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Weekend Get-A-Ways
Fort Campbell Monument Series
Football Tailgate Adventure
Spartan Sprint 2017
Run For the Fallen 2017 Boot Display
Oak Grove Butterfly Festival
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Editor Sean McCully
Contributors Mignon Wood Dave Marshall
Publisher Creative ink
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September is a wonderful month to start a new job! I am excited for the opportunity to work as the editor of this magazine and readers can rest assured that my focus will always be on providing the most relevant content that matters most to them. All of us at Fort Campbell Life are excited to provide the best content possible and we welcome your feedback. Please feel free to email any comments or feedback to me at Sean@creativeinktn.com.
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Now on to the fun stuff: this month is shaping up to be at least a little less stressful for everyone who has been living in the path of the August 21st eclipse. The best way to calm down after being surrounded by an extra 100,000 of your closest friends is with a weekend getaway down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, and round out your month with a visit to Oak Grove’s Butterfly Festival on September 23. Enjoy your September!
Sean McCully, Editor sean@creativeinktn.com
Weekend Get-a-Ways by Sean McCully
Summer is screeching to a halt, Schools are back in full swing. Fo r m a n y , l i f e i s r e s u m i n g t h e h e c t i c n a t u r e i t d o n s d u r i n g t h e f a l l . Who’s ready for a break from the madness with a leisurely weekend? Fr o m c a m p i n g a n d f i s h i n g t o s h o p p i n g a n d n i g h t l i f e , there are countless ways to take a break as autumn approaches. 5
Shawnee National Forest Home to the Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest is a premiere hiking attraction just under three hours away in southern Illinois. The forest attracts recreational hunters, campers, fishermen and those searching for a captivating view of the centuries-old landscape that has remained largely untouched. The camping fee is normally $10, though Shawnee will be waiving their fees in observance of National Public Lands day on September 30, and for Veterans Day on November 11 and 12.
618-253-7114 • fs.usda.gov/shawnee Harrisburg, Illinois Offers camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, horse riding, nature viewing Camping fee starts at $10
Memphis & Peabody Hotel There are 465 rooms at Memphis’s famed Peabody Hotel. However one room is always reserved for the ducks for which the hotel is famous. The Peabody is west Tennessee’s lap of luxury and treats its guests almost as well as their ducks, who live in a $200,000 structure atop the hotel. The hotel offers almost every amenity imaginable, from daily historical tours of the building, to multiple full-service restaurants under the direction of renowned chefs. Before their historical tour of the hotel, guests can watch the Peabody ducks make their daily march to the center lobby fountain led by the Duckmaster Jimmy Ogle. The Peabody is a short walk from multiple restaurants, shopping centers and popular night-life spots. 901-529-4000 • peabodymemphis.com Memphis, Tennessee Offers dining, night life, shopping, attractions Room prices start at $199/night
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Pickwick Landing State Park Pickwick Landing has been a resort destination since the man-made lake was constructed as a result of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s hydroelectric dam project on the Tennessee River in 1938. The park offers fishing, golfing, boating and civil war history installments and other Family fun. Currently, the Tennessee State Park system is celebrating its 80th anniversary by sponsoring 80 things to do at their parks, including a fishing tournament at Pickwick landing for bass and catfish.
731-689-3129 • tnstateparks.com/parks/about/pickwick-landing Offers camping, fishing, hiking, boating, golfing, civil war history Camping fees from $10, Cabin rentals from $120, Inn room rental from $80
® Kentucky Bourbon Trail Sorry kids, but this destination has an age requirement. If you’ve got a spare weekend and an itch for a Kentucky road trip then the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® is the getaway for you. The Bluegrass state is just as famous for their bourbon as Tennessee is for its whiskey, and each distillery in the state is worth a visit from Louisville’s Jim Beam® stillhouse to Lawrenceburg’s Four Roses® distillery. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail® website has the tour all mapped out for participants beginning in Louisville. Once you’ve visited all the breweries and distilleries, you can receive commemorative t-shirt and a fully stamped bourbon trail passport. Kentucky Bourbon Trail® throughout the Bluegrass state Offers sightseeing, bourbon tasting, Kentucky Bourbon Trail® passport is free and t-shirt is free upon completion of the trail, individual still tour prices vary More information: kybourbontrail.com 502.875.9351
Additional recommendations for weekend get-a-ways from MWR Leisure Travel Services Chattanooga- Lookout Mountain Attractions: Rock City, Incline Railway, and Ruby Falls all offer military discounts at the door as do the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX and Creative Discovery Museum in downtown area.
