April 22,2017 Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Chapter 18-3
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Chapter 18-3 from Kodak, TN’s member Kristina & Samson Ferrell requested Vet to Vet TN (V2VT) to participate in their Annual Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt and Auction. The 3-hour ride began at Rocky Top Harley Davidson and ended at Jose’s Cantina in Pigeon Forge, TN.
V2VT provided Veteran suicide prevention material and set up their Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC) table. During the event, V2VT recognized 8 VWC recipients. The material was presented by XO “Viper” Adkins. Click here to view photos from the event.The membership was grateful to receive the support from V2VT and the Knoxville Regional Veterans Mental Health Council (Council) and agreed to partner with the Council and V2VT in the future. One step further, the XO and membership agreed to become a Veteran/Military Friendly Organization.
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The Chow Hall
The Chow Hall is a veteran owned restaurant in Knoxville Tennessee. The restaurant is a restaurant that veterans and their families should visit at 5706 E Emory Rd,
Knoxville, TN 37938. David Brice, owner of the Chow Hall, attended the event and presented CVMA with a $2,700.00 check to help the Association to help end veterans’ homelessness. Kristina and Samson Ferrell and Ed Junod met at the Chow Hall about 30 days ago and spoke with the David and his family. Vet to Vet TN offered to authorize the Chow Hall as a Vietnam War Commemoration presenter and recommended the Chow Hall enroll as a Veteran Friendly Organization.
During the event, David not only agreed to become a V2VT VWC presenter but also agree to enroll as a Council Veteran/Military Friendly Organization.
Visit their Facebook page to learn more about the restaurant.