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La Vergne, TN

La Vergne is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 38,719 at the 2020 census. La Vergne lies within the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area. 

La Vergne was incorporated in 1861. Historical variant names include Laveren and Lavergne.

La Vergne is located in northern Rutherford County southeast of Nashville. It directly borders the Antioch neighborhood of Nashville on the northwest, Smyrna on the southeast, and Percy Priest Lake on the northeast. Interstate 24 and U.S. Routes 41 and 70S pass through the community. The Percy Priest Reservoir on the Stones River lies to the north of the community.

Rutherford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is located in Middle Tennessee. As of a 2023 estimate, the population was 367,101, making it the fifth-most populous county in Tennessee. A study conducted by the University of Tennessee projects Rutherford County to become the third largest county in Tennessee by population by 2050. Its county seat is Murfreesboro, which is also the geographic center of Tennessee. As of 2010, it is the center of population of Tennessee. Rutherford County is included in the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.1 square miles (65 km²), of which 24.8 square miles (64 km²) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km²) (1.20%) is water.

La Vergne hosts one of two United States printing plants for the multinational publishing company Lightning Source and serves as the company's headquarters.

In November 2015, Hong Kong-based Sinomax announced they would be investing $28 million into making the defunct Whirlpool plant into their North American manufacturing headquarters, creating 350 jobs. This investment is the largest by a Chinese company in Tennessee's history.

La Vergne places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Anytime Fitness provides 24/7 access to gym equipment and personalized fitness plans. La Vergne Parks and Recreation offers various fitness programs, sports leagues, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking at Veterans Memorial Park. Ascend Health and Wellness provides chiropractic care, physical therapy, and wellness programs. OrangeTheory Fitness offers heart-rate-monitored HIIT workouts in a supportive group setting. Fit Factory provides boot camp-style workouts and personal training sessions.

Top sites in La Vergne, TN are Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Adventure Science Center, and Johnny Cash Museum.

Population 41,430 (2024). ZIP code: 37086. Area code: 615. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Area: 25.1 square miles (65 km²).

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What is the cost of living in La Vergne, TN?

La Vergne is part of the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin Metro metro area, which is ranked 126 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in La Vergne is estimated to be 95.7% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

How did La Vergne, TN get its name?

While many old-timers say La Vergne means “The Green” because of how the city greens during the spring with cedars, the lush lawns of summer, and green pastures across the area, the town got its name on the day Francois Lenard Gregoire de Roulhac de La Vergne died is probably the most likely explanation. Another possibility is the city was named after a tree that is native to France called “La Vergne.” The tree - in English - is the Alder tree and it thrives along waterways. It is a rugged tree that might have been the inspiration for the first boat as a hollowed Alder fell into a stream on the banks where it grew.

Is La Vergne, TN a good place to live?

La Vergne is in Rutherford County. Living in La Vergne offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in La Vergne and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in La Vergne are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of La Vergne

Niche

Fly Homes

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Adventure Science Center

Johnny Cash Museum

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

La Vergne Parks and Recreation

Veterans Memorial Park

Ascend Health and Wellness

OrangeTheory Fitness

Fit Factory

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