Lebanon Veterans Day Parade
2022-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
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
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.

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.

Fifth District Oratorical Contest
2023-01-21

Fifth District Oratorical Contest
2023-01-28
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.

Four Chaplains Sunday
2023-02-05
On Feb. 3, 1943, four Army chaplains – Father John P. Washington, Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, and the Revs. George L. Fox and Clark V. Poling – gave up their life jackets on a sinking Army transport in the North Atlantic so that others might live.
Of the 902 soldiers, Navy armed guard, ship’s crew and civilian passengers on board the Dorchester, only 230 survived. They have told us of the chaplains’ efforts to restore calm in a hopeless and chaotic situation, and how they were last seen at the ship’s stern, arms linked in prayer.
The survivors’ testimony and the chaplains’ bravery are enshrined at the Chapel of Four Chaplains in the Philadelphia Navy Yard, where the Chapel Memorial Foundation honors acts of selfless service nationwide in memory of the Four Chaplains and crew of USAT Dorchester.
– Louis A. Cavaliere, retired Navy captain and chairman of the Chapel of Four Chaplains, and Christine Beady, the chapel’s executive director.

WHO ARE THE FOUR CHAPLAINS?
In the early morning hours of 3 February 1943, the U.S.A.T. Dorchester was crowded to capacity, carrying 902 servicemen, merchant seamen, and civilian workers. Once a luxury coastal liner, the 5,649-ton vessel had been converted into an Army transport ship. The Dorchester, one of three ships in the SG-19 convoy, was moving steadily across the icy waters from Newfoundland toward an American base in Greenland. SG-19 was escorted by Coast Guard Cutters Tampa, Escanaba, and Comanche.
Here’s the Story: On Feb. 3, 1943, the U.S.A.T. Dorchester carrying 902 service men, merchant seamen and civilian workers was sunk in the cold Atlantic. Through the pandemonium, according to those present, four Army chaplains brought hope in despair and light in darkness. Those chaplains were Lt. George L. Fox, Methodist; Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish; Lt. John P. Washington, Roman Catholic; and Lt. Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed. Quickly and quietly, the four chaplains spread out among the soldiers. There they tried to calm the frightened, tend the wounded and guide the disoriented toward safety. “Witnesses of that terrible night remember hearing the four men offer prayers for the dying and encouragement for those who would live,” says Wyatt R. Fox, son of Reverend Fox. One witness, Private William B. Bednar, found himself floating in oil-smeared water surrounded by dead bodies and debris. “I could hear men crying, pleading, praying,” Bednar recalls. “I could also hear the chaplains preaching courage. Their voices were the only thing that kept me going.” By this time, most of the men were topside, and the chaplains opened a storage locker and began distributing life jackets. It was then that Engineer Grady Clark witnessed an astonishing sight. When there were no more lifejackets in the storage room, the chaplains removed theirs and gave them to four frightened young men. “It was the finest thing I have seen or hope to see this side of heaven,” said John Ladd, another survivor who saw the chaplains’ selfless act. As the ship went down, survivors in nearby rafts could see the four chaplains–arms linked and braced against the slanting deck. Their voices could also be heard offering prayers. Of the 902 men aboard the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, 672 died, leaving 230 survivors. When the news reached American shores, the nation was stunned by the magnitude of the tragedy and heroic conduct of the four chaplains. “Valor is a gift,” Carl Sandburg once said. “Those having it never know for sure whether they have it until the test comes.” That night Reverend Fox, Rabbi Goode, Reverend Poling and Father Washington passed life’s ultimate test. In doing so, they became an enduring example of extraordinary faith, courage and selflessness. The Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart were awarded posthumously December 19, 1944, to the next of kin by Lt. Gen. Brehon B. Somervell, Commanding General of the Army Service Forces, in a ceremony at the post chapel at Fort Myer, VA. A one-time only posthumous Special Medal for Heroism was authorized by Congress and awarded by the President Eisenhower on January 18, 1961. The special medal was intended to have the same weight and importance as the Medal of Honor.

Monthly Meeting Feb 2023
2023-02-14 18:00 - 23:59 | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Eagle Scout of the Year Applications Due
2023-03-01
For more information and application see:
https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/american-legion-department-of-tennessee-eagle-scout-of-the-year-111_151051.aspx

TN Department American Legion Oratorical Contest
2023-03-04
Oratorical Contest to determine a State of Tennessee winner, who will go on to compete at the National level.

Monthly Meeting Mar 2023
2023-03-14 18:00 - 23:59 | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

RSVP March 23 - Luncheon for National Vietnam War Veterans Day
2023-03-23 09:00 - 21:00
2023_March_29_National_Vietnam_War_Veterans_Day.pdf

National Vietnam War Veterans Day
2023-03-29

Monthly Meeting Apr 2023
2023-04-11 18:00 - 23:59 | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Last Day to Order Trees from TAL Auxiliary Unit 281
2023-04-12
2023_April_Trees_Order_Form.pdf
