The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee will participate in National Night Out events in Nashville on August 5, 2025, alongside law enforcement partners and local communities.
Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire stated, “Our office is proud to stand with both our neighbors and law enforcement as we all work together for a safer community. I look forward to seeing both our law enforcement partners and the citizens we serve tomorrow night.”
National Night Out is an annual campaign that aims to build relationships between law enforcement and communities across the country. The event takes place on the first Tuesday of August in most areas and involves millions of participants nationwide.
The program was established in 1984 with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Department of Justice. It is managed by the National Association of Town Watch, a nonprofit organization that works to promote safer neighborhoods.
Local police departments coordinate National Night Out activities with volunteers, offering opportunities for residents and officers to interact positively. Events often include block parties, cookouts, festivals, parades, safety demonstrations, youth activities, and visits from emergency personnel. The initiative emphasizes unity among neighbors to help maintain safe communities.
Additional information about National Night Out can be found at https://natw.org/.
Several events are scheduled throughout Middle Tennessee:
- The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department will host gatherings at multiple locations including Red Caboose Park (684 Colice Jeanne Road), East Park (600 Woodland Street), Bridgestone Arena Plaza, Madison Park (550 N Dupont Avenue), Old Hickory Ball Fields (1700 Golf Club Drive), and Church of the Messiah (88 Lafayette St). Details are available at https://x.com/MNPDNashville/status/1952478011292635176.
- In Murfreesboro, the police department will partner with city parks and JackFM Radio for an event at Oaklands Park (427 Roberts Street) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring activities such as Touch-A-Truck and games designed to strengthen ties between officers and residents. More information is posted at https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=5190.
- Smyrna Police Department invites families to its headquarters at 400 Enon Springs Road East from 6 to 8 p.m., where attendees can tour facilities, meet officers, receive giveaways, and more. Event details are listed at https://rutherfordsource.com/smyrna-police-to-host-national-night-out/.
- Spring Hill Police Department will hold its event at Fischer Park (4285 Port Royal Road) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; see https://williamsonsource.com/spring-hill-police-to-host-national-night-out-at-fischer-park/ for further information.
- Gallatin Police Department’s event will take place at 668 Nashville Pike from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; additional details are provided at https://sumnercountysource.com/gallatin-police-to-host-national-night-out/.
