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The Wi******er Police Department is committed to the protection of life and the prevention of crime and disorder.

This page is maintained by the City of Wi******er, Tennessee Police Department.

10/01/2026

Today, around 1:00 p.m. the square will be closed for the Franklin County Franklin County, TN School District's block party. The event will take place from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. The square is anticipated to open back up around 8:00 p.m. The route around the square is highlighted in green below. We urge motorists to proceed with caution through the detour around the square.

09/25/2026

**********************Traffic Advisement*********************************
The Franklin County High School Homecoming parade is today at 1:00 p.m. Expect some traffic delays between 12:55 p.m. and the conclusion of the parade. The parade will begin at FCHS, travel down Bypass Road towards Dinah Shore Boulevard, turn left on to the Boulevard, travel to the Square, and then end at the Franklin County Board of Education. Please be patient and courteous as we manage traffic before and during the parade.

09/19/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️Just a reminder, this morning the Wi******er Triathlon is being held. Be aware of bicycles in the area of Lynchburg Road and North High St. Please use caution. ⚠️⚠️⚠️

08/02/2026

The dog pictured below was found at the City Park this morning. The dog is currently at animal control. If you know who the dog may belong to or it’s your dog, contact the Franklin County Communications Center at 931-967-2331.

07/30/2026

Tell us where it is Thursday!

On July 29, 2026 a report was filed about the theft of a Craftsman riding lawnmower(pictured). The mower was taken from an address on Style Street in Wi******er. Its believed the theft occurred between Sunday and Wednesday of this week. If you know where this mower may be or who may have taken it, please contact Sergeant Detective Ryan Fuller with the Wi******er Police Department at 931-967-3840. You may give information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 931-962-INFO(4636).

07/29/2026

UPDATE:

GREAT news to report! Lilly Hill has been located and is safe.

Thanks to all who worked to find this child!

Previously Posted:

An AMBER ALERT has been issued on behalf of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for 1-year-old Lilly Hill.

Lilly is 30 pounds and has black hair & brown eyes. She was last seen on Wednesday in Wi******er, TN and is believed to be with her non-custodial mother Kasey Hill, who has active warrants for Aggravated Kidnapping, Child Endangerment, and Felony Evading out of Franklin County.

They may be traveling in a 2017 blue Kia Sportage with TN tag 384BQVJ.

Spot her? Have information about her whereabouts? Call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 931-967-2331 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

07/28/2026

Tonight is the night! We hope you can come join us for our fraud awareness forum.

07/22/2026

On Tuesday afternoon July 21, 2026 around 5:09 p.m., the Wi******er Police Department, Wi******er Fire Department, Priority Ambulance Service, and the Franklin County Rescue Squad were dispatched to the area of Tims Ford Lake near the Tims Ford Bass Club for a reported possible drowning. Once responding units arrived, two boaters were able to bring the victim to shore. The victim of the incident was pronounced deceased on the scene. Preliminary statements given advised that the victim's injuries were sustained from a boating incident on Tims Ford Lake. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency was notified and responded immediately. The TWRA is actively investigating the incident. Any inquiries about this incident can be forwarded to their agency at [email protected].

07/21/2026

We are one week away from our Fraud Awareness Forum. We encourage everyone to attend. The best defense is the knowledge of what to look for if someone is trying to scam you.

Address

401 2nd Avenue SW
Wi******er, TN
37398

Telephone

+19319673840

Website

https://www.winchester-tn.com/police-department

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