Marine Corps League - Detachment 924

Monthly Officer Meeting
2025-11-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-12 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-09 17:00 - 18:00 (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.

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.

Monthly Detachment Meeting
2025-11-25 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-24 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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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).

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).

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.

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.

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

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

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
