VFW Auxiliary Department of Tennessee

10/13/2026

⚓ HAPPY 251st BIRTHDAY, U.S. NAVY!⚓

On October 13, we proudly celebrate 251 years of courage, honor, sacrifice, and service by the United States Navy.

Since 1775, generations of Sailors have answered our nation’s call—serving across the seas and around the world, protecting our freedoms and defending the country we love.

Today, we especially honor our U.S. Navy veterans. Your service may have ended, but the legacy of your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment continues. Whether you served during times of war or peace, aboard ship or ashore, at home or far from home, you are forever part of the proud history of the United States Navy.

To those currently serving, those who served before them, and the families who stood faithfully beside them—Thank You.

May we never forget the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have worn the uniform and stood watch for our nation.

⚓ Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Navy!
We honor your history. We salute your service. We thank our Navy veterans.

Department of Tennessee VFW Auxiliary

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

The Veterans of Foreign Wars' Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen audio essay entries are due October 31. This is less than ONE MONTH AWAY.

This year’s shared theme is “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”

The VFW Voice of Democracy National first-place winner will receive a $35,000 scholarship; this contest is for students in grades 9-12. The VFW Patriot’s Pen National first-place winner will receive $5,000; this contest is for students in grades 6-8.

Learn more at https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships and share with the tweens and teens in your town today!

10/08/2026

From President Teresa Johnson:

Come on let’s get 100% in our Membership! We can do this together. Be an Angel Dues participant or your Auxiliary can be an Angel Dues to get your Membership to 100%. We can do this together and win an extra $3900 for our Department. Go Tennessee!! 👏👏👍👍😊😊❤️❤️🇺🇸

The VFW Auxiliary recently emailed some very exciting Membership awards news. Check out the details here, and thank you to our benefits provider, AMBA, for your generosity!

10/07/2026

❤️🤍💙 We Remember. We Honor. We Are Grateful. ❤️🤍💙



Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Department of Tennessee

10/05/2026

Mark Your Calendars!

Our department is honored to host the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) “Tolling of the Boats” Ceremony.

This solemn ceremony honors U.S. Navy submariners and the submarines that remain on eternal patrol. Each lost submarine is remembered with a bell toll and the reading of its name and crew, paying tribute to their service and sacrifice.

Date and Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00 am (CST)
Location: Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Lane, Nashville, TN 37221

The ceremony will be held at the flagpole in the center of the cemetery, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, it will move to the committal chapel.

Learn more about USSVI on their page: https://www.facebook.com/ussvi/

We hope to see you there!

10/01/2026

Today is October 1st!

There are a number of holidays, observances and birthdays in the month of October, including, but not limited to, Global War on Terrorism & Desert Storm Veterans Appreciation Day (10/7), Day of the Deployed (10/26), the U.S. Navy's birthday (10/13), National Day of the Deployed (10/26), National Civics Day (10/27), the Statue of Liberty's birthday (10/28) and Halloween (10/31).

In addition, October is Agent Orange Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Tackling Hunger Month, Hispanic Heritage Month (through 10/15), Italian American Heritage Month, German American Heritage Month, Filipino American History Month, Polish American History Month, National Book Month, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, National Depression Education & Awareness Month and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, among others.

Feel free to save, share and/or print out the October calendar.

09/30/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 127th Birthday, VFW! 🇺🇸

Today, September 29th, the Department of Tennessee VFW Auxiliary proudly joins our VFW family in celebrating 127 years of service, sacrifice, and dedication to our veterans, their families, and our communities.

We are grateful for every veteran who has worn the uniform and for the VFW members who continue to stand beside them. Your commitment and service make a lasting difference.

From all of us at the Department of Tennessee VFW Auxiliary, thank you for all you do. We are honored to stand with you and proud to be part of the VFW family.

Happy Birthday, VFW! Here’s to 127 years of serving those who served. 🇺🇸❤️💙

127 facts in honor of our 127th year around the sun! www.vfw.org/127

How many did you know?

09/29/2026

Visiting hours for Darryl McPheron will occur from 5-7 pm at Johnson-Arrowood funeral home in Church Hill on Wednesday, 30 Sep.

Interment will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery on Thursday at 2 pm.

Please come to honor this Combat veteran and past Department of Tennessee Commander (2007-2008).