Veterans breakfast is Saturday, Aug. 12
Veteran Terry Shores visits a table set up by July’s break- fast speakers from Vet to Vet Tennessee, a peer support group for veterans. Speaker Ed Junod, president of Vet to Vet, spoke about the Revisit Korea Program for Korean War veterans.
The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is locally sponsored this month by Travis McCarter.
The breakfast will be held at the Clinton Community Center, 101 S. Hicks St.
The chow line opens at 8:30 a.m. There will be a brief program at 9 a.m. honoring veterans.
All of the veterans breakfasts will recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States.
Anderson County residents and community volunteers are working together to make the breakfasts free monthly events that will allow veterans of all ages and branches to fellowship and share stories.
Veterans are welcome to bring spouses, family, or friends with them.
The city of Clinton is recognized as a special sponsor for hosting the monthly location and setup.
Local media are especially recognized for their role in letting veterans know about the breakfast each month.
Many generous donors are also recognized for providing monthly door prizes.
Future breakfasts
• Sept. 9 is sponsored by Alexander Guest House;
• Oct. 14 is sponsored by Humana-Keith Rogers, and free flu shots will be available from Walgreens;
• Nov. 11 is sponsored by Daniel Forrester Law Office;
• Dec. 9 is sponsored by Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, along with state Reps. John Ragan and Ed Butler;
• Jan. 13 is sponsored by Chancellor Jamie Brooks;
• And Feb. 10 is sponsored by the Clinton Lions Club.
To learn more, e-mail VeteransofAndersonCounty@gmail.com, or visit Facebook and search for Veterans Appreciation Breakfast – Anderson County. If you are interested in sponsoring a breakfast, please contact Terry at 865-310-4097.