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge TN- Smoky Mountain National Park located within 4.5 hours from Fort Campbell with many military friendly attractions offering discounts. Lodging from cabins in the mountains, condos or hotels, variety of food choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner, entertainment for all ages, shopping, hiking, etc.
Nashville TN- Choose Music City for a short day trip. Leisure Travel has tickets for the Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson Showboat, Old Town Trolley Tours and Nashville Zoo.
Contact us at 270-798-7476 or campbell.armymwr.com/programs/leisure-and-travel-services
Fort Campbell Monument Series 101st Airborne Divison Monument Fort Campbell has served as the 101st Airborne Division’s longest home since the division was commissioned in 1942 at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. Following the conclusion of the second world war, the division hopped from military installations in Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, before finding Fort Campbell in 1956. Seven decades later, the division monument, sitting proud and stoic outside in full view of all passersby, stands as a reminder of the efforts of the tens of thousands of men and women who have fought for their country in the myriad conflicts that the Screaming Eagles have engaged in since the events of World War II. “It’s important to have a physical object that expresses our history, heritage and values,” said John Foley, curator of the Don F. Pratt museum. “We want the Soldiers of today and the Soldiers of tomorrow and their Families to have something they can gather around and remember the deeds of the 101st and the men who died helping the division meet our rendezvous with destiny.” The monument consists of an eternal flame burning atop an central obelisk with four statues facing outward from the four corners. The statues symbolize the four major conflicts that the 101st has engaged in over the course of its decades-long history: World War II, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm and the current War on Terror. Billy Colwell, a 1st Sgt. during the Vietnam war, helped commission the monument during his time with the 101st association prior to his death in 2005. The obelisk was designed and constructed prior to the statues which were cast by renowned sculptor Larry Lugar in 2006. Lugar came to Fort Campbell and took photos of Soldiers wearing replica uniforms from the eras they represent.
e Screaming Eagles’ ultimate “rendezvous with destiny” that Major General William C. Lee spoke of aer the division’s inception in 1942 has been a long arduous journey, most of which is still yet to be written. e division has seen roaring victories and stifling losses, and the greatest of these are memorialized around Fort Campbell so that the fallen are not forgotten and the past successes inspire more hard work and dedication. From the division’s monument erected outside the division headquarters to individual infantry monuments seen inside the post, Fort Campbell has a proud history on display for all servicemen and women and visitors to the installation. Fort Campbell Life will be featuring different monuments in every subsequent issue with details on the history of the monument and what it illustrates to the Fort Campbell community.
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by Dave Marshall Football season is here and so are tailgates. Everyone has their tailgate specialty. Most likely, it’s chicken wings, hamburgers, brats...even steak. But, if you are adventurous, how about grilled stuffed shrimp to wow all your friends at one of this year’s games? These stuffed shrimp wraps provides a quick and easy, sweet and spicy tailgating option. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, tender and juicy, the combination of the mandarin oranges and the jalapeno peppers brought a balance of sweet and spicy. These shrimp are a great addition to any tailgate.
