When you think of movie posters, you think of stories that deserve to be told on the big screen: narratives that move us, challenge us, and stay with us long after the lights come up.
The stories of Tennessee’s missing children, and the families who never stop searching, deserve that same level of visibility, that same cultural importance, and that same unforgettable impact.
Why a Movie Poster for Tennessee Missing Children’s Day?
For the first time in our event’s history, Tennessee Missing Children’s Day will take place at the historic Capitol Theatre in Lebanon, Tennessee on March 4, 2026. This is our statement about how we view this cause.
Missing children’s stories aren’t footnotes. They’re not statistics buried in news reports. They’re epic narratives of families who refuse to give up, communities that rally together, and the relentless pursuit of hope against impossible odds.
They deserve a stage. They deserve a spotlight. They deserve to be unmissable.
The Significance of Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre has been Lebanon’s cultural heart since 1927, a place where communities gather for performances, films, and events that matter. By hosting Tennessee Missing Children’s Day in this iconic venue, we’re signaling something that child safety and missing children’s advocacy belong in the center of our cultural conversation, not on the margins.
When families walk through those theatre doors on March 4th, they’re participating in something cinematic in scope. A day filled with:
- Speakers for child advocacy (our leading voices)
- Educational resources for child safety strategies (free child fingerprinting kits provided)
- Resource connections for families in crisis (our support network)
- Stories of hope from families still searching (our real-life heroes)
- Community commitment to protecting Tennessee’s children (our collective resolution)
This is a production worth promoting like a blockbuster.
Behind the Foundation: Why We Do This
The Bethany Markowski Foundation was born from one family’s experience navigating a system that wasn’t built for families of missing children. When Bethany disappeared in 2001, her family, including our founder and board chair Jonnie Carter (Bethany’s mother), discovered critical gaps:
- Families don’t know what steps to take when their child goes missing
- Child safety education is difficult to access
- Resources existed but were scattered and hard to find during crisis
- Community support was willing but didn’t know how to help effectively
We are building what we wished had existed for Bethany’s family and so many others.
Tennessee Missing Children’s Day represents the culmination of that mission: bringing together everything a family needs in one accessible, free, community-centered event. Law enforcement expertise. Child safety education. Support resources. Peer connections. And most importantly, HOPE.
How You Can Be Part of the Story
Just like a great film needs an audience, Tennessee Missing Children’s Day needs community participation to create real impact.
Share the Poster
Download and share our movie poster on social media. Tag friends, family, and local organizations. Every share extends our reach to families who need to know this event exists.
Print and Post
Request physical posters to display at your workplace, church, school, gym, or local business. The more visible we are, the more families we can serve.
Attend on March 4
Mark your calendar now. Your presence matters to families in crisis, to children who need advocates, and to a community building a safety net together.
Volunteer
We need event volunteers to make March 4 run smoothly. If you can give a few hours, reach out to us.
Spread the Word
Talk about Tennessee Missing Children’s Day in your circles. Mention it at PTA meetings, Sunday services, book clubs, or wherever your community gathers. Word of mouth is powerful.
The Stories That Need Telling
Behind every missing child is a family whose story deserves to be heard. Behind every search is a community that refused to look away. Behind every prevention education session is a child who might be kept safe because someone cared enough to learn.
These stories deserve a marquee. They deserve a theatre. They deserve our attention, our resources, and our action.
That’s why we made a movie poster.
Because on March 4, 2026, at the Capitol Theatre in Lebanon, we’re spotlighting stories that matter, supporting families who need us, and building the kind of community that refuses to let children fall through the cracks.
This is Tennessee Missing Children’s Day 2026!
Now showing: Hope, Resources, Action, and Community.
Get your free ticket (admission) by marking your calendar today.
Event Details
Tennessee Missing Children’s Day 2026
Date: March 4, 2026
Location: Capitol Theatre, 719 S Cumberland St, Lebanon, TN 37087
Time: Doors Open 5:30 P.M.
Admission: FREE and open to the public
Parking: Available next to the building
Accessibility: Wheelchair access on the side of the building
Presented by The Bethany Markowski Foundation
For more information:
Email: team@findbethany.org
Website: www.findbethany.org
Facebook: @BethanyLeanneMarkowski
Instagram: @BethanyMarkowskiFoundation
Sponsor the Event
Tennessee Missing Children’s Day 2026 is made possible through the generous support of our community sponsors who believe in protecting Tennessee’s children and supporting families in crisis.
Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction featuring donated items and experiences from local businesses and supporters, with 100% of proceeds directly funding the Foundation’s programs, including family support services, community search coordination, and child safety education initiatives.
Every bid you place helps us extend our reach to more families who need resources, hope, and action when it matters most. We’re grateful to our sponsors and donors who make this free community event possible while helping us build sustainable programs that serve Tennessee families year-round.
Please email sponsor@findbethany.org if you are interested in donating goods to our silent auction for this year’s event.
About The Bethany Markowski Foundation
The Bethany Markowski Foundation is a Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families of missing children through resources, guidance, community search coordination, and child safety education. Founded in honor of Bethany Markowski and led by her mother Jonnie Carter, the foundation works to fill critical gaps in support systems while raising awareness about missing children’s cases across Tennessee.
Our mission is built on five core values: Hope, Compassion, Action, Community, and Integrity. We believe every missing child deserves tireless advocacy, every family deserves comprehensive support, and every community has the power to protect its children.
Learn more at www.findbethany.org or follow us on social media.
