Congratulations to the Winners of the Tara Neighborhood Lighting Contest, hosted by Tara Civic Association and Tara Garden Club! Best Door 1707 Roseneath Dr - The Tran Family Best Children’s 8946 Trinity - The Landry Family Judge’s Choice 1974 Tara Blvd - The Adler Family Best Religious 1222 Ashland Dr - The Landry Family  Best Lighting 1643 Tara Blvd - The Bello Family Most Original 1333 Bon Durant - The Barbay Family People’s Choice 8507 Scarlett Dr - The Whatley Family

This year’s Movie Night drew our biggest crowd yet — a wonderful turnout that filled the evening with laughter, light, and lots of glow sticks! The kids brought incredible energy, and while some of that excitement outshone the movie itself, it made for a memorable night for all ages. With a few tweaks to sound and setup, next year’s Movie Night will shine even brighter. No matter where your attention was — on the screen or the glow sticks — it was a fantastic evening of neigh

This year’s Halloween street closure was a great success! Our police team did an amazing job directing visiting cars to designated parking lots and safely back out of the neighborhood. Both residents and visiting families that were polled shared that they loved the closure — it created a safer, more relaxed, family-friendly environment for everyone. We’re already planning for next year’s event (which falls on a Saturday!) and will continue fundraising, along with using dues,

Dear Tara Residents, Tara has long been a sought-after neighborhood — and for good reason. Families choose Tara for its location,...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Wine Walk Fundraiser—an evening of great wine, great food, lively conversation, and...

Nextdoor is a powerful tool for staying informed, sharing updates, and connecting with both Tara neighbors and the larger Baton Rouge...

We were lucky to enjoy another beautiful spring day for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! This year, we welcomed between 70 and 80...

Summer has officially arrived, and with schools out, our neighborhood is full of energy and activity. While it’s a wonderful time of...

Deed Restriction Reminders Exterior Modifications & Construction : Any modifications to the exterior, including but not limited to...

Deed Restriction Reminders and City Ordinances Mow & Edge : All lots should be maintained in an orderly fashion—grass mowed, sidewalk and...

Deed Restriction Reminders Cars and Parking : Tara lots are for single-family homes only. Make sure there are no more cars parked on the...

Since September 1, 2023, Richard’s Disposal has been the service provider responsible for collecting items that do not fit in...

Congratulations to the 2024 Tara Christmas Lighting Contest Winners and thank you to all who participated in decorating for the holiday...

Operation Key Fob - Lock your vehicles every evening from the comfort of your kitchen using your key fob. Set up a repeating alarm on your phone for 9pm to remind yourself. Always remove valuables and firearms from your car Prevent package theft by retrieving packages from your doorstep promptly. If you will be away for an extended period, ask a neighbor to collect your deliveries for you or arrange to have them delivered to a pick-up location if possible. Keep in mind the ci

The Tara Neighborhood Improvement and Crime Prevention District was established in 2014, with the initial fees collected in 2015. As we...

In 2023, Suzanne Fiske retired from the Tara Civic Association Board. We would briefly like to share what Suzanne has meant to our...

This year, Robert Say, a very long time resident of our community who took part in helping Tara grow, retired from the Tara Civic...

Reporting Storm Damage Residents who were affected by Hurricane Francine between September 10-September 12, are encouraged to complete...

The City of Baton Rouge is hosting a Saturday Convention focused on neighborhoods. The convention will be held at the Raising Cane's...

Keep pets on a leash if they are not confined by a fence.  Not only is it a city regulation to protect the health and safety of the...