🌱 Getting scary calls from “deputies” in Lebanon? Here’s what to do
Lebanon, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lebanon! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Getting scary calls from “deputies” in Lebanon? Here’s what to do
- How Lebanon plans to light up the sky this July 4
- Where could Lebanon’s next wastewater plant go—and who decides?
Also on today's calendar: Changing Lives One Day at a Time, Inc Fashion Show and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Scammers impersonating law enforcement in ongoing Wilson County scheme (wsmv.com) — Lebanon and Wilson County residents are being warned about scammers posing as sheriff’s deputies and demanding immediate payment of fake fines over the phone. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office stresses they won’t threaten arrest for missed court by phone and urges people, especially seniors, to hang up, distrust caller ID, and report suspicious calls. 
2. Don't Miss The City of Lebanon's 4th of July Celebration (wilsoncountysource.com) — Lebanon is gearing up for a big, family-friendly Fourth of July celebration at the Wilson County Fairgrounds, complete with live music, food trucks, and a major fireworks show. The alcohol-free event on July 4 runs from 5 p.m. to about 9 p.m., with inflatables, games, giveaways, and a patriotic selfie station to keep all ages entertained.
3. Lebanon approves new committee as search continues for future wastewater plant site (wkrn.com) — Lebanon officials have formed a Wastewater Treatment Plant Site Selection Committee to find a new location as the city’s 60-year-old Hartmann Drive plant nears capacity. Residents are pushing back on potential sites, and leaders say the decision, tied to federal funding deadlines, will shape Lebanon’s growth across Wilson County for decades.
4. Siegel soccer outlasts Lebanon in double OT (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Lebanon High’s boys soccer team pushed Siegel to double overtime before falling 3-1 in a physical Region 4 semifinal that featured nine yellow cards and a red. Lebanon struck first on a David Gonzalez goal and held a 1-0 lead, but Siegel rallied with a penalty kick and two overtime scores to end the Blue Devils’ season.
5. Hazel Polk Keplinger (radio7media.com) — Lebanon readers may recognize the Polk family name in this obituary for 86-year-old Hazel Polk Keplinger of Lawrenceburg, whose son Bobby Polk lives in Lebanon. Services are set for Friday, May 15, in Lawrenceburg, with visitation and burial at Houser Cemetery.
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★ Featured events ★
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Movie Event: Grease Sing-A-Long →
Capitol Theatre, 110 W Main St, Lebanon
6:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Computer Class: What Do You Need Help With?
Lebanon-Wilson County Public Library Lebanon-Wilson County Library, 108 S Hatton Ave, Lebanon, TN 37
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Changing Lives One Day at a Time, Inc Fashion Show →
Farm Bureau Exposition Center, 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon
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Brush Pick Up - Zone 2 →
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City Council Meeting →
City Hall, 200 North Castle Heights ave, Lebanon
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Computer Class: Word & Google Docs
Lebanon-Wilson County Library, 108 S Hatton Ave, Lebanon
11:00 am -
Education Division →
Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Of Commerce, 149 Public Sq, Lebanon
12:00 pm -
Savor Lebanon 2026 →
Downtown Lebanon TN, Public Sq, Lebanon
12:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 21
Tuesday May 26
Saturday May 30
📣 Lebanon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Preschool Storytime
Harvey Freeman Memorial Library 2765 North Mt. Juliet Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
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125th Spring Outing
Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce 4580 Rachel's Ln., Hermitage, TN 37076
10:30 am -
Golden Hour: Seniors Art Social at Hawaii Fluid Art - Mt Juliet →
Hawaii Fluid Art, 401 S Mt Juliet Rd #535, Mt. Juliet
1:00 pm -
Youth in the Loop (4th-12th)
Harvey Freeman Memorial Library 2765 North Mt. Juliet Road, Mount Juliet, TN 37122
3:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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