2022 Boys State Delegates Presentation
2022-09-13 18:30 - 23:59 UTC

Post 281 Picnic for Veterans
2022-09-17 11:00 - 14:00

TN Dept American Legion College
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-02

Oratorical Contest Applications Due
2022-10-10 08:00 - 17:00
AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST: In August, TN Department mailed Oratorical information to Post Commanders, Adjutants, and High Schools. Please visit your schools as soon as possible. First place state scholarship is $3000. Please have contestants’ applications must reach Department Headquarters byJanuary 10, 2023, no exceptions. Fifth District (includes Post 281) contest January 28th at Providence United Methodist Church, 2293 S Rutland Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.
Please visit www.tennesseelegion.org/oratorical for additional contest information. Department Chairman Terry Ward, 615-519- 6523, or tswardpost281@gmail.com.

Monthly Meeting Oct 2022
2022-10-11 18:00 - 23:59 | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
We have grown to near 260 members and continue to welcome veterans of all our Armed Forces to join us.
We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Mt Juliet Senior Activity Center. 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd – Click for directions
This is located next door to the Church of Christ.
Entry is in the rear of the building.
Doors open at 6. We will have pizza, cold soft drinks and water. Come and join us and get to know some of the guys and gals that make our post successful.

U.S. Navy Birthday
2022-10-13
Celebrate the Navy’s Birthday on October 13 and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country — past and present. Established during the Revolutionary War, the original Continental Navy was formed, disbanded, and then reestablished nearly 10 years later. Today it’s the largest and most capable navy in the world, with the highest combined battle fleet tonnage. The Navy also boasts the world’s largest aircraft carrier fleet, over 300,000 active personnel, and nearly 100,000 in the Ready Reserve.

Dedication of Mt. Juliet Bark Park
2022-11-04 10:00 - 23:59
Jennie Seimer and her mother Georgia Sellers, extends an invitation for all to attend the dedication of the Mt. Juliet Bark Park. The park will be dedicated in her father’s name (Will Sellers) on November 4, 2022, at 10 a.m. The address is 143 SE Springdale Dr, Mount Juliet, 37122.
Will was a long time member and founding father of the Mount Juliet Animal Shelter. He was a member of Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 and a Life Member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1004, Lebanon, TN.

Election Day
2022-11-08
Election Day is observed on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, taking place on November 8 this year. This is the day we cast ballots to select public officials — from local to the national government. Presidential elections are held every four years, in years divisible by four, while the elections to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate are held every two years. Other state and local government elections can be held in any year that is designated by the state.

Monthly Meeting Nov 2022
2022-11-08 18:00 - 23:59 | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Visit by TAL TN Department's 5th District Commander
2022-11-08 19:00 - 23:59
Commander Ron Hessil, oveesees 17 American Legion posts in the Tennessee Department’s Middle Division, 5th District. Plan to attend this week’s meeting.
The American Legion, Department of Tennessee has a Legion family of over 33,000 consisting of more than 22,000 Legionnaires and 11,000 Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion (SAL). The Department is divided into three Divisions, ten Districts, and 179 individual American Legion Posts.

U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
2022-11-10
The Marine Corps Birthday is observed on November 10. It was created on November 10, 1921 by the U.S. Government to show appreciation for the United States Marines. Having taken part in nearly every U.S. conflict, the Marine Corps has defended our country since America’s inception. The Corps, with over 186,000 active duty members and 38,500 reserves as of 2017, continues its proud tradition as protectors of the U.S. and its people.
There is no cost to attend the event at Mount Juliet High School’s cafeteria at 6 p.m. Those wanting to attend should contact Sergeant Major Jonathan Clark. Call the school at 615-758-5606 and leave a message for him.

Lebanon Veterans Day Parade
2022-11-11 10:00 - 11:00
Details on parade route to be announced.

Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony
2022-11-11 11:00 - 12:30
Immediately following the Veterans Day Parade. Ceremony to be held at Veterans Plaza, 304 E Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087.
The Wilson County Veterans Museum and Plaza is located adjacent to the county’s courthouse on East Main Street in Lebanon, Tennessee.
It honors the men and women how served their country in all the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Museum is dedicated to veterans of all conflicts and features a treasure trove of artifacts from World War I & II, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. The crown jewel of the museum is a UH-1 Helicopter better known as a “Huey.” American soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War between 1966-68 flew in the helicopter. You can see many of the bullet holes from intense combat. And from 1980-95, it was used by members of the Tennessee Army Nation Guard in a variety of missions.
The plaza features carved granite stones depicting men and women from all the U.S. Armed Forces. They include the names of Wilson Countians who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration at MJHS
2022-11-12 18:00 - 23:59
THE SENIOR MARINE INSTRUCTORMT. JULIET HIGH SCHOOL,MARINE CORPS JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPSREQUESTS THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY AT OUR247TH MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL CELEBRATIONTO BE HELDAT 6:00 PM ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12th, 2022THE CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE IN THECAFETERIA, MT. JULIET HIGH SCHOOL1875 GOLDEN BEAR GATEWAYMT. JULIET, TN 37122UNIFORM FOR CADETS: SENIOR ISSUED UNIFORMUNIFORM FOR SERVICE MEMBERS: SERVICE SPECIFIC DRESS UNIFORMUNIFORM FOR GUESTS: BUSINESS CASUALPOC: SGTMAJ JONATHAN CLARK 615-758-5606clarkjon100@wcschools.com

Thanksgiving Day
2022-11-24
What is Thanksgiving and why is it celebrated?Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that their Thanksgiving is modeled on a 1621 harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people.

Blood Donor Drive
2022-11-24 - 2022-12-31
If you are an American Legion member and donate blood, please contact your Post to report the donation. If you are not a member of Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281, Mt. Juliet, TN, you can report it to us on the Contact page.
The American Legion Blood Donor Program has existed officially since 1942 to help that cause. Each year – especially since 9/11 – Legionnaires have donated in spades, and departments have coordinated efforts at the post level. The Blood Donor Program honors those departments that best participate in blood-donation efforts, recognizing departments in two areas: for post participation and individual Legionnaire participation. Post participation awards are given to departments with the highest number of participating posts. Individual participation awards are given to departments with the highest percentage of individuals giving blood to the program. Departments are separated into five categories (see below), according to membership size, and honored.
Legionnaires participate by giving blood and reporting it to their posts, which mark the donation on their annual Consolidated Posts Reports. Similarily, posts that host blood drives mark their participation on their Consolidated Post Reports, listing number of drives held and total pints donated (for Legionnaires and non-Legionnaires).

Blood Donor Drive
2022-12-01 - 2022-12-31
The American Legion Blood Donor Program has existed officially since 1942 to help that cause. Each year – especially since 9/11 – Legionnaires have donated in spades, and departments have coordinated efforts at the post level. The Blood Donor Program honors those departments that best participate in blood-donation efforts, recognizing departments in two areas: for post participation and individual Legionnaire participation. Post participation awards are given to departments with the highest number of participating posts. Individual participation awards are given to departments with the highest percentage of individuals giving blood to the program. Departments are separated into five categories (see below), according to membership size, and honored.
Legionnaires participate by giving blood and reporting it to their posts, which mark the donation on their annual Consolidated Posts Reports. Similarily, posts that host blood drives mark their participation on their Consolidated Post Reports, listing number of drives held and total pints donated (for Legionnaires and non-Legionnaires).

Mt. Juliet Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2022-12-09 18:00 - 23:59
Mt. Juliet Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
DATE: December 9, 2022, at 6 p.m.
PLACE: Mt. Juliet Clock Tower, corner of N. Mt. Juliet Road and Division Street.

Also consider the Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Rainout date: December 17th, 2022New Parade Route:
FROM: Mt. Juliet League at Two Rivers Park (10835 Lebanon Road)
TO: East Division Street off of N. Mt. Juliet Road.

JROTC Drill Competition
2022-12-10 09:00 - 23:59
There will be a Wilson County JROTC Drill Competition December 10 at Mt. Juliet High School, 1875 Golden Bear Gateway, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Mt. Juliet High School competes against other JROTC high schools for the first time.

Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade
2022-12-10 11:00 - 23:59 | Charlie Daniels Park, Charlie Daniels Park
Christmas Parade:

DATE and TIME: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 at 11:00 AMRainout date: December 17th, 2022
New Parade Route:
FROM: Mt. Juliet League at Two Rivers Park (10835 Lebanon Road)
TO: East Division Street off of N. Mt. Juliet Road.

Consider attending the Mt. Juliet Christmas Tree Lighting:
DATE: December 9, 2022, at 6 PM
PLACE: Mt. Juliet Clock Tower, corner of N. Mt. Juliet Road and Division Street.

