2026 VHSF - Mardi Gras Masquerade
2026-02-14 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 8807 Kingston Pike, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37923, United States
🎉 Laissez les bons temps rouler! 🎉
Bring your Valentine and get ready to “let the good times roll” at Veterans Heritage Site Foundation’s fundraiser Mardi Gras Masquerade. Wear your festive party clothes and we will provide the masks and beads! Come enjoy a live Dixieland Band, New Orleans style food and much more! It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
Every registration to this unique event will support the United Veterans Council FREE Veterans Breakfast Program!
More Details and Tickets – HERE

Free Veterans Dinner
2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike NE, TN, 37918, United States
SYNERGY HomeCare is honored to host a Veterans Appreciation Dinner to thank and recognize those who have served our country.
Veterans are invited to enjoy a free dinner and bring one guest for an evening of gratitude and community.
Dinner Includes:• Steak bites or grilled chicken• Salad• Baked potato• Roll• Assorted desserts• Tea and lemonade

Date: February 20 Time: 5:00 PM Location: The Church at Sterchi Hills Cost: Free for veterans + one guest

RSVP Required — Seating is Limited
Call or text 865-474-9304 to reserve your seat

A special thank you to The Church at Sterchi Hills for generously allowing us to use their space to host this event.
We look forward to honoring our local veterans and sharing a meaningful evening together.

Monthly Detachment Meeting
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-31 05:30 - 07:30, 2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-25 17:30 - 19:30 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
Social hour begins at 1730 followed by a joint Auxiliary meeting, presentations and guest speakers at 18:15. Detachment business meeting starts at 1830. Food and beverage are available for purchase during Social Hour and after meeting.

2026 National Mid-Winter Conference
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-28 | Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 South Orme St, Arlington, VA, 22204, United States
CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
For 2026, we are planning a trip to the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Thursday afternoon, 2/26/26. We will have sales for the bus ticket on our registration.
Registration for Midwinter will begin after the National Convention in August 2025.
Hotel Shuttle Information – No signup required. Times can vary slightly based on traffic. To: DCA/Reagan International Airport – Depart hotel 6am to 9am every 30 minutes. 9am to 11am once every hour at the top of the hour. Stops: Terminal 1 Main Entrance, Terminal 2 Doors 4 & 7. To the Pentagon City Mall/Metro Station – Depart hotel 9:30am – 9:30pm once an hour at the bottom of the hour. Departing Metro/Mall in front of Ritz Carlton – 9:45am to 9:45pm once an hour at the 3/4 of an hour (45).

MIDWINTER CONFERENCE – MCL/MODD/MCLA, Banquet, and Museum Trip ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE

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2026 MCL National Mid-Winter Conference Uniform Of The Day (UOD):
All MCL uniforms stated are ‘suggested’ attire and is not required for wear; no MCL members will be denied access if they are not wearing the ‘suggested’ MCL uniform; however, ALL MCL members in good standing will wear the MCL cover and proper conference credentials to gain access to any MCL business meetings.

Thursday national board of trustees meeting and Commandants Council – MCL cover (required); MCL polo shirts or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
Friday Joint Opening Session and Memorial Service – MCL cover (required); the MCL Casual Dress (red blazer) uniform is ‘suggested.’ The balance of the day, the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
Saturday business meetings – MCL cover (required); the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
Saturday social, reception, and banquet – (black-tie event) MCL Evening Dress, MCL Formal Dress, or black-tie/formal attire is ‘suggested’ for wear. MCL covers are not to be worn for this event.

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Hotel rate is $131 per night plus tax
Parking: On-site garage parking is $10 per day
Any cancellations after February 10, 2026, will forfeit the one-night deposit
Free shuttle to/from Reagan Airport (DCA)

The hotel overlooks Arlington National Cemetery and is right near Henderson Hall and the Fort Myer Exchange.

Pound #271 Growl
2026-03-02 17:30 - 19:30 | TN
1730 Social Hour
1830 Meeting

79th Southeast Division Conference
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-08 | Embassy Suits – Savannah Airport, 125 W. Mulberry Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31407, United States
For details:
2026 MCL Southeast Division Conference

Monthly Officer Meeting
2026-03-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-04-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-06-08 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-13 17:00 - 18:30 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
Bring all business items for the monthly detachment meeting to this session for review and addition to the monthly detachment meeting agenda.

Food available for purchase.

Pints with Patriots
2026-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Abridged Beer Co, 320 N Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN, United States
PLEASE TRY TO RSVP FOR FOOD PREP!!
Join us for another Pints with Patriots Veterans Social on March 18th 320 N Peters Road at Abridged Beer Company.Each veteran will be treated to a delicious dinner from the Abridged kitchen!Invite your friends, family and of course veteran friends!!Any questions please contact, Taryn Bryant at 865-659-0350

National Medal of Honor Day
2026-03-25 | TN
National Medal of Honor Day: March 25, 2026.
Significance: Established by Congress, March 25 marks the date in 1863 when the first Medals of Honor were presented.
Knoxville Event (May 2026): The ETVMA event on May 4, 2026, will honor WWII recipient Master Sergeant Charles McGaha, featuring a dinner, presentation, and speaker.
Observance Activities: Ways to observe include flying the flag, researching recipient biographies, and supporting community, school, or cemetery tributes.

YWCA Partnership Event - SHEROES walk
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | TN
Details to follow

Bourbon & Bowties Gala
2026-03-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Skyview @ Broadway Social, 101 E. Boradway, Maryville, TN, United States

Spring Honor Air Flight
2026-04-08 09:00 - 19:40 | McGhee Tyson Airport, 2055 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
The next
HonorAir Knoxville flight for veterans is Flight 38, scheduled for April 8, 2026. The flight will depart from Knoxville at 9:00 a.m. and return at approximately 7:40 p.m., with the goal of transporting veterans to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials.

Flight details

What: HonorAir Knoxville Flight 38
When: April 8, 2026
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from Knoxville
Return: Approximately 7:40 p.m. to Knoxville
Purpose: To take over 130 East Tennessee veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials built for their service and sacrifice .

Important information for the public

Welcome home: You can show your support by attending the welcome home celebration at the airport.
Arrival time: Arrive early to get a good spot for the homecoming.

Parking: Parking is available in the economy lot.

Follow along: You can follow the trip on the official HonorAir Knoxville social media feeds.

Spring Department Conference
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Bavarian Bierhaus, 212 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States

Jack McGivney Memorial Pistol Match
2026-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | WIndrock Shooting Range & Training Center, 720 Windrock Rd, Oliver Springs, TN, United States

Honoring our GSMNP Veterans
2026-06-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TN, United States

Department of TN - State Convention Hosted by Lt Bonnyman Detachment
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-21 | Airport Hilton, 2001 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN, 37701, United States
Details to be provided as the date gets closer

Jim Peacock Memorial Pistol Match
2026-10-17 09:00 - 16:00 | WIndrock Shooting Range & Training Center, 720 Windrock Rd, Oliver Springs, TN, United States
