Tennessee Missing Children’s Day Community Event

On March 4, 2026 — the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of 11-year-old Bethany Markowski — The Bethany Markowski Foundation, Inc. hosts Lebanon’s inaugural Tennessee Missing Children’s Day Community Event at Capitol Theatre.

This free, family-friendly evening brings the Wilson County community together to honor Tennessee’s missing children, support their families, and take action on child safety.

SCHEDULE
5:30 PM — Doors open
5:30–8:00 PM — FREE children’s fingerprinting (ages 1–17, no appointment needed)
5:30–7:00 PM — Silent auction and child safety resource tables
6:00 PM — Program begins, including Jonnie Carter’s keynote address
7:00 PM — Candlelight vigil honoring all of Tennessee’s missing children
8:00 PM — Event ends

Free admission. All ages welcome. ADA accessible. Donations and auction participation benefit the foundation’s free family support services.

If you have information about Bethany Markowski, contact TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST. Tips may be anonymous.

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