Marine Corps League - Detachment 924

Monthly Officer Meeting
2026-03-09 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-09 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-11-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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:
https://mcldeptofga.org/2026-mcl-southeast-division-conference/

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

Monthly Detachment Meeting
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-25 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.

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.

2026 VHSF - Mardi Gras Masquerade
2026-02-14 18:00 - 22:00 | 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

Pints with Patriots Veteran's Social
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Tri-Hop Brewery, 205 Court St, Maryville, TN, United States
Join us for another Pints with Patriots Veterans Social on February 11th 6-8p. at TRI-HOP Brewery at 205 Court Street MaryvilleEach veteran will be treated to a delicious dinner from the A-Thai Food Truck!Invite your friends, family and of course veteran friends!!Any questions please contact me Taryn Bryant at 865-659-0350

January Monthly Detachment Meeting
2026-02-02 17:30 - 19:30 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
Due to Inclement weather, the January Detachment Meeting has been moved to Monday, 2 FEB

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.

Lunch with Gen. John Kelly
2026-01-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37923, United States
Military veterans are invited to an exclusive conversation with esteemed former four-star Marine Corps general John Kelly.
Kelly is the featured guest at a free luncheon for veterans at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 14 at Bridgewater Place. The event, including Kelly’s appearance, was arranged by Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay.
Kelly is a former Marine Corps general who led the U.S. Department of Homeland Security during President Donald Trump’s first term before becoming Trump’s longest-serving chief of staff.
Jay met Kelly while attending an event at Mount Vernon over the summer. After talking with the general, Jay figured it was worth a shot to ask him if he’d be willing to do an event with Knox County’s veterans.
“If you don’t ask, you don’t receive,” he said. Jay told Knox News he’s sponsoring the luncheon with his own money, not his county commission salary or campaign donations.

7th Annual Hike to Remember
2026-01-10 07:30 - 12:00 | Nixon’s Deli, 230 N. Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37923, United States
The Detachment will be serving coffee and bagels to kick off the hike. MCL members can come and fellowship don’t have to do the hike just come and spread the word and kick off the new year with support this event that is put on by another Marine .
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Hike To Remember
A suicide prevention initiative that combats a complex problem by proclaiming a simple message, You Are Valuable! The heart of our mission is forged in camaraderie that aids in navigating individuals to safety during times of crises.
Designed with veterans, first responders, families, and community members in mind, our event aims to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. The hike offers the community an opportunity to eat together, encourage one another, and engage in physical activities that instill hope.
Join us for a hike to remember and discover the invaluable services that Quest Legacy provides.
Date: Saturday, 1/10/2026
Time: 7:30 – 12:00
Location: Nixon’s Deli 230 N. Peters Rd Knoxville, TN 37923
100% of proceeds goes to suicide prevention trainings, providing meals to families in need, and supporting community non-profit initiatives.

Toys for Tots Distribution Day #2
2025-12-17 08:00 - 19:00 | Callahan Road Baptist Church, 1317 Callahan Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37912, United States
Distribution Day 2
12/17/2025 – 8:00AM-7:00PM
Day 2 of distribution for last names N – Z. Doors will open at 8:00AM and close at 7:00PM. If you cannot make it, make-up day will be 18 December from 8:00AM to 1:00PM. Distrbution is located at 1317 Callahan Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912 (Callahan Road Baptist Church).

Toys for Tots Distribution Day 1
2025-12-16 08:00 - 19:00 | Callahan Road Baptist Church, 1317 Callahan Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37912, United States
Distribution Day 1
12/16/2025 – 8:00AM-7:00PM
Day 1 of distribution for last names A – M. Doors will open at 8:00AM and close at 7:00PM. If you cannot make it, make-up day will be 18 December from 8:00AM to 1:00PM. Distrbution is located at 1317 Callahan Drive, Knoxville, TN 37912 (Callahan Road Baptist Church).

Wreaths Across America
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | East Tenneessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Knoxville National Cemetery’s Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Knoxville National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red “Sponsor” button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don’t forget to click the “Invite” button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Knoxville National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

Christmas Breakfast
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Rothchild’s Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37923, United States
Click here to RSVP and get your tickets.

MODD Meeting
2025-12-08 17:30 - 19:30 | TN
Details to follow

National Day of Remembrance
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Pellissippi State Community College – Clayton Performing Arts Center, 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville, TN, 37932, United States
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony

ETMAC Meeting
2025-12-04 08:30 - 10:30 | Knoxville Area Chamber of Commerce, 17 Market Square, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
East Tennessee Military Affairs Council Monthly Meeting. ETMAC holds their monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month except for Jan and July which are held the second Thursday of the month.

East TN Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride
2025-11-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Melton Lake Park, 697 Melton Lake Dr, Oak Ridge, TN, 38830, United States
Welcome to the 2nd Annual East TN Toys For Tots Motorcycle Ride hosted by The Knox VetNet!
Every child deserves to open a gift on Christmas morning and we’re riding in support of the Marine Corps Toys For Tots Foundation to help make that happen. Ride out, create memories, make a difference!

Registration Cost: One toy of $10 value per head -or- a $10 donation per head
Rally Location: Melton Lake Park, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Registration: 9am-10amBlessing of the Bikes: 10:05amKickstands Up: 10:15Landing: Bootlegger Harley-Davidson, Knoxville, TN until 2pm

Wear your best Santa/Elf gear if you’ve got some!

Veterans Breakfast
2025-11-29 08:30 - 10:00 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment will be sponsoring the Veteran Breakfast at the VFW Post 5154.

Wear your red shirts, and come out in force.

2025 Bonnyman Memorial Ceremony
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Highland Cemetery, 4300 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, United States
Come honor Medal of Honor recipient and native Knoxville hero, 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr., USMC. After 70 years of his remains missing in Tarawa, Bonnyman returned home to be buried with military honors at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sept. 27, 2015.

Knoxville Veteran's Day Parade
2025-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 | TN

Marine Rose Program Fundraiser - Kroger Maryville
2025-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Kroger Maryville, 507 N Foothills Plaza Dr., Maryville, TN, 37801, United States
We will be conducting our annual Veteran’s Day Fundraiser on 11 NOV 2025 from 0900 to 1500 at three locations. We need 4 volunteers per shift (0900-1200 & 1200-1500) per location for a total of 24 volunteers. Regular and associate members are encouraged to volunteer, but an associate member must be paired with a regular member.

To volunteer, click here.

Marine Rose Program Fundraiser - Ingles Farragut
2025-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Ingles Farragut, 11847 Kingston Pike, Farrgut, TN, 37934, United States

Marine Rose Program Fundraiser - Kroger Farragut
2025-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Kroger Farragut, 189 Brooklawn St, Farragut, TN, 37934, United States

250th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
2025-11-09 16:00 - 21:00 | Rothchild’s Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37923, United States
