Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

La Vergne Mayor & Board of Mayor and Aldermen Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

4 candidates

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The candidates

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Mayor · 1 seat

Jason ColeIncumbentMayor of La Vergne, first elected mayor in November 2018 after being elected alderman in November 2016.5sourced
James MilesIndependent candidate for Mayor of La Vergne in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.1sourced

Alderman · Unopposed

Voters citywide choose one mayor from two candidates and two aldermen from two candidates; Alderman Steve Noe and Alderman Graeme Coates have terms running to November 2028.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Graeme CoatesAlderman; term ends November 20283sourced Steve NoeVice Mayor and Alderman; term ends November 20283sourced

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Match quiz1 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesDeveloper-financed infrastructure districts, School-zone speed cameras, Blair Road West and road growth Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Early voting begins

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Developer-financed infrastructure districts

Where it standsThe Board adopted policies for considering infrastructure development district petitions on a 4-1 vote in August 2026; it had already approved the Waldron Road district.

What's on the tableWhether and on what terms to approve future developer petitions for districts that fund infrastructure through special assessments on tax bills.

Tennessee's Real Estate Infrastructure Development Act of 2025 lets developers ask local governments to establish districts that finance infrastructure through special assessments billed with annual property taxes. La Vergne BMA Aug. 4, 2026 agenda packet · Aug 4, 2026
Staff said the debt financed through such a district is not the city's responsibility, but the city must forward the collected assessments to a third-party administrator. La Vergne BMA Aug. 4, 2026 agenda packet · Aug 4, 2026
The Board approved Resolution #2026-22 amending and restating the Waldron Road Infrastructure Development District on July 7, 2026. La Vergne BMA minutes, July 7, 2026 regular meeting (in Aug. 4 agenda packet) · Jul 7, 2026

School-zone speed cameras

Where it standsThe Board deferred an agreement with Blue Line Solutions for school-zone automated photo enforcement on August 4, 2026; it was on the September 1 agenda again.

What's on the tableWhether to contract for automated speed enforcement in school zones and on what terms.

The proposed agreement pays Blue Line Solutions $25 per processed violation, deducted from collected program revenue, with no upfront equipment cost to the city. La Vergne BMA Sept. 1, 2026 agenda packet: Blue Line Solutions item report · Sep 1, 2026
The proposed initial term is 36 months, with a city option to extend for another 36 months. La Vergne BMA Sept. 1, 2026 agenda packet: Blue Line Solutions item report · Sep 1, 2026
On August 4, 2026, the City Attorney said the best option was to defer the item because items remained to discuss with the vendor. La Vergne BMA minutes, Aug. 4, 2026 regular meeting (in Sept. 1 agenda packet) · Aug 4, 2026

Blair Road West and road growth

Where it standsThe Board approved a land acquisition policy revision for the Blair Road West project on August 4, 2026, after approving related contract items in July.

What's on the tableHow to fund and schedule road extensions and widening as the city grows.

On July 7, 2026, the Board's consent agenda included a compensatory payment agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers and Amendment #1 with Mastec Construction for the Blair Road West Extension Project. La Vergne BMA minutes, July 7, 2026 regular meeting (in Aug. 4 agenda packet) · Jul 7, 2026
Resolution #2026-24, a land acquisition policy revision for the Blair Road West project, passed on a roll call with all five members voting aye on August 4, 2026. La Vergne BMA minutes, Aug. 4, 2026 regular meeting (in Sept. 1 agenda packet) · Aug 4, 2026

Public works and community development facility

Where it standsThe Board approved a bid for build-out of Area 'E' of the facility in July 2026 with one no vote.

What's on the tableHow much city money to commit to completing the new facility and when.

The bid with Thrash Construction, LLC for build-out of Area 'E' of the Public Works and Community Development Services Facility was approved with all voting aye except Alderman Hobbs, who voted no. La Vergne BMA minutes, July 7, 2026 regular meeting (in Aug. 4 agenda packet) · Jul 7, 2026

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1. How should the city handle developer petitions for infrastructure development districts?

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Key dates

Early voting beginsMurfreesboro PostOct 14, 2026
Early voting endsMurfreesboro PostOct 29, 2026
Election DayWGNS RadioNov 3, 2026

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Graeme Coates, Steve Noe3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The board consists of the Mayor and four aldermen; members are elected to four-year terms in November elections held in even-numbered years. City of La Vergne
The board appoints an alderman as Vice-Mayor, who serves as Mayor if the office becomes vacant or the Mayor is absent or unable to act. City of La Vergne
Mayor Jason Cole is recorded voting on roll calls in the Board's minutes. La Vergne BMA minutes, Aug. 4, 2026 regular meeting (in Sept. 1 agenda packet) · Aug 4, 2026

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