On December 17, 2019 Vet to Vet Tennessee conducted its 6th QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Instructor class. The class was hosted by Veteran/Military Friendly Lead Congregation Concord United Methodist Church. The nine (9) graduates included nurses from Covenant Health, counselors from Pellissippi State Community College and a Fire Chief from Lenoir City. Assisting during the…
On November 23, 2019 this event was hosted by Judge Sandra Donaghy, Criminal Court 10th Judicial District (JD), Judge Brooklynn Townsend, Polk County General Sessions, Melissa Keith, Clerk of Courts, District Attorney Stephen D. Crump 10th JD, Public Defender Richard Hughes 10th JD, UT College of Law Legal Clinic, Vet to Vet Tennessee and First…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – “They protect us, and we need to do more to protect them; that’s the idea behind a local play to help veterans,” Said Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs “There’s some real issues with our veterans across the country,” said Jacobs, “Not only is the suicide rate high among veterans but it’s…
On October 23, 2019 at the Monroe County Veterans Court (MCVC), 83 year old Army Veteran, James Garren graduated with honors. This is the seventh justice involved veteran (JIV) that graduated from the Monroe County Veterans Court this year. The courtroom was filled with tears, joy and gratitude .