Stuffed Shrimp Wraps Ingredients: 2 lb of large shrimp 2 lb of thinly sliced bacon, cut in half Jalapeno peppers (one for each shrimp) 11 oz can of mandarin oranges 1 pgk of McCormick mesquite marinade 1/4 c vegetable oil 1/4 c water Mix marinade according to package directions. Peel and butterfly shrimp. Remove veins. Place shrimp into marinade for 15 minutes. Wrap one shrimp, one orange segment, and one jalapeno pepper in bacon and secure with toothpick or skewer. Broil or grill until bacon is brown. If grilling, partially cook the bacon before wrapping.
Recipe and tailgate meal provided by Mark Weakley, owner of Queen City Restaurant Equipment on Needmore Road in Clarksville. 12
Fort Campbell Spartan Sprint If you want the honorary title of Spartan demagogue, the only thing in your way is a mountain of cargo netting, a field of barbed wire and more burpees than an average human wants to imagine doing. Those who are up for the challenge can release their inner King Leonidas at the third annual Spartan Sprint on September 23. The race throws almost two dozen obstacles at runners over the course of three to five miles and finishers are awarded with a Sprint Finisher’s Medal, a free beer and bragging rights. Tickets range from $79 to $144 and prices change steadily as race day nears. The sprint is a part of the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour (ECFT), a series of monthly fitness events from February until November aiming to “promote healthy living and lifestyles,” according to the MWR website, campbell.armymwr.com Participants will be rewarded for their engagement in the ECFT: Commander’s Gold medals are rewarded for completing eight of 10 events, Silver medals are rewarded for completing six of 10 and Bronze for completing four of 10. For more information about the race and to buy tickets visit www.Spartan.com.
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Cadiz Cruz-in Downtown Cadiz KY • gocadiz.com 5-8p.m. Vintage cars, live music food vendors
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Clarksville Riverfest McGregor Park Clarksville clarksvilleriverfest.com Riverfest is Clarksville’s longest running community festival. Now in its 30th year, music, art, family events and more will fill McGregor Park. Admission and entertainment at the festival are free and open to the public. The festival is brought to you by the City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department. The Saturday night headliner is Chris Janson.
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The Tennessee State Fair Nashville Fairgrounds • tnstatefair.org “Tennessee Proud,” is the theme for the 2017 edition of this landmark event, which was inaugurated more than 150 years ago. The Tennessee State Fair is an annual event that highlights what makes America and Tennessee great. Across the country, State Fairs are more than just a good time. They are hands-on exhibits of how we live our lives.The fair features arts and crafts, explores agriculture and allows attendees to have new and exciting experiences. From honoring the State’s best homemade apple pie to the thrilling rides, the Tennessee State Fair has something for everyone to enjoy. Trot For Troops Hopkinsville YMCA www.hopkinsvilleymca.org/ Trot for the Troops is a 5K, 10K and a 1M fun run.
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Trail of Tears PowWow Trail of Tears Commemorative Park Hopkinsville KY visithopkinsville.com/powwow A PowWow is many things: a gathering of Native American people to celebrate their rich heritage; to socialize with old friends and make new ones, an opportunity to expose non-Indians to the centuries old tradition of the various dances and Native American crafts.
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Welcome Home Veterans Various Locations in Clarksville TN visitclarksvilletn.com/welcomehome Multiple activities will happen during the five-day period to celebrate and honor veterans, with an emphasis on Vietnam veterans. Highlights of the celebration include the American Traveling Tribute Wall, Field of Honor – Veterans Tribute, USS LST 325, The Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial, A Remembrance Ceremony, Welcome Home Parade and The American Pride Concert.
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Music City Food & Wine Festival Various Locations in downtown Nashville musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com Taking place in the historic venues and outdoor spaces of downtown Nashville, Music City Food + Wine is an authentic, fresh and inspiring experience that will have even the most discriminating gourmet coming back for more.
Frolic on Franklin Franklin Street Clarksville TN roxyregionaltheatre.org/frolic Free event showcases the works of over 30 local and regional artists. A variety of original artwork and crafts will be on display including jewelry, pottery, watercolors, woodwork, ceramics, glass items, photography and more. In addition to artist booths, staged entertainment is scheduled throughout the day. The evening will culminate in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s Gala 35.
