Dover TN, SAL Squadron 72, The American Legion, Detachment of Tennessee

06/18/2026

Riders Chapter 72 ride open to Legion 72 Family (Cars welcomed) Sat 20 June ride. Meeting at Gas Station by Dover McDonalds at 10am. KSU at 1030. Ride up the Trace, stop at Golden Pond Visitors Center, then to Traders Mall in Kentucky. About an hour ride. Lunch and browse market. Depart to return to Dover 2 or 230 pm, can adjust. Two vendors on site with motorcycle gear. Cagers/cars welcomed.

06/10/2026

Post72/SAL 72/Unit 72 Meeting Reminder Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 235 Church Street Dover.
On Behalf of Fred Shaw-Post 72 Commander, Sylvia Bailey-Unit 72 Auxiliary President, and Don Bailey-SAL Squadron Commander. Hope to see you all there. Bring a veteran and their family. Riders Chapter 72 meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm the same location.
5:30pm SAL meeting (bottom floor)
6pm Potluck Meal (Fellowship Hall)
7pm Post meeting (bottom floor)
7 pm Unit meeting (fellowship hall).

06/08/2026

05/27/2026

Volunteers needed. Flag Retrival, Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 AM, from Fort Donelson National Cemetery. If you have some time to spare, please join us for this important task. The cemetery is located at 174 National Cemetery Drive in Dover, TN. We will meet behind the cemetery lodge. We look forward to seeing you there!

Calling all volunteers!

On Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 AM, we need your help removing the flags from Fort Donelson National Cemetery. If you have some time to spare, please join us for this important task. The cemetery is located at 174 National Cemetery Drive in Dover, TN.

We will meet behind the cemetery lodge.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Image courtesy of NPS
Alt text: A green, sloping national cemetery filled with rows of white headstones and small American flags stretches toward a historic brick building under a cloudy sky.

05/23/2026

5.22.2026. Fort Donelson National Cemetery preparation for Memorial Day. No matter the hard rain, volunteers, (3 SAL 72 members, Jerry Reynolds, Hoyt Morrow, and Don Bailey) and Fort Donelson staff placed flags on the 1,717 grave markers in the cemetery. Remember our fallen, honor them, and teach children to continue the tradition. The flags will be retrieved at a later date. Will post recovery date when known. Will need volunteers to assist with the flag recovery. ( Photos courtesy Don Bailey, SAL 72).

05/20/2026

Friday May 22 at 2pm. Placement of flags on Fort Donelson National Cemetery. Volunteers needed.

05/13/2026

Post72/SAL 72/Unit 72 Meeting Reminder May 19, 2026, at 235 Church Street Dover. (SAL 72 caps are in $20 cash at meeting).
On Behalf of Fred Shaw-Post 72 Commander, Sylvia Bailey-Unit 72 Auxiliary President, and Don Bailey-SAL Squadron Commander. Hope to see you all there. Bring a veteran and their family. Riders Chapter 72 meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm the same location.
5:30pm SAL meeting (bottom floor)
6pm Potluck Meal (Fellowship Hall)
7pm Post meeting (bottom floor)
7 pm Unit meeting (fellowship hall)

05/04/2026

Dover SAL Squadron 72 ball caps are in. $20 each. Will be available at the Tues May 19 meeting.

05/04/2026

4.28.2026. Dover TN 72 American Legion Family
scholarships were presented at the Stewart County High School Black & Gold Awards. On behalf of the Dover Post 72 family, Lisa Polarek made the presentation to the recipients; Trystin Welch-Riders Chapter 72, Max Welker-SAL Squadron72, Brianna Raymond-Post 72, and Addison Collins-Unit 72 recipient. This is the first time all of the Dover TN 72 American Legion family sponsored scholarships and we are proud supporters of Children & Youth and Americanism.