Over 320 attended the 49th Blount County TN Veterans Day event on Saturday November 11, 2017. But every thing seemed different. For decades the event was held at the Maryville Courthouse but this year changed: the event was moved to Rio Revolution Church and a new venue; making the event veteran centric. Veterans Day began…
The U.S.A. Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC) recognizes Vet to Vet Tennessee (VTVT) as a standout partner for hosting 69 events thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans and their families thus far in 2017! The recognition was published in the VWC “SITREP” monthly newsletter on November 8, 2017 in Issue 10, 2017. Thanks to the numerous VTVT…
Yesterday we received a referral from Jason Brown, Home Repair Coordinator for Blount County Habitat for Humanity. The referral is for an imminently homeless Navy veteran and his family in Blount County. Vet to Vet Tennessee, Amvets Post 22 and the Blount County Habitat for Humanity began a pilot veterans home repair program. In less…
In 2017 64% (94 out of 146) of VA Medical Centers showed Improvements compared to their baseline one year earlier. Great news! Thank you Secretary Shulkin. The Mountain Home Medical Center received a 4 out of 5 and on their way to a five star with the new leadership and vision of Facility Director Dean…