Marine Corps League - Detachment 924

Monthly Detachment Meeting
2025-06-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-30 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Be sure to bring your new business items to the monthly officer meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month for review and addition to the agenda for this meeting.

Veteran's Paddle
2025-06-29 13:00 - 17:00 | TN
June 29th 1pm
Calling all Veteran’s and their families!! Join us on this great paddle, fun for all ages and lead by retired Marine Brandon Wells.
This great 5 mile paddle which will take you through downtown and past campus ending at Sequoyah Park and is roughly a 3hr trip. Work with the Collective to create a lasting experience for you and yours. Price is per person

Pints with Patriots
2025-07-02 18:00 - 20:00 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
Join us for another Pints with Patriots Veterans Social on March 12th VFW 2561 Hobbs Rd Louisville.Each veteran will be treated to a delicious dinner from the A & R BBQ Food Truck!Invite your friends, family and of course veteran friends!!Any questions please contact me Taryn Bryant at 865-659-0350

Pints with Patriots
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Chatterbox Tavern, 8227 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Come join Rocky Top Veterans Foundation at our Pints With Patriots event!

Honoring our Veterans with Food, Fun, and Friendship!
All Veterans in attendance will receive a meal voucher compliments of RTVF.
Please spread the word and come support our local Veterans and local businesses!

ETMAC Meeting
2025-07-10 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-07 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-04 08:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-02 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.

Hope For Heroes - Operation Vet Rescue
2025-07-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Shine Girl, 1610 Jenkins Rd, Sevierville, TN, United States
🎉 You’re Invited! Join Us for a Special Fundraising Event 🇺🇸
🗓 Date: Wednesday, July 10th
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Shine Girl, Sevierville, TN
Come out and support Operation Vet Rescue at a powerful community event filled with connection, purpose, and giving back to our homeless and at-risk veterans.
✨ Enjoy:
✅ Light refreshments
✅ Local vendors
✅ Powerful stories from those we serve
✅ A chance to make a real impact
Your presence helps raise awareness and vital funds to support the mission of rescuing and restoring the lives of our heroes

🎟 Admission https://givebutter.com/5XpGJv – bring a friend, bring your heart, and be part of the change!
💙 Can’t make it? You can still support our mission: https://ovrtn.org/donate

Veteran's Appreciation @ Clean Eats
2025-07-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Clean Eatz, 551 N. Foothills Plaza Dr, Maryville, TN, 37801, United States
You’re Invited to Our Veterans Appreciation Event! �
Join us at Clean Eatz Maryville on Friday, July 12th from 4–6 PM as we honor and celebrate our local veterans with an evening of food, fun, and community!
What to Expect:� FREE dinner for veterans & their families� Games & outdoor activities� Exciting prizes & giveaways� Patriotic photo ops� A chance to connect with the Maryville community
If you’re a Veteran this event is EXCLUSIVELY for you. Your family is welcome to join you. We are taking this opportunity to say THANK YOU to those who served.
Location:�Clean Eatz Maryville�551 N Foothills Plaza Dr. Maryville, TN 37801
Please click “Going” or “Interested” to RSVP and help us plan food accordingly!�Let’s make this a meaningful, fun-filled day for our local heroes!

Monthly Officer Meeting
2025-07-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-08-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-09 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.

Support Texas Roadhouse
2025-07-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Texas Roadhouse, 120 Morrell Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
Texas Roadhouse has been a long standing partner of the detachment, always support our events and providing discounts and gift cards. Please come out and support them one night!

MCL 924 30th Anniversary
2025-07-26 | TN

Boatrides4Vets
2025-07-26 09:00 - 15:00 | WindRiver Lakefront & Golf, 350 Lighthouse Pointe Dr., Lenoir City, TN, 37772, United States

2025 National Convention
2025-08-11 08:00 - 2025-08-15 17:00 | Hyatt Regency DFW Airport, 2334 N. International Parkway, DFW Airport, TX, 75261, United States
Uniform Guidance for National Convention
Covers – National Conv & Conf – NJA 2016 Ruling
Monday Joint Opening Session – MCL Casual Red Blazer uniform (suggested), MCL cover required.
Monday afternoon business session – MCL Undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.
Tuesday business session – MCL Undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.
Wednesday – casual wear
Thursday business session – MCL undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.
Friday business session – MCL undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.
Friday Formal Reception / Grand Banquet – (Black Tie) MCL Evening Dress, MCL Formal Dress, or Black Tie (suggested), no MCL covers.
The MCL uniforms stated are the ‘suggested’ uniforms. With the exception of the MCL cover, any credentialed member in good standing will not be refused access to the business meetings if they are not wearing the suggested MCL uniform. MCL covers are required for wear during all business meetings of the convention.

