John T. Alexander American Legion Post 17

Thank you for all of the uplifting positive messages! God has blessed the United States of America! Never forget that! America’s Song (United We Stand) is available on all music platforms to download.

Impact Friday 6/28. We had fun with the “hot chip” eating contest and the pickleball challenge!

Thank you to Impact Friday staff and volunteers; Mayor Paige Brown, David Mooney from MOAA; Pucketts and Handels for the wonderful food; and our veteran community for the great turn out on Friday!

Thank you to the hosts and volunteers of Impact Friday for a wonderful lunch!

A few more photos from Saturday’s celebration. The live music was great and thanks to all who attended!

Flag folding demonstration by members of the Honor Guard. The Honor Guard averages 50 funerals a year.

Gallatin Mayor Paige Brown presented Post Commander Curtis Malone with a Proclamation declaring the day John T Alexander Post 17 Day!

On Saturday Quilts of Valor (QOV) presented quilts to Val Adams and Raymond Mueller.

Valentine Adams, a former Air Force Combat Medic and talented artist, is installing a massive statue that he created over 350 hours, a warrior wielding a mega gun in honor of the veterans who lay their lives on the line so we can be free. This massive statue is being installed at the Veterans Home across from the American Legion Gallatin Post 17 on South Water St. Thank you Val for everything that you do for veterans, and the community at large.

ImpactFriday.org - Donation to be a sponsor for our Luncheon Honoring Veterans purchase swag bag items for Veterans

I would appreciate any amount if your company wants to donate an item, like a coupon or any small individualized wrapped candies or snacks.
You can attach your business card to the item.
I will send you a donation form too.

ImpactFriday.org's purpose is to serve the non-profit in Sumner County.
This allows college students to volunteer for 8 hours of service per semester.
This upcoming event allows the students to recognize, serve, and honor the veterans.
The plan is to serve 100 veterans and provide swag bags with a custom thank you card signed by the volunteers.
Mayor Paige Brown of Gallatin will give a short speech.
We have a special veteran guest speaker, David Moomy, who retired from the Navy and works with local Boy Scouts.

We are looking for donations for the swag bags to give to the veterans.
Puckett's Hendersonville is providing 100 coupons for a free cobbler.
Lyon Leadership Group McDonald's also gives 100 food coupons.
Chick-fil-A Gallatin donated 100 flyers with a choice of 3 different sandwiches.

Hendersonville Demo's Restaurant donated (3) $20 gift certificates.
Gallatin Walmart Super Store donated 100 pens and a $50 gift card for swag bag items and provided all paper products and decorations for the event.
Front Porch Restaurant Hendersonville donated (2) $20 gift certificates.

Utz Potato Chips donated Toast Flake Peanut Butter Crackers, chips, and Golden Flake Beef Sticks.
Southwestern Mutual Wealth Advisor Joey Montalbano donated 100 Patriotic LED Flashlights.
Puckett's Hendersonville provides BBQ and two sides for 100 veterans.
Handel's Ice Cream Hendersonville provides an ice cream sundae bar for 100 veterans.
Staples Hendersonville has donated 100 shopper tote bags.

Luncheon to Honor Veterans Friday, June 28, at American Legions in Gallatin, TN
10:00 - 11:00 Honor Veterans Program
11:00 - 12:00 BBQ Luncheon (Provided by Puckett's and Handel's Ice Cream in Hendersonville).

I appreciate your consideration and would love you to attend as we celebrate our veterans.
Thank you,

Paula McLendon
615-509-6165

We will be posting photos of the 100th anniversary party from Saturday all week for you to enjoy. Feel free to share and get the word out about the wonderful things happening at this American Legion Post! Thanks to all the members and volunteers who decorated, set up, donated, cooked, cleaned and served! The celebration was a great success!

Please join us in celebrating 100 years of serving veterans at the Gallatin American Legion this Saturday

Celebrating 100 years of serving Veterans and the community in Gallatin and Sumner County Saturday June 22 11:00am to 4:00pm The American Legion John T Alexander Post 17 1140 S Water Ave Gallatin TN

Celebrating 100 years of serving Veterans and the community in Gallatin and Sumner County Saturday June 22 11:00am to 4:00pm The American Legion John T Alexander Post 17 1140 S Water Ave Gallatin TN

Tennessee is one of many states that recognizes Women’s Veterans Day. It’s to commemorate the date that President Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act on June 12, 1948! Prior to that date, only nurses could serve as regular members of the Armed Services.

Taxis to Hell – and Back – Into the Jaws of Death is a photograph taken on June 6, 1944, by Robert F. Sargent, a chief photographer's mate in the United States Coast Guard. The men of the 16th Infantry Regiment, US 1st Infantry Division wading ashore from their landing craft on Omaha Beach on the morning of 6 June 1944. Thousands of 18 year old solders, not knowing if they will be alive one hour from now. This can not be forgotten. It makes all of our personal day to day problems look like nothing and ridiculous to complain about. And please remember every single person that wore a uniform since then was, and is prepared to do the same thing.

Support Our Heroes: Jay Bob's Country Kitchen and Starstruck Farm’s Patriotic Pledge

This June, in honor of National PTSD Awareness Month, Jay Bob's Country Kitchen is proud to announce a heartfelt initiative to support our brave veterans. We are pledging to donate 10% of all sales for the month of June, as well as from ticket sales for our spectacular Independence Day events at Starstruck Farm, to the Wounded Warrior Project. https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

National PTSD Awareness Month, recognized by the U.S. Senate in 2014, is a time for us to come together to raise awareness about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This month, let's spread helpful information, participate in fundraisers, and take time to learn more about PTSD and its impact on our heroes.

Join us at Jay Bob's Country Kitchen to enjoy our delicious, homestyle meals knowing that a portion of your purchase will directly support those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Additionally, our Independence Day events at Starstruck Farm promise fun and festivity, all while contributing to a noble cause.

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with us. Together, we can make a difference. The highlight of our celebration will be the awarding of a check to the Wounded Warrior Project during our Independence Day events, showing our gratitude and support for our veterans.

Come dine with us, enjoy the festivities, and stand with us in supporting the Wounded Warrior Project. Your participation helps us give back to those who have given us so much. Let's make this June a month of awareness, generosity, and patriotism.

And that's not all. We will donate 10% of all tickets for our Independence Day Extravaganza to Wounded Warrior Project and present them the check during festivities on July 4th at 6:30PM.

Nashville Sounds to Honor Service Members with Patriotic Jerseys on Military Appreciation Night - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information Nashville, TN - The Nashville Sounds have announced that they will wear specialty military jerseys for Military Appreciation Night on Thursday, June 6th,

Start the New Year with the best breakfast in town! The American Legion Post 17 1140 S Water Ave Gallatin TN Sat Jan 6 from 7 to 10 am $8.00 donation scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, coffee and orange juice

Happy New Year!

The American Legion Post 17 Lounge will be open today from 12 to 6pm Have a Merry Christmas

John was a devoted member of the American Legion Post 17 volunteering countless hours in support of the Veteran community. John will be greatly missed. The American Legion Post 17 extends our thoughts and prayers to John's family and friends. Semper Fidelis

John L. Griffith Obituary 2023 - Crestview Memory Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation View John L. Griffith's obituary, send flowers and find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Monthly BREAKFAST Sat Dec 2 from 7 to 10 am 1140 S Water Ave Gallatin, TN All Donations will be used for our Christmas For Kids Program! Best breakfast in town!

The Lounge is Open