and serve,” says Chief Christopher Moews. “We celebrate their resilience and dedication to this department, this community, and to their own recovery, both mentally and physically.” These are the first Purple Hearts awarded to La Vergne officers by the American Police Hall of Fame in the history of the department. Officer Boleyjack returned to work in January 2024 while Officer Kern remains off duty, still recovering from his injuries.

Congratulations to Leah Presley who was awarded the Excellence in Risk Management award from Public Entity Partners! PEP awards 6 individuals throughout the state of Tennessee with this award annually for their contributions and work related to safety and risk management.?

Today was a beautiful morning to celebrate the grand opening and dedication of the new La Vergne Fire Station 41 on Old Nashville Highway!

The new La Vergne Fire Rescue Department Station 41 is ready for its grand debut. The grand opening, scheduled for Tuesday, August 20. The station provides better training facilities, new administrative offices, a 120-person classroom that can also serve as an emergency operations center, and four pull-through bays for seven emergency response vehicles. More: https://lnkd.in/eABMWVDF

We would like to recognize Battalion Chief Marcus Harney, who has earned the esteemed Chief Fire Officer (CFO) credential. This pinnacle of achievement highlights his strategic planning, risk mitigation, and exceptional leadership skills. His dedication to community engagement and trust-building sets a gold standard in firefighting. Additionally, we also announce that Lieutenant John Partridge and Firefighter Tim Cole have pursued and earned their Fire Officer Designations! This prestigious credential signifies a profound commitment to leadership and operational excellence in firefighting. Their dedication to guiding crews with precision, ensuring safety, and achieving effective operations is truly commendable. These accomplishments are part of the global credentialing process through the Center of Public Safety Excellence. "We are extremely proud of these three members of our department," says Chief Ronny Beasley. "The credentialing process acknowledges a body of work in training and higher education, leadership, and a commitment to professional development. This marks a commitment for La Vergne Fire and Rescue and models our mission statement of “Ensuring a Safer Future for La Vergne." Join us in congratulating Lieutenant Partridge, Firefighter Cole, and Battalion Chief Harney on their outstanding achievements!

A special meeting will be held on Thursday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the La Vergne City Hall boardroom. This meeting will be a voting meeting to consider the business items that were on the agenda for the regular meeting that was cancelled on July 2. Item #12 regarding Box 55 has been moved to the August workshop and meeting agendas.

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