Post Supporting our Community
The damage from last weekend's tornados to our neighbors is hard to believe. Everyone has seen the pictures and news of loss. One of the communities hit the hardest by loss of life