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Oak Grove Community Center Craft & Vendor Fair Oak Grove Community Center us.eventbu.com/oak-grove/craft-vendor-fair/4830525 The 2nd annual Craft and Vendor fair will offer a wide variety of local artisans’ crafts. You also will find food and paintings from local charities and business.
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Nashville Brewfest First Tennessee Park facebook.com/nashvillebrewfestival The 3rd annual festival features dozens of local and domestic craft beers, food trucks, music and lawn games. This ia a one of a kind experience to be held on the field of the newly built First Tennessee Park while enjoying some great beers and food from Nashville's best food trucks. General admission begins at 8p.m. and VIP starts at 7p.m. The event is 21 and over and no pets are allowed.
Farmers Markets Cadiz KY - Downtown Every Wed & Sat at 7am Clarksville TN - Downtown Every Sat at 8am Hopkinsville KY - Downtown Every Wed & Sat at 7am
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Oak Grove Tourism Butterfly Festival War Memorial Park visitoakgroveky.com This 9th annual festival is free to all and features a live release of over 1000 butterflies at 4:00p.m. Children will be able to make environmental arts and crafts projects for free. Interact with live butterflies in their habitat in our Butterfly House or let the Master Gardeners take you on a tour of our beautiful Butterfly Garden. More details on page 23.
Spartan Sprint Fort Campbell spartan.com/en/race/detail/2420/overview The race throws almost two dozen obstacles at runners over the course of three to five miles and finishers are awarded with a Sprint Finisher’s Medal and bragging rights. More details on page 18. MilspouseFest 2017 Fort Campbell Cole Park Commons
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militaryoneclick.com/milspousefest2017 It doesn’t matter if you’re a “seasoned” spouse, a newbie, or somewhere in between. MilspouseFest2017 is for everyone at every stage of life. Participate in hands-on activities and interactive discussions. We have added an “After Hours” for anyone who wants to hang out and have questions answered. All kinds of giveaways, freebies, and some truly killer prizes for attendees.
Football Tennessee Titans @ Nissan Stadium Sept 10 vs Oakland Raiders 12 noon Sept 24 vs Seattle Seahawks 3:05 p.m. APSU Governors @ Fortera Stadium Sept 16 vs Morehead State 6 p.m. Sept 30 vs TN Martin 6 p.m.
Survivor Outreach Services
Survivor Appreciation Week 9/8 - 9/18
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Each gold symbol of honor tells a somber story.
Families allow us to become a part of their stories.”
It is a story Families of active duty servicemen and veterans hope to never tell, though it is one that these Families tell proudly in remembrance of their fallen loved one.
One of the lesser-known aspects of SOS is their connections within the communities surrounding Fort Campbell. According to Yates, SOS at its core is meant as a referral source for Families. If they do not immediately have the answer or solution to a Families’ question, they know who to ask and where to find it.
Following the passing of a loved one, many Families feel lost when attempting to continue living their regularly scheduled lives; this is where Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) steps in.
