Operation Stand Down Tennessee

10/17/2026

Today, our Outreach Teams are hanging with the crew from Journey Biker church at their Shop With a Biker Ride in Columbia!

They’re bringing the community together for a day of motorcycles, food, prizes, and giving back, all while supporting Veterans and their families this holiday season.

The event is happening RIGHT NOW at Harley-Davidson of Columbia, 1616 Harley Davidson Blvd.

Come hang out, bring a nonperishable food donation, and help make a difference for Veterans in our community!

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10/13/2026

Come see Jamie Hendzel at today’s Paychecks for Patriots Job and Resource Fair in Clarksville!

Stop by to learn about our mission and how we help Veterans connect with career opportunities and resources.

Today, October 13 | Until 2 PM
National Guard Armory
1801 Fort Campbell Blvd., Clarksville, TN

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10/10/2026

Parton me, but we need to brag on today’s Food Bag Friday crew!

Volunteers from Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel brought their helping hands and big hearts, joining us to pack food bags for Veterans and their families through Operation Commissary.

They know a thing or two about making people feel welcome, and today they helped us remind Veterans that their community is here for them.

Thank you, SongTeller team, for putting a little Dolly spirit into our Friday!

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10/09/2026

We will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, October 13, with regular hours.

10/08/2026

As Operation Stand Down Tennessee expands, we’re reaching farther into rural communities across our 31-county service area to connect with Veterans and their families. Our Mobile Case Management Vehicles help us make those connections closer to home.

That starts with showing up, having conversations, and getting to know the people who call these communities home. Every connection helps us understand what matters to local Veterans and build relationships they can count on.

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10/08/2026

Clarksville, let’s link up!

Join Operation Stand Down Tennessee for our first Queen City Link Up at Old Glory Distillery. Meet fellow Veterans, make new connections, and build your network in a relaxed setting.

No booths. No résumé required. Just networking and good conversation.

Bring a fellow Veteran and come join us!

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-city-link-up-tickets-2002741453600?aff=oddtdtcreator


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10/06/2026

Check out our own Donald May on NewsChannel 5 Network MorningLine!

Donald joined Nick Beres to talk about the work we do at Operation Stand Down Tennessee, helping Veterans find and keep stable housing, connecting them with resources, and how the community can get involved.

Thank you to Nick and the NewsChannel 5 team for helping get the word out. Watch and share. You could help a Veteran take that first step.

https://www.newschannel5.com/plus/morningline/operation-stand-down-tn-helping-veterans

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On this episode of MorningLine, host Nick Beres welcomes Donald May, Director & Program Manager of Supportive Services for Operation Stand Down Tennessee.

10/06/2026

Big discoveries. Family fun. FREE admission!

Join Operation Stand Down Tennessee and Adventure Science Center for Veterans and Military Family Night! Explore hands-on exhibits, catch a planetarium show, and enjoy an evening together.

Thursday, November 12 | 3:30–7:00 PM
Adventure Science Center

Free entry for Veterans, military members, National Guard, Reserves, Gold Star Families, and Blue Star Families. Military IDs will be checked at the entrance.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your tickets!

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10/06/2026

There’s still room, but time is running out!

Don’t miss your chance to join us November 5 for the 16th Annual Nashville Heroes Breakfast, featuring Rocky Bleier, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, and four-time Super Bowl champion.

Music City Center, Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom
Registration & Networking 7:00 AM | Breakfast Program 8:00 AM

Reserve your table or ticket before seats are gone!
www.osdtn.org/nhb

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The Nashville Heroes Breakfast is Operation Stand Down Tennessee’s premier annual event honoring Veterans and the people who support them. Held in Nashville, this community event brings together Veteran leaders, businesses, and supporters to strengthen awareness and support for housing services, o...

10/05/2026

Ruckers, check out the hardware waiting for you at the finish!

Complete the Music City Ruck March and this medal is yours. Join us October 24 at GEODIS Park to ruck, walk, or run alongside Veterans, families, and supporters from across the community.

Hosted by Operation Stand Down Tennessee and presenteBob Woodruff Foundation and the GotYour6 Network.

Registration is FREE, so grab your crew and come earn yours!
Register: https://lnkd.in/exHWAeBV

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