Each Veterans Day, Middle Tennessee families come together to show respect and support for those that are willing to risk their lives to help keep America safe. Gather yours and head out to a local parade, ceremony or other event that honors our veterans.
Veterans Day Events in Middle Tennessee:
Parades
- Nolensville: A parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 8 starting at 11 a.m. from Rolling Hills Community Church.
- Hendersonville: The city’s annual parade returns on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m., starting on Main Street from Cherokee Drive to Executive Park Drive.
- Nashville: Festivities kick off at 9 a.m. with the parade beginning at 11:11 a.m. on Broadway on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
- Franklin: The annual Veterans Day Parade starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
- Goodlettsville: The annual parade starts at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 through Moss-Wright Park. Then, the ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the Historic Bowen Campbell House.
- Columbia: The parade will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Columbia Plaza on West 7th Street.
Ceremonies and Programs
- Murfreesboro: The 29th Murfreesboro Veterans Day Service will be held at the Rutherford County Courthouse (Rain or shine) on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.
- La Vergne: The city will host its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at La Vergne City Hall.
- Brentwood: At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, the City of Brentwood will honor local veterans with a special Veterans Day ceremony at the Brentwood Police Headquarters.
Other Events
- Field of Honor at Andrew Jacksons Hermitage: United States flags will fly in a solemn formation at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage during Nov. 6 – 15. This stirring display flags will bring the community together in a patriotic tribute to honor our heroes.
- MTSU Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces Football Game: See the Blue Raiders on Saturday, Nov. 8 against the Liberty Flames at noon. Prior events include a Veterans Memorial Service at 8:30 a.m. and a “Party in the Grove” tailgate starting at 9 a.m.
- Nashville Zoo: Present your official military ID or paperwork for free admission to the zoo on Sunday, Nov. 9.
- Country Music Hall of Fame: The museum will honor active-duty and retired armed services members (plus us up to three immediate family members) with free admission on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
- Shelli Huether Veterans Day Honor Run/Walk: Run, walk or RUCK your way through a 5k, 10k or 8-hour ultra marathon on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The race starts at Granny White Park at 8 a.m.
