Overton County Seeks Photos To Honor Fallen Veterans
American Legion Post 4 in Overton County encouraging residents to provide photographs of fallen service members to expand the Hometown Heroes banner project in Livingston. Post Commander Ken Werner said the initiative aims to memorialize soldiers from the county who were killed in action by displaying their portraits on the town square. The project specifically […]
Cumberland VFW Celebrates 80 Years Of Service To Veterans
Cumberland County’s VFW Post marking 80 years of supporting local veterans and advocating for their benefits. Commander Tommy Olivo said VFW has remained active over the decades by adapting to the changing needs of veterans from different generations. “Like any veterans organization, we support the national efforts to beat the drum in Washington for veterans’ […]
Cookeville 9/11 Tribute Will Honor Local First Responders
A 9/11 Tribute event will be held in Downtown Cookeville Thursday to remember those lost and honor local first responders. VFW District Commander Richard Buford said September 11 is now called Patriots Day, serving as a chance to remember the lives lost in the attacks. “We want to honor our first line defenders, like police […]
Livingston, Cookeville Become Purple Heart Cities Friday
Local veterans honored at a Livingston ceremony Friday as Cookeville, Livingston, Overton County, and Putnam County officially became Purple Heart cities and counties. Livingston Mayor Lori Burnett said that the city has working on the Purple Heart Designation since she found out it was a possibility. It then became a regional effort. Burnett took a […]
McMinnville VFW Searching For New Members For Reactivating Auxiliary
McMinnville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars post is working to reactivate its auxiliary. Tennessee’s State Auxiliary Chief of Staff Phyllis Barnes said that the VFW wanted to try to start a new auxiliary. The auxiliary shut down earlier this summer due to a lack of participation. Barnes said it’s necessary to have auxiliaries available because they […]
Memorial Day Bell Ringing For Those Lost During Sparta Ceremony
Residents from across White County gathered at the Rotary Club of Sparta Veterans Park for its Memorial Day service. The program was put on by Sparta’s American Legion, featuring the ringing of the bells for those killed in action since the American Revolution. American Legion Post 99 Commander Ronald Lapierre said the message for the […]
Putnam Honors Fallen Heroes On Historic Courthouse Lawn
The Putnam County community gathered on Memorial Day, under the historic courthouse to honor the heroes fallen during military service. The Veterans Honor Guard fired the 21-gun salute and 101 year old Lehman Riggs played taps on his bugle after the laying of the wreaths for local veterans lost. U.S. Naval Academy 2nd Class Midshipman […]
Overton County VFW Trying To Stay In Operation
A continuing decline in active members may force the Overton County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post to shut down. Newly Elected VFW Commander Jerry Greer said he accepted the position to try and keep the post alive. “We need to get our active members back involved,” Greer said. “There are about six or eight of […]
Livingston American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Distribution Cancelled
Livingston’s American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Distribution has been cancelled this year. The poppy distribution is an annual fundraiser for veterans and their families in need. Auxiliary Unit 4 Poppy Representative Romanna Schnitcke said the legion cancelled due to being unable to social distance. “It’s a very personal thing,” Schnitcke said. “We approach people’s cars, or […]
