Tag: Child Advocacy

Tennessee Missing Children’s Day Community Event

Written by bethanymarkowskifoundation on February 19, 2026.

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.

bethanymarkowski.com | media@bethanymarkowski.com | (615) 784-3287

Business Card Exchange – Wilson Co. CASA

Written by Webmaster on February 23, 2016. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Business Card Exchange – Wilson Co. CASA

Wilson County CASA hosted a Business Card Exchange at their office, located at 111 Castle Heights Avenue. CASA Volunteer Coordinator Lauren Smith and Director Cathey Sweeney (pictured above) welcomed the group in attendance, described the CASA program, and concluded with an invitation to a pancake breakfast on March 12 to benefit the volunteer-based child advocacy program.

At each Business Card Exchange, in addition to general networking and a light lunch, attendees have the opportunity to address the entire group as they share briefly about themselves and/or their organization.

Pictured: Membership Vice-Chair Necole Bell, Dr. Kylene Haskins, and Traci Pope listen as other members of the group share about themselves.