La Vergne, Tennessee
La Vergne is a city of 40,243 people in Rutherford County, Tennessee, founded in 1852.
Why visit La Vergne
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 89 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Malco Theatres, Starwood Amphitheatre, Benajah Gray Log House and Idler's Retreat.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in La Vergne
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About La Vergne
La Vergne is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 38,719 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 41,430 in 2024 by the United States Census Bureau. La Vergne lies within the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article La Vergne, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Starwood Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 2.9 mi
Former outdoor concert venue in Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
Museums and landmarks11
Benajah Gray Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in Tennessee, United States
Idler's Retreat
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Sam Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Sewart Air Force Base
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Plaque set into a concrete monument commemorating the service of Allan J Sewart, Jr, for whom Sewart Air Force Base was named after. The...
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
Sports field and stadium · 2.6 mi
Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 13:00-18:00
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes89
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
344 West Sam Ridley Parkway, Smyrna
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Champy's
Restaurant · Fried Chicken, American · 2.9 mi
835 Isabella Lane, Smyrna
Su 10:00-22:00; Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr 10:30-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00
77 more on the map.
History
Before Euro-American settlement, the land that became Rutherford County was used as seasonal hunting and fishing ground by Cherokee, Chickasaw, Shawnee, Creek, and Choctaw peoples until 1794. Early maps show the Nickajack Trail and Creek War Trace converging near present-day Murfreesboro, southeast of La Vergne.
The area that became La Vergne was first settled by Euro-American settlers in the late 18th century and was initially associated with the Hurricane Creek and Stones River waterways. Early settlement names included Buchanan land and Buchananville; James B. Buchanan was named postmaster at Buchananville in 1837.
The city's name is associated with François Lenard Gregoire de Roulhac de La Vergne, a French-born physician who later used the anglicized name Francis Roulhac. According to the city, the post office was named La Vergne on the day of Roulhac's death in 1852. Historical variant names include Laveren and Lavergne.
City records date La Vergne's original incorporation to February 28, 1860. During the American Civil War, the city was the site of skirmishes preceding the Second Battle of Murfreesboro in 1862, and much of the community was burned that year. Its incorporation was rescinded in 1881, after the city had not elected officials following the war and lacked enough adults to organize a board and town constitution.
From the History section of La Vergne, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Churches and places of worship28
Cane Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 4.0 mi
231 Todd Lane, Smyrna
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Smyrna Public Library
Library · 3.7 mi
400 Enon Springs Road West;Enon Springs Road, West, Smyrna
Cambridge Early Learning Center
School · 5.3 mi
2325 Hickory Highlands Drive, Antioch
Intrepid College Preparatory Charter School
School · 5.2 mi
5432 Bell Forge Lane East, Antioch
Healthcare13
FastPace Health Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
890 Isabella Lane, Smyrna
Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
2160 Rock Springs Road, Smyrna
Map of La Vergne
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 29°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 35°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 44°F | 5.1 in |
| May | 79°F | 53°F | 5.3 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 61°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 66°F | 5.1 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 44°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 33°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Smyrna 6S (8 mi away), rain and snow from Smyrna 3.0 Ese, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Rutherford County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Smyrna Airport (MQY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Brentwood 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Murfreesboro 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Nashville-Davidson 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Franklin 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Hendersonville 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Goodlettsville 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Gallatin 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Fairview 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Hartsville/Trousdale County 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
- Columbia 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Idler's Retreat, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benajah Gray Log House, Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cane Ridge Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Kentondickerson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sam Davis House, Robert Claypool, CC BY-SA 3.0
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