They also provide financial counseling for Suzy Yates - SOS Program Manager Families, from helping prepare taxes to planning the best course of action for the compensation Families receive after the death of their SOS’s mission is to “…demonstrate the Army’s commitment to serviceman or woman. Families of the Fallen,” by providing counseling and financial SOS’s main event honoring fallen Soldiers takes place during services, among others, to Soldiers’ next of kin. Survivor Appreciation week, held this year from September 8th through the 18th. They will be placing thousands of boots on “We take care of our Families of the Fallen whether it be post, each in remembrance of a serviceman or woman who has Vietnam, World War I, World War II to our present-day Families,” fallen since the terror attacks of 9/11. said Program Manager for SOS, Suzy Yates. “It really is our nation’s promise to these Families because their Soldier made SOS is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is located at the ultimate sacrifice and so we want to make sure that we as a 5001 Screaming Eagle Drive. For more information, program and as a country take care of our widowers and their visit their website at: Families for as long as they desire.” campbell.armymwr.com/programs/survivor-outreach-services. Yates said the program was initially started to benefit surviving Families of the attacks on 9/11 and the majority of the Families they serve come from the conflicts after the act of terrorism. As the program aged, SOS began retroactively including Families from the older conflicts into eligibility for SOS services. Sometimes this is difficult because older Families are harder to contact, Yates said. “Sometimes these Families haven’t been contacted in several years, sometimes decades,” Yates said. “Many times we have to rely on Families to contact us. Our challenge is with many of our Vietnam veteran Families who feel like they were forgotten and that their service does not matter so we work very hard to try to regain the trust of our surviving Families because there was nothing [available at the time of service].” Yates said the most rewarding part of working with SOS is working with the Families and “helping them along their journey.” “You get to see a Family, that may have received some of the most tragic and worst news of their life, rise above the tragedy and do amazing things,” Yates said. “We get to see a two month old baby grow up, graduate high school, go to college and start a non-profit in honor of their deceased father. It is an honor that
In a whirlwind of color and flapping wings, the city of Oak Grove will be hosting their free 9th annual Butterfly Festival to help the community learn more about nature. The event will be on September 23, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 101 Walter Garrett Lane in Oak Grove and visitors can tour both the Butterfly House and the Butterfly Garden to learn more about the tiny winged creatures. The festival is almost a decade old, which Executive Director of Oak Grove Tourism Traci Cunningham said is because there is nothing like this festival anywhere near it and all the events are free. “People are saying, ‘What exactly is a butterfly festival?’” Cunningham said. “And at the end of the day, we release over 1000 butterflies which in itself is simply breathtaking. That’s why people come and that’s what they draw to.” Prior to the butterfly release at the end of the day, there will be face painting, arts and crafts, bungee jumps, train rides and more activities to keep visitors busy during the afternoon. The Viceroy Butterfly, as Kentucky’s state insect, is important to the Oak Grove community because of the proximity of Oak Grove’s butterfly garden. “I had attended a Florida Butterfly Festival so I did some research and said, ‘This is something really cool we could tie in to Oak Grove and our
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Oak Grove Tourism Butterfly Festival September 23, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. 101 Walter Garrett Lane in Oak Grove Free admission
Butterfly Garden,’” Cunningham said. “The butterfly garden we have here is just so gorgeous so we wanted to tie everything around it.” The festival has been increasingly successful over the course of its almost-decade-long history, having won consecutive awards from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) and Kaleidoscope Awards from the Southeast Festivals and Events Association (SFEA). Cunningham said the festival continues to win awards because of their continued efforts to keep the event fresh and interesting each year for first-time and veteran festival-goers alike. “Every year I try and do something different, I add two things and take away certain others,” Cunningham said. “I think that’s what does it, because it’s not the same thing over and over again. When we started this festival we said that every year we would try and add to it.” For more information about the Butterfly Festival, visit the Oak Grove Tourism Website at: visitoakgroveky.com.
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“Operation That’s My Dress”
It’s the penultimate celebration serving as a springboard into the next chapter of young adults’ lives. It generates memories to fondly recall years later. It’s a night where you spend months shopping for just the right dress. And Fort Campbell’s United Service Organization (USO) center aims to make proms special for as many high school girls as possible. The USO center will be giving away prom dresses to military dependent teens ages 12 to 20 during their Operation That’s My Dress event on Saturday, September 9. “It’s a really fun day that ends with teenage girls walking out of our center with a prom dress worth a couple hundred dollars,” Fort Campbell USO Center Director Kari Moore said. The event began after fashion designer Sherri Hill donated surplus prom dresses to the USO in April 2012, just as Fort Campbell’s USO chapter had formed. Moore said they were initially unsure of what to do with the dresses. “For an organization that is used to providing support to the servicemember, we didn’t really know what to do with prom dresses,” Moore said. “We had just opened USO-Fort Campbell and my boss said ‘Let’s have a prom dress giveaway and let’s do it at Fort Campbell.’” Moore said the event has jumped around to different installations since its inception in 2012 and returns to Fort Campbell this year with a fashion show where Miss USA and Miss Teen USA state crownholders will display the dresses to be given away. After the fashion show, the crownholders will help the girls decide on the dress that is the best fit for each girl. There will also be makeup demonstrations from the Beauty Bar and Style Spa with other products from Paul Mitchell and JTV Jewelry Television. Moore said this event is important because teen girls are a demographic is often overlooked due to USO’s limitations.
