La Vergne Night Out brings together community, law enforcement

La Vergne Police and Fire departments, along with Rutherford Country Sheriff's, joined communities across the country for National Night Out on Oct. 4 to take a stand against crime and strengthen the relationship between the community and law enforcement. Residents were invited to spend a fun-filled evening with neighbors at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive.  Chief Chip Davis said the event provided an opportunity "to interact with our community in positive ways."

Taylor Donaldson, 15, right, reacts as balloon artist Justin Reed places a balloon parrot on her shoulder after Reed created the balloon animal for her during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.
Taylor Donaldson, 15, right, reacts as balloon artist Justin Reed places a balloon parrot on her shoulder after Reed created the balloon animal for her during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.
Friends Jhuri Cook, 8, and Emma Fielder, 6, show off their painted faces during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.
Friends Jhuri Cook, 8, and Emma Fielder, 6, show off their painted faces during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.
A variety of booths and emergency vehicles were available to explore during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.
A variety of booths and emergency vehicles were available to explore during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.
Sgt. Jamie Holloway with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department encourages Journee Cook, 14, to pet one of the Sheriff Department's horses, Big Momma, during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.
Sgt. Jamie Holloway with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Department encourages Journee Cook, 14, to pet one of the Sheriff Department's horses, Big Momma, during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.
Tyler Spain an Engineer with the La Vergne Fire Department helps Kameron Robertson 2, out of a firetruck after he got to sit in the driver's seat during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.
Tyler Spain an Engineer with the La Vergne Fire Department helps Kameron Robertson 2, out of a firetruck after he got to sit in the driver's seat during the National Night Out in La Vergne, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at Veterans Memorial Park.

This article originally appeared on Murfreesboro Daily News Journal: La Vergne Night Out