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Organizers and residents press Smyrna leaders for safety plans ahead of Bridal and Juneteenth events
Summary
Speakers at the Smyrna Mayor and Council meeting raised threats and harassment tied to upcoming Smyrna Bridal and Juneteenth events and asked police and city leaders for public assurances and protections; the mayor said the police department has been notified and will plan security.
Several speakers at the Smyrna Mayor and Council meeting on June 16 urged city officials to publicly commit to safety measures for two upcoming events — the Smyrna Bridal festival and the city's Juneteenth observance.
Skyler Akins, a resident who said he had earlier threatened federal litigation after being denied participation in Smyrna Bridal, told the council he had received hostile online responses and called for explicit action to keep vendors and attendees safe. "Will we be protected when, if something goes wrong?" he asked. "I look at them now. I'm very thankful they put us in here, the Smyrna Police Department. That's a great thing. But will we be…
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