La Vergne offers several ways to incorporate nature and local history into your stay. At Percy Priest Lake near La Vergne, you can fish, go boating, hike, camp and enjoy other outdoor recreational activities. There are also boat ramps, trails and parks.
Water, Trails and Recreation
La Vergne has a boat ramp on Hurricane Creek at Stones River Road. Another is in the Poole Knobs Recreation Area on Jones Mill Road. The road names help distinguish the two locations: Stones River Road is the reference point for Hurricane Creek, while Jones Mill Road leads to the Poole Knobs Recreation Area.
Visitors can observe wildlife on the trails along Hurricane Creek. The Hurricane Creek Greenway in La Vergne is suitable for walking and running. This offers different ways to enjoy the outdoors: wildlife watching on the creek trails, and walks and runs on the Greenway.
Parks with Different Features
Veterans Memorial Park covers 55 acres in the center of La Vergne. Bicentennial Park, next to City Hall, offers green space, a pavilion and access to a Greenway. Lake Forest Park covers 5 acres. Comparing the size of Veterans Memorial Park with Lake Forest Park gives you a clear point of reference when choosing parks by area.
La Vergne Dog Park has separate areas for dogs: one for smaller dogs and one for dogs weighing more than 30 pounds. You can also choose this park based on your dog's weight. Bicentennial Park combines its green spaces and pavilion with local historical significance: it was built in 1976 with federal funds for the nation's bicentennial celebration.
Local History and Events
Old Buchanan Cemetery is located on Buchanan Springs Branch, a stream beside Bicentennial Park between City Hall and the library. It is believed to be about two centuries old. Francis Roulhac died on August 23, 1852, at the age of 85 and was buried beside his wife at Roulhac-Hill Cemetery on Waldron Road. On that same day, the postmaster gave La Vergne its name.
John Buchanan, the first postmaster of Buchanansville, is buried in Buchanan-Ewing Cemetery. Another historical episode is Operation Murfreesboro II: Forrest advanced with a column against Blockhouse No. 4 near La Vergne; the Union garrison surrendered at his request. These places and events offer different points of reference for local history, from early settlement to military conflicts.
The La Vergne Fall Festival features games, food, and arts and crafts from local and regional vendors; the selection may vary from year to year. The parade starts at Bicentennial Park by City Hall and ends at Veterans Memorial Park. Its route may also change from year to year. If you plan to attend the festival, check the event dates and the current parade route in advance.
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