Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281

National Poppy Day
2025-05-23
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars.

American Legion's Boy's State at TN Tech University
2025-05-25 - 2025-05-30
Tennessee Boys State. Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. Delegates will check-in on May 25. The inauguration will be on May 30. Registration fee $425.00.

American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State at Lipscomb University
2025-05-25 - 2025-05-31
2025 Session

he 79th session of ALA VGS will be held on May 25 – May 31, 2025 at Lipscomb University

Memorial Day
2025-05-26
On Memorial Day, the American Legion Family honor the more than 1 million men and women who have lost their lives defending America since the Revolutionary War.

Monthly Meeting Jun 2025
2025-06-10 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | Mt. Juliet Community Center, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122, United States
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 5:30-8 pm at the Mt Juliet Community Center, Room B, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 – Click for directions
Entrance to Room B is on the right side of the building.
Doors open at 5:30. 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.

American Legion Department of Tennessee Annual Convention
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15
Department Convention
Location: Embassy Suites Nashville-SE, Murfreesboro
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Contact: Adjutant Tuttle, adjutant@tnlegion.org

U.S. Flag Day
2025-06-14

U.S. Army Birthday
2025-06-14

Father's Day
2025-06-15

Juneteenth
2025-06-19

Juneteenth
2025-06-19
A federal holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States.

4th of July - America's 250th Birthday
2025-07-04

Monthly Meeting Jul 2025
2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Mt. Juliet Community Center, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122, United States

U.S. Coast Guard's Birthday
2025-08-04

Purple Heart Day
2025-08-07

Monthly Meeting Aug 2025
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Mt. Juliet Community Center, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122, United States

Victory in Japan (V-J) Day
2025-08-14

Wilson County-Tennessee State Fair, Lebanon
2025-08-14 - 2025-08-23

The American Legion National Convention in Tampa, FL
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-29

Labor Day
2025-09-01

The American Legion's Disaster Preparedness Month
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-30
The month of September is dedicated to preparing for natural disasters. The National Emergency Fund Preparation Guide helps post prepare for natural disasters and apply for a National Emergency Fund grant.
www.legion.org/publications/242483/national-fundpreparation-guide

Monthly Meeting Sep 2025
2025-09-09 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Mt. Juliet Community Center, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122, United States

Patriot's Day (9-11 Remembrance)
2025-09-11

Constitution Day
2025-09-17

U.S. Air Force Birthday
2025-09-18

POW/MIA Recognition Day
2025-09-19
Recognized the third Friday in September.
The American Legion is involved in many efforts to honor and recognize prisoners of war (POWs) and those missing in action (MIAs), including:
• National POW/MIA Recognition Day
The American Legion was instrumental in establishing this day, which is observed on the third Friday of September each year. It’s a day to honor the sacrifices of POWs and MIAs, as well as their families. The Defense Department remembers and honors those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. DOD’s POW/MIA Accounting Agency continues the search for the missing, fulfilling the nation’s promise to leave no service member behind.
• Advocacy
The American Legion works with Congress and the Department of Defense to improve policies and programs for missing service members. They also urge Congress and the president to fully fund the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Office.
• Remembrance services
The American Legion holds POW/MIA remembrance services at public events and unit meetings.

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Tennessee, GALA
2025-09-19 17:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, 700 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States

21st Anniversary of Tyler Cates Death
2025-09-20

Gold Star Mother's Day
2025-09-29
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/gold-star-mothers-day#:~:text=It%20falls%20on%20Sunday%2C%20September,the%20United%20States%20Armed%20Forces.
Each year on Gold Star Mother’s Day the United States president calls on all Americans to display the nation’s flag and hold appropriate meetings to publicly express their love, sorrow, and reverence towards Gold Star Mothers and their families. Government buildings are also required to display the flag.
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. is an organization of mothers whose sons or daughters served and died while serving their nation in times of war or conflict. It organizes major events that take place on or around Gold Star Mother’s Day each year. Previous activities included a Gold Star flower wreath laying service, as well as an afternoon tour of President Lincoln’s cottage in Washington DC.
The last Sunday in September is also Parents of Fallen Military Sons and Daughters Day in New Jersey. This day is a tribute to all parents whose children died as a result of their service with the United States Armed Forces. It commemorates the contributions, commitments and sacrifices made by those parents individually and through the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.
A gold star flag is displayed by immediate family members of a military member who died while on duty. The flag is placed to let the community know that a loved one died while serving.
The gold star flag features a gold star placed over a blue star. The number of gold stars on the flag corresponds to the number of family members who died.
The Department of Defense authorizes the following immediate family members to display the flag:
Spouses, Parents, Children, Siblings, Stepparents, Stepchildren, Stepsiblings, Half-siblings, Adopted parents, and Adopted children.
The gold star designation originated during World War I, when families displayed small banners with a blue or gold star. A blue star represented a family member serving in the armed forces, while a gold star represented a family member who died while serving.
In addition to the gold star flag, Gold Star family members can also wear a gold star lapel button. The button was established in 1947 and is awarded by the US Department of Defense.

Columbus Day
2025-10-13
– Celebrated on the second Monday in October.
