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Police: Man arrested at Nashville ‘No Kings’ Rally flagged by federal terrorism task force in April

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tennesseelookout.com – Cassandra Stephenson – 2025-06-25 12:04:00


Elijah Millar, 19, was arrested at Nashville’s “No Kings” rally on June 14, 2025, for brandishing a handgun. Previously flagged by a federal terrorism task force, Millar had posted images of a shotgun with mass shooter names and Neo-Nazi symbols on social media. He’s charged with disorderly conduct, unlawful weapon possession by Murfreesboro police, and faces federal firearm charges. Under a 2023 conservatorship restricting firearm access due to mental health issues, Millar violated terms by purchasing guns without consent. After suicidal threats in June, police confiscated weapons, leading to his hospitalization and detention. Federal prosecutors cite his online activity as a threat of potential mass violence.

by Cassandra Stephenson, Tennessee Lookout
June 25, 2025

The 19-year-old counter-protester arrested at Nashville’s No Kings Rally on June 14 was flagged two months earlier by a federal terrorism task force after posting an image on social media of a shotgun inscribed with “names of mass shooters and Neo-Nazi symbology,” according to Murfreesboro police.

Elijah Millar, of Murfreesboro, was arrested by Nashville police at the rally and charged with disorderly conduct after witnesses reported he brandished a handgun. Police seized a pistol from Millar at the scene.

Murfreesboro police arrested Millar three days later and charged him with three counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor. Millar also faces a federal charge for unlawful possession of a firearm.

Millar, who has been treated for mental health conditions for several years, has been under conservatorship since 2023 after Rutherford County Chancery Court judges found him to be a “disabled person needing care” and “at risk of substantial harm to his health, safety and welfare.” The conservatorship restricts his access to firearms, according to court documents.

A detective with the Murfreesboro Police Department received a tip from the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force on April 3, reporting that Millar made a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, of the inscribed shotgun along with a small revolver, according to court documents obtained by Tennessee Lookout.

When police visited Millar’s home, Millar’s mother — his conservator — voluntarily gave police both firearms, telling them that “he purchased the firearms from a gun show without her consent,” the affidavit states.

Millar’s conservatorship requires him to be accompanied by his mother or step-father to purchase weapons and he cannot purchase or store weapons of any kind without his mother’s consent, according to federal court documents.

Millar’s federal public defender could not be immediately reached. Attempts to contact Millar’s mother were unsuccessful.

On June 16, two days after Millar was arrested at the Nashville protest, police received a call alleging that Millar made suicidal statements. Police met Millar outside his home and confiscated a loaded handgun from his waistband and a loaded magazine from his pocket. When police contacted Millar’s mother via phone, she told them she “was unaware of Mr. Millar having the Walther handgun, again violating the conservatorship.”

Millar was taken to the hospital for mental health treatment and police arrested him when he was released on June 17 for possessing the three weapons in violation of his conservatorship.

Federal prosecutors argued for Millar’s detention in a June 22 filing, citing “social media posts and online activity (that) have raised concerns amongst law enforcement that the Defendant has a desire to commit an act of mass violence.”

Miller is set to remain in custody at Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. If he is released from state custody, he will be transferred to federal custody, where he will remain until his federal trial, according to a federal court order.

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Note: The following A.I. based commentary is not part of the original article, reproduced above, but is offered in the hopes that it will promote greater media literacy and critical thinking, by making any potential bias more visible to the reader –Staff Editor.

Political Bias Rating: Centrist

This article primarily reports on facts surrounding the arrest and legal situation of Elijah Millar without evident editorializing or ideological framing. It provides detailed background on his mental health, legal restrictions, and law enforcement concerns, focusing on public safety and due process. The language is straightforward and avoids partisan commentary or loaded terms. While it touches on sensitive topics like gun ownership, mental health, and extremism, it does so in a neutral tone, presenting information from official sources and court documents. Overall, the content aligns with balanced, factual reporting rather than expressing a distinct political bias.

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Nashville’s geology has been misunderstood in tunneling talks — including by a Boring Company executive

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wpln.org – Caroline Eggers – 2025-08-12 14:53:00

SUMMARY: The Boring Company plans to build a tunnel connecting downtown Nashville to the airport, but the city’s limestone geology poses challenges. Nashville sits on porous limestone formed during the Ordovician period, making it prone to sinkholes and underground instability. Experts warn tunneling in this karst terrain is hazardous, risking sinkhole formation and disrupting water flow. Studies urge disaster planning due to unpredictable fractured rock and water movement. Local geological data is outdated, complicating risk assessment. Nashville’s climate extremes, including heavy rainfall, could exacerbate these issues. Elon Musk’s company favors fewer pre-project reviews, raising safety concerns amid uncertain environmental impacts.

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Former Mid-South prison could become Tennessee ICE detention center

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SUMMARY: A small West Tennessee town is deciding whether to reopen a former Mid-South prison as an ICE detention center. The facility, closed since 2021 after the Biden administration phased out private prison contracts, is owned by CoreCivic. Town leaders will vote on a contract with ICE and CoreCivic to house immigrants. Residents have mixed reactions: some worry about the impact of an ICE facility, while others see potential job opportunities, with CoreCivic promising nearly 240 local jobs and over 3,000 applicants. CoreCivic emphasizes they do not enforce immigration laws but provide care and legal due process.

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Small West Tennessee town weighs ICE detention contract

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www.wkrn.com – Kelly Milan – 2025-08-11 22:23:00

SUMMARY: Mason, Tennessee, a small town of about 1,300, is deciding whether to approve a contract with ICE and CoreCivic to reopen the West Tennessee Detention Facility, closed since 2021. CoreCivic aims to house immigrant detainees, promising nearly 240 jobs and significant tax revenue for Mason. However, lifelong resident Eloise Thompson and immigrant rights groups oppose the plan, citing community harm and the negative impact of a for-profit private prison. CoreCivic insists it will provide humane care under government oversight and does not enforce immigration laws. A special town meeting Tuesday will finalize the decision amid expected protests.

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