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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Warren/McMinnville: Police Hosting Surplus Sale
The City of McMinnville Police Department currently has three surplus vehicles available through an online GovDeals auction!
If you're in the market for a used vehicle—or you're interested in browsing other surplus items—now is a great time to take a look. Bidding is open, but it won't last long.
Current vehicles include: • 2011 Chevrolet Impala
• 2003 Chevrolet Blazer
• 2016 Ford Taurus
View the auctions and place your bids here: https://ayrs.io/u6S0Vx 
Don't wait—bidding ends soon!Good luck, and happy bidding!
TBI: TBI Warns Of Continued and Growing Threat Of Financial Sextortion Targeting Children and Teens
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) recently released new data highlighting the continued and growing threat of financial sextortion targeting children and teens.
In 2025 alone, NCMEC received more than 50,000 reports of financially motivated sextortion. That’s an average of 137 reports every day. This represents a dramatic increase from the more than 36,000 reports received in 2024, underscoring the rapidly growing scale of this crime.
“While the newly released numbers are deeply concerning, unfortunately, we are not at all surprised. Those are national statistics. Currently, our four agents assigned to investigate these types of crimes are collectively trying to identify and locate more than 150 child victims of sextortion. Those are just the cases in the state of Tennessee assigned to TBI,” said Assistant Special Agent in Charge Robert Burghardt, who oversees the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad.
Typically, the predator and the child are the only people who know about the abuse until it is reported to law enforcement.
“This leaves the child carrying an overwhelming emotional burden on their own. Unfortunately, the predators often encourage their victims to commit suicide and some feel like that is their only choice when faced by the threat of having their nude photographs shared with friends and family,” said Burghardt.
Additionally, NCMEC is reporting changes in how offenders are targeting their victims. Many are acting more quickly, moving their conversations to private messaging and encrypted apps, making it more difficult to detect their crimes.
“Education is our strongest defense against financial sextortion. Parents and caregivers need to have conversations with their children about sextortion before a crisis happens,” said Burghardt. “Every child should know two things: if it happens, tell a trusted adult immediately, and never pay or cooperate with a blackmailer. Giving in rarely ends the abuse. It almost always encourages more demands.”
If a child in your life is victimized, immediately report it to your local law enforcement agency and submit a tip to NCMEC at https://report.cybertip.org/
Wilson/Lebanon: NFL Flag Football Registration Begins July 1st
NFL Flag Football Registration is NOW OPEN! Click the link below to sign up for all age groups. The sign up for coaching is included in the registration form.
Rutherford/La Vergne: Howl At The Moon 5k Set For 8-21
One
of La Vergne's most popular annual events is back! Grab your running
shoes and join us for the 2026 Howl at the Moon 5K Run on Friday, August
21, 2026, at Veterans Memorial Park.
Whether
you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun evening challenge,
this nighttime race is a great way to get active and enjoy the community
atmosphere. This USATF-sanctioned race offers a professionally measured
course and is perfect for both competitive runners and casual
participants alike.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Check-In: Pavilion B
Check-In Begins: 6:30 p.m.
Race Start: 8:00 p.m.
Check-In: Pavilion B
Check-In Begins: 6:30 p.m.
Race Start: 8:00 p.m.
Registration Fees:
• $30 Early Registration (through August 7)
• $35 Registration (August 8–20)
• $40 Race Day Registration
• $30 Early Registration (through August 7)
• $35 Registration (August 8–20)
• $40 Race Day Registration
Awards:
There are 8 age divisions ranging from young runners to senior citizens. Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each category and to the first male and female overall.
There are 8 age divisions ranging from young runners to senior citizens. Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each category and to the first male and female overall.
Register Online:
https://www.lavergnetn.gov/223/Howl-at-the-Moon-5K-Run
https://www.lavergnetn.gov/223/Howl-at-the-Moon-5K-Run
You may also print a registration form and submit it with payment to:
La Vergne Parks & Recreation
294 Sand Hill Road
La Vergne, TN 37086
294 Sand Hill Road
La Vergne, TN 37086
Questions? Call 615-793-3224.
Wilson/Lebanon: Lebanon Gas Department Begins Infrastructure Replace Project July 6
Beginning July 6, 2026, the City of Lebanon Gas Department will begin a natural gas infrastructure replacement project on-
- Castle Heights Avenue between Main Street and Frankland Road.
- Indian Hills Road and Cherokee Drive from Blair Lane to Hiawatha
This project will include replacing existing gas mains and individual service lines and is expected to take up to four months to complete.
Our crews will work to minimize disruptions throughout the project. However, when your individual service line is replaced, it will be necessary to temporarily interrupt your natural gas service. Customers affected by a service interruption will be notified in advance whenever possible.
If you are not home when your service is interrupted, please do not worry. Our technicians will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to restore your service and relight appliances at a time that is convenient for you.
During construction, you may experience:
- Temporary lane closures and traffic delays.
- Construction equipment and personnel working in the area.
- Temporary interruptions to natural gas service during service replacement activities.
- Restoration work following construction.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these improvements. This project will enhance the safety and reliability of the natural gas system serving your neighborhood for many years to come.
If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact the City of Lebanon Gas Department at 615-443-2835.
Warren/McMinnville: Police Need Help Identifying Suspect
Rutherford: TDOT To Close State Route 99 at Veterans Parkway in July
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will conduct a two-phase closure of Veterans Parkway in Rutherford County.
Starting Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 24, crews will close the south side of Veterans Parkway in both directions from the intersection at State Route (SR) 99 (New Salem Highway) to Armstrong Valley Road.
Motorists traveling southbound on Veterans Parkway will detour east at the Veterans Parkway/Highway 99 intersection to St. Andrews Drive, traveling south to re-enter Veterans Parkway.
Motorists traveling northbound on Veterans Parkway will detour north at St. Andrews Drive to New Salem Highway/SR 99, traveling west to re-enter Veterans Parkway. A temporary signal will be installed at the intersection of SR 99 and Armstrong Valley Road.
Message boards notifying the motoring public of the Veterans Parkway detour were placed in advance on:
· Shelbyville Hwy/SR 231, north and south of Veterans Parkway
· Veterans Pkwy north and south of Hwy 99
· New Salem Hwy/SR 99 east and west of the detoured intersection
Starting Friday, July 24, through Friday, July 31, crews will close the north side of Veterans Parkway in both directions from the intersection at New Salem Highway to Old Salem Road.
Motorists traveling southbound on Veterans Parkway will detour east at Old Salem Road to New Salem Hwy/SR 99, traveling west to re-enter Veterans Parkway. A temporary signal will be installed at the intersection of SR 99 and Old Salem Road
These closures are necessary to raise and rebuild the intersection of New Salem Highway at Veterans Parkway as part of Phase 3 of TDOT’s New Salem Highway (SR 99) Widening Project. Once the intersection is rebuilt, contractors will have completed a major milestone in this project.
Phase 3 of TDOT’s New Salem Highway (SR 99) Widening Project began in February 2025 and covers approximately 2.4 miles from west of Veterans Parkway to Cason Lane. The project transforms this stretch of SR 99 from a two-lane highway to a five-lane highway. Construction is estimated to be completed by December 2027.
All work is weather-dependent. As always, drivers are reminded to allow additional time, slow down, and move over when traveling through a work zone. The Move Over Law was passed in 2006. The penalty for violating the law in Tennessee includes the possibility of up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of $500.
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