Monthly Meeting Dec 2022
2022-12-13 18:00 - 23:59 | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Post 281 Annual Post Christmas Party
2022-12-13 18:30 - 21:00
Christmas Dinner 13 Dec at 6:30pm at Rutland Place Senior Living Banquet Hall, 435 NW Rutland Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Cost is $18.00 per person. Contact Post Adjutant, Shawn Taylor, shawntaylorpost281mj@gmail.com, for reservations and payment. You can pay via PayPal, Venmo, credit card, check. Checks and cash accepted at the door on night of event.
Paul Coon has agreed to come back and sing for us and we all join for Christmas Carols.

Menu: House Salad W/ Ranch and Italian; Beef Pot Roast; Roasted Red Skin Potatoes; Carrots; Banana Pudding
Alternate Meal Upon Request: Fritta; Carrots; Roasted Red Skins

TN Department Open House
2022-12-19 11:00 - 14:00
OPEN HOUSE: December 19, 2022, 11 am – 2 pm at the Department Headquarters, 318 Donelson Pike, Nashville.

Space Force Birthday
2022-12-20
The U.S. Space Force was established Dec. 20, 2019 when the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law (with bi-partisan support), creating the first new branch of the armed services in 73 years. The establishment of the USSF resulted from widespread recognition that Space was a national security imperative. When combined with the growing threat posed by near-peer competitors in space,it became clear there was a need for a military service focused solely on pursuing superiority in the space domain.

Christmas Day
2022-12-25

Monthly Meeting Jan 2023
2023-01-10 18:00 - 23:59 | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Employer of Veterans Award Nominations Due
2023-01-14
Employer of Veterans Award.
Department of Tennessee may submit a total of three nominations for this category for National consideration. One nomination for a small company with 50 or fewer employees; one nomination for a medium sized company with work forces of 51 to 200 and one nomination for a large company with 201 or more employees.
Recognize your local Veteran Employers by sending in an award application by January 7, 2023.
The Department annually presents awards at the Department Convention to honor employers who hire veterans, disabled veterans, and older workers. We also recognize those who help veterans find employment. The awards include:
· Employer of the Year – Small, Mid-Size, and Large
· Employer of the Disabled Award
· Employer of Older Workers Award
· Local Veterans Employment Representative of the Year
· Outstanding Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist of the Year
· Outstanding Employment Service Office of the Year
Nomination forms for each award are available through the Department website: http://www.tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=126. Please include no more than two typed narrative pages as well the official nomination form. Applications due January 7, 2023.
All nominations must be submitted to the Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 for review not later than January 3 in order to meet the Tennessee Department Headquarters deadline of January 7, 2023.

Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award Nominations
2023-01-14
Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award.
To recognize a well-rounded Emergency Medical Technician, who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of the position held and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to the community, state, or Nation. Submissions due to the Department by January 14, 2023.
Recognize your local Emergency Medical Technician of the Year by sending in an award application by January 14, 2023.
Additional information and nomination packets can be found on The American Legion Department of Tennessee’s website: http://www.tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=126
All nominations must be submitted to the Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 for review not later than January 10 in order to meet the Tennessee Department Headquarters deadline of January 14, 2023.

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award Nominations
2023-01-14
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.
To recognize a well-rounded Law Enforcement Officer, who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of the position held and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to the community, state, or Nation. Applications due to Department Headquarters by January 14, 2023.
Recognize your local Law Enforcement of the Year by sending in an award application by January 14, 2023.
Additional information and nomination packets can be found on The American Legion Department of Tennessee’s website: http://www.tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=126
All nominations must be submitted to the Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 for review not later than January 10 in order to meet the Tennessee Department Headquarters deadline of January 14, 2023.

Firefighter of the Year Award Nominations
2023-01-14
Firefighter of the Year Award
To recognize a well-rounded Firefighter, who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of the position held and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to the community, state, or Nation. Submissions due to the Department by January 14, 2023.
Recognize your local Firefighter of the Year by sending in an award application by January 14, 2023.
Additional information and nomination packets can be found on The American Legion Department of Tennessee’s website: http://www.tennesseelegion.org/index.php?id=126
All nominations must be submitted to the Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 for review not later than January 10 in order to meet the Tennessee Department Headquarters deadline of January 14, 2023.
