Clarksville, Tenn. is a community that appreci-
ates veterans. The city borders the Fort Camp-
bell Army Post, so appreciating military service
is simply the way of life for both residents and
businesses. Beyond the ingrained respect, the
community publicly honors its heroes with an
annual five-day Welcome Home Veterans Cel-
ebration. This year, during September 18-22,
the community will host multiple activities to
celebrate and honor veterans.
New activities on tap for 2019 include:
- 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, a tribute
to all those who lost their lives on Septem-
ber 11, 2001. The memorial provides interac-
tive education; including artifacts such as
steel beams from the towers, documentary
videos, and recordings of first responder
radio transmissions. Interactive guided
tours are carried out by FDNY firefighters
who provide firsthand accounts of the day
and its aftermath.- Traveling Korean War Memorial, consists
of 19 soldiers walking through a Korean
rice paddy and three soldiers off to the side
setting up a campfire.
Returning activities for the Celebration Week
include:- Lee Greenwood Concert. Enjoy this
American music legend in a free outdoor
concert. - American Traveling Tribute Wall is an
80-percent scale version of the Vietnam
Memorial Wall in Washington, DC and
contains every name that is etched on the
original monument. - Field of Honor – Veterans Tribute flag
display is part of a nationally recognized
community program that demonstrates
the strength and unity of Americans - A Wreath Laying and Massing of the
Colors will take place at the Wall.- A Valor Luncheon features a key-note
speaker and presentation from Quilts of
Valor. - Welcome Home Parade in historic down-
town on Saturday. (Veterans, please regis-
ter on the event website to participate.)
- A Valor Luncheon features a key-note
See all exhibits and the Lee Greenwood
concert at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery,
1100 Dunlop Lane. Keep up to date with all
activities or register for events online at
welcomehomeveteranscelebration.com or
contact contact Frances Manzitto by email
at [email protected] or phone at
931-245-4345.AARP is the premier sponsor for all event activi-
ties. Clarksville is located 40 miles northwest of
Nashville near the Tennessee/Kentucky border
on I-24.Clarksville, Tennessee Honors Veterans with
5-Day Celebration in September
Frances Manzitto, CTIS
[email protected]
1-800-530-2487 ext 231 | 931-245-
welcomehomeveteranscelebration.comSept. 19-22, 2019
Sept. 16-20. 2020