9th Annual Poker Run
2025-08-23 08:00 - 19:00 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States

CMP Sanctioned Highpower Rifle Matches (Non-EIC)
2025-09-13 08:00 - 16:00 | John Sevier Hunter Education Center, 2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville, TN, 37918, United States
CMP Sanctioned Highpower Rifle Matches (Non-EIC) – 200/300/600 reduced at 300 yds
Dates of Competition

April 12 Standard Course Match
May 10 Standard Course Match
June 14 Springfield Match
September 13 Garand Match
October 11 Standard Course Match
November 8 As-Issued Match

Sponsored by: Volunteer Rifle and Pistol Club
Direction to Range:

John Sevier Hunter Education Center is on
Rifle Range Road 1.7 miles West of US Hwy
33 North in North Knox County.
2327 Rifle Range Road, Knoxville, TN 37918

Competition is open to: Competition is open to all
Entry fee is $30.00 at date of match
Gate opens at 8:00am EST day of match
Gate closes at 8:30am EST
Firing Starts: The first relay will commence firing at 9:00am EST
Rules:

CMP Competition Rules
CMP Cup Match Rules for all events

Match Schedule and Conditions:

Standard Course: Short Range (Rule 5.6.6), 80 record shots/8 sighting shots
John C Garand: As-Issued Military Rifle Course B, 50 record shots/5 sighting shots
Springfield Rifle Match: As-Issued Military Rifle Course B, 50 record shots/5 sighting shots
As-Issued Military Rifle Match: As-Issued Military Rifle Course B, 50 record shots/5 sighting shots
Awards: Shooting for classification

General information: Lavatory facilities are available at the range.
For information:

John Little
(865) 742-6839
jlittle172@comcast.net
4221 Larigo Drive, Knoxville TN 37914

Visit Veterans at Ben Atchley
2025-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Ben Atchley Veterans Home, 1 Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN, 37931, United States
Contact Susie Schmidt for details and to participate

Semper Fidelis,

Susie Schmidt
Commandant
Marine Corps League
Lt Alexander Bonnyman Detachment 924
Commandant@MCLKnoxville.org
https://MCLKnoxville.org
(865) 806-04901 Veterans Way

Just Us Marines Breakfast
2025-09-18 08:00 - 09:30 | First Watch, 111 Lovell Rd, Farragut, TN, 37834, United States

POW/MIA Recognition Day
2025-09-19 09:00 - 11:30 | East TN Veterans Memorial in Worlds Fair Park, 525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Please join fellow veterans, military personnel, and local leaders at a ceremony commemorating National POW/MIA Recognition Day on Friday, Sept 19, 2025, at the East TN Veterans Memorial at World’s Fair Park. This ceremony is being hosted by the Captain Bill Robinson Chapter 1078 Vietnam Veterans of American. A light breakfast sponsored by AARP will be available at 9:00 am and the ceremony will begin at 10:00 am.

Mud Run Early Packet Pickup
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-25 | Academy Sports, 145 Moss Grove Blvd, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States
Pickup your Mud Run Packet early at Academy Sports in Knoxville

2025 Toys for Tots Program Kickoff
2025-09-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Graphic Creations, 213 E 4th Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
Toys for Tots Program Kick-off for 2025. Come out to Graphic Creations, 213 E 4th Ave, Knoxville between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. for the reveal of the newly wrapped Toys for Tots truck.

Mud Run Pre-Race Course Setup
2025-09-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Montvale Spring Retreat, 4901 Montvale Road, Maryville, TN, 37803, United States
Contact Keith Kregel for details:

Keith Kregel
srvice@mclknoxville.org
865-679-4388

2025 Mud Run
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Montvale Spring Retreat, 4901 Montvale Road, Maryville, TN, 37803, United States
Click the below flyer to register today!

Click below to open, print and complete the below sponsorship application to be a part of this amazing event.

East TN toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride
2025-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Melton Lake Park, 697 Melton Lake Dr, Oak Ridge, TN, 38830, United States
We will have the New Toys for Tots Truck on site lets fill it up.

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-One toy valued at $10 per head (or) $10 cash per head 9am-10am

-Rally Location-Melton Lake Park, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Blessing of the Bikes: 10:05amKickstands Up: 10:15

Landing:Bootlegger Harley-Davidson Knoxville, TN

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