Events


Events Calendar

Military Ball

Tickets will go on sale for this event beginning September 1st, 2024

About our Guest Speaker: Our 2024 Guest Speaker CW5 (RET) Douglas Englen has flown over 7000 hours, executed 34 combat tours, and completed over 2,500 combat missions. His position as flight lead on the 2011 Bin Laden raid earned him his second Silver Star and makes him one of the most decorated aviators of the Global War on Terror Generation. The WTVC is so excited to bring him to Jackson to share his stories.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Annual Veterans Day Events

Veteran's Recognition Program

Event open to the public to educate, honor, and celebrate our local veterans. Attendees can expect to sing service hymns, participate in military honors, and hear local veteran’s stories.

Veteran's Day
Parade

Downtown Jackson, it is free to participate.

Bridges of Honor- Veterans Day

Members of West Tennessee Veterans Coalition and local veteran organizations stand on bridges over I-40 with signs and flags and salute our nation’s veterans.

Salute to Veterans Military Ball

A formal evening honoring our local veterans, guests can expect a sit down meal and to experience the military traditions of a Dining Out complete with Grog Bowl, toasts, limricks, silent auction, and more. This is the primary fundraiser for the Veterans in Crisis Fund.

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