Tellico Lake Post 256 Generosity

On December 11, 2024, Tellico Lake American Legion Post members were honored guests at the Vet to Vet TN's (VTVT)…
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New VTVT President

On October 9, 2024, Vet to Vet Tennessee President Randall Scott announced that he was retiring as President of VTVT…
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Andy Boyd County Service Officer “Advocate of the Year”

Accolades: Monroe County Veterans Service Officer Andy Boyd elevated by the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services on October 1, 2024…
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Mission Accomplished

August 21, 2024 - Commencement of Veterans Court Monroe County Veterans Court signaled the importance of mentorship and peer support…
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Four Brothers to Be Honored for Korean War Service

August 6, 2024 a ceremony was hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1123 at Azbill Community Center to honor…
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Vet to Vet TN support The Lost Vets Rescue

Vet to Vet Tennessee has supported The Lost Vets Rescue organization for over three years.  The organization was founded by…
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Through 2027, Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three outpatient mental health care visits of each year

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that Veterans no longer need to pay copays for their first three…
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21st Korean WAR Veterans Memorial Luncheon

Invitation ONLY The Knoxville Area Korean Association is cordially inviting Korean War, Korean War Era Veterans and families and Vietnam…
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Donation from Beta Club members

Vet to Vet Tennessee's President Randall Scoot accepts a donation from the Sequoyah High School Beta Club donated $900.00.  We…
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Second Chance for Veterans – Mentorship Makes a Difference

Monroe County Veterans Court demonstrated its abiding commitment to the veteran community as March wound down, a special ceremony…
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VA announces new program to help Veterans stay in their homes

April 10, 2024 VA NEWS RELEASE The Department of Veterans Affairs will launch the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program,…
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Korean War Veteran Honored

The Monroe County Veterans Service Office and Vet to Vet Tennessee presents a Korean War Ambassador for Peace Medal to…
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Largest number of graduating Veterans in the 10 year history!

The largest number of graduating Veterans on March 27, 2024, in the history of Monroe County Veterans Court. More information…
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VA announces goal to house 41,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMEDIA CONTACTvapublicaffairs@va.gov 03/14/2024 11:00 AM EDT WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its 2024 goals…
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Korean War Veterans Awarded Service Medals

Four Monroe County Heroes “Ambassadors for Peace” The families of Korean War veterans fellowship on Wednesday January 24, 2024 at…
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VA Research with MDMA, Psilocybin for PTSD and Depression

In a groundbreaking move, VA plans to fund studies to determine the benefits and safety of certain psychedelic compounds…
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Emergency Medical Care Coverage

What to know if you get care outside of VA If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, you shouldn’t hesitate to…
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VTVT Announces the election of new Board Members

On November 8, 2023, a new board of Directors for Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT) was elected. As Co-founder and…
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Veteran Holiday Bash December 2nd

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Mentorship Paradigm Lights Path to Recovery

Restoring Justice - November Veterans Court
Monroe County…
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Acts of Appreciation on Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, we pause to pay tribute to current and former service members of the United States armed forces:…
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All WWII Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA health care and nursing home service

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all World War II Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA…
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Monroe County Mayor Ingram Signs Suicide Prevention Awareness Decree

“There is hope and help,” is the message on Wednesday at the Robert “Bob” Hatley Veterans Service Center in Madisonville,…
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Emergency Medical Care Coverage

What to know if you get care outside of VA If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, you shouldn’t hesitate to…
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First Justice-Involved Veteran Graduate in Rhea County TN

Thanks to Rhea General Sessions Judge Jace Cochran's dedication, vision, and mission to help veterans/military and their families, the first…
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MCA Annual Meeting and National Institute Schedule

The Military Chaplains Association (MCA) is holding its annual meeting in Columbia, South Carolina on July 27-29, 2023.  Vet to…
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Second Chance Initiative – Expungement Training

The KBA Access to Justice Committee is sponsoring the CLE Program "Second Chance Initiative - Expungement Training" as a Webinar…
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McNairy County Honors Korean War Veterans and their families

McNairy County Veterans Service Officers Amanda Fisher has been working for the last 12 months to identify McNairy County Korean…
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20th Annual Korean War Veterans Memorial Luncheon

June 24, 2023 we celebrated the 20th Annual Korean War Veterans Luncheon sponsored by the Knoxville Area Korean Association (KAKA)…
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Veterans Court Justice Repays Military Service

May 31, 2023 The Monroe County Buzz, Lucas Boring Monroe Recovery Group Holds Polk County Graduation Far from a one-man…
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Need Internet or a Tablet for VA Appointments?

Access VA care wherever you are VA Telehealth brings you the care you need, wherever you are. With video telehealth visits, you…
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Budget Cut Proposals Would Hurt Veterans

[April 21, 2023. WASHINGTON — While the President’s Budget details a plan to honor our country’s sacred obligation to care for America’s Veterans,…
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Tennessee Judicial Newsletter

Tennessee State Courts April 4, 2023 newsletter. Please click here to read the article about the Monroe County Veterans Court…
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Came on Vacation – Left on Probation Motorcycle, Alcohol, Wreck, Treatment, Redemption

March 17, 2023.  Lucas Boring, The Monroe County Buzz A Mississippi man who visited Monroe County on a motorcycle excursion…
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Four New Veteran/Military Friendly Congregation Enroll from Oklahoma

Four (4) new Veteran/Military Friendly Congregations (VMFC) enroll from Oklahoma this month; Saint Augustine of Canterbury from…
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TN Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee & the Monroe County Veterans Court

Monroe County Veterans Court gained a state audience on Monday, March 6, 2023, with former Chief Justice of the Tennessee…
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Veterans Health Administration Update

Join VA’s free, phone-based class called “Mindfulness Meditation.”   Designed for Veterans of all eras, this class will help you…
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New Year 2023

As we begin 2023, we reflect on our ministry's great blessings, and we are grateful for such amazing supporters committed…
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SOMETIMES IT’S CRIME AND TREATMENT

Thirty-Nine Court-Involved Vet Served in 2022 Monroe County Veterans Court convened for the final time this year…
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High Praise for County Veterans Service Office

Monroe County Mayor Mitch Ingram and his cabinet share a moment of congratulations with Veterans Service Officer Andy Boyd, center. …
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New Veterans Court Track in Rhea County TN

A promise made, a promise kept.  For ten (10) years, Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT), Don Smith, Rhea County Veterans…
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PACT ACT 2022 Understanding Health Care & Benefits

Click here to read more. And once you have read the article, if you need more information or if you…
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Rural Veterans Court Growing

Continuing to repay a debt of honor to men and women of the United States Armed Forces, Monroe County Veterans…
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Joseph “JL” Tucker Memorial Award Extended for Veterans Court Coverage

The Monroe County BUZZ on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, accepts special recognition from Vet to Vet Tennessee, President Ed Junod…
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Scammers are Targeting Veterans to Access Their PACT Act Benefits

On August 10, 2022 President Biden signed the PACT Act into law. This bill helps…
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Worth It 2022 play!

“Worth It” play is a 2-hour, faith-based play that portrays talent show auditions at a high school where…
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New 2022 PACT Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  July 18, 2022 WASHINGTON — Effective July 16, Veterans have the option to Dial 988 then…
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The “Worth It” play is coming back to Knoxville in October 2022.

Playwright Tonya Stoutt-Brown, Director Will Dorsey IV, Overcoming Believers Church Pastor Daryl W. Arnold, and Vet to Vet Tennessee have…
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