“The mission of the USO covers the servicemembers and their families,” Moore said. “But when you look at the things that we’re good at and we do well, I think that teenage girl demographic is the one we miss. “It’s sometimes hard to delight that age because it’s not where our skillset typically is. So when you get to come in and do something that’s this exciting and makes this kind of impact with a teenage daughter, that’s enough [for us] to get excited about.” The event will be held at the USO Center at 6145 Desert Storm Avenue in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. For more information visit the USO’s Facebook page at @USOFortCampbell.
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The city of Clarksville will recognize the immense sacrifices of their veterans in September with the annual Welcome Home Veterans celebration.
by then-Columbus resident Anita Miller who had the idea to immortalize these fallen service members through life-size portraits she painted. Manzitto said this celebration could not have been achieved without the help of all the sponsors in the communities surrounding Fort Campbell
The event will be held from September 13th through the 17th with events every day including the Bob Hope tribute to the troops and the American Pride Concert. The Welcome Home Veterans celebration was initially started as a tribute to Vietnam veterans, many of which felt as though their service was not being recognized after their tours of duty. “I think we all know that they didn’t get the homecoming that they deserved when they came home,” Frances Manzitto, Clarksville Visitor’s Bureau’s Director of Tourism Sales said. “The initial push was to really give a long overdue welcome and thanks to those Vietnam veterans.” The celebration has since changed to be more inclusive to veterans from all conflicts rather than only recognizing Vietnam servicemembers. One of the first installations in the celebration week is the Eyes of Freedom travelling tribute wall which is a memorial depicting the fallen Marines and Navy Corpsman of Columbus, Ohio, based Lima Company 3/25. This installation was started in 2005
Manzitto said this event is an honor to put on. “It’s an honor for us to do this and it’s become my personal passion,” she said. “Just to have a way that we can openly and boldly say thank you and welcome home to the people who have never been thanked and welcomed back. “We have had people contact us after the fact, usually a spouse, who say ‘Thank you so much for what you all have done, this is the first time anyone has ever said welcome home to my husband,’ so it’s amazing when you think that some of these people have been waiting for 50 years for something as simple as being welcomed home.” For more information about the celebration, visit www.WelcomeHomeVeteransCelebration.com.
Welcome Home Veterans Schedule Sept 13
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Operation Stand Down • Daymar College Supportive services for Veterans & Families American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall (AVTT) Arrives at Beachaven Winery 5:30pm “The Vietnam War” Ken Burns documentary screening • Old Glory Distillery
11am National POW/MIA Remberance Day Lunch • Wilma Rudolph Pavillion 3:30pm Wreath Laying at AVTT • Beachaven Winery 7:30pm Bob Hope Tribute to the Troops • Wilma Rudolph Pavillion*
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10am Welcome Home Parade • Downtown Clarksville 1pm Picnic & Bluegrass • Beachaven Winery 7:30om American Pride Concert • Location tbd
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9-5 Operation Stand Down • Daymar College 12:30pm AVTT opens • Beachaven Winery 7:30om POW/MIA Remberance • 1st Baptist Clarksville * Bob Hope Tribute tickets are available at: welcomehomeveteranscelebration.com • USS LST 325 Open Sept 7 - 15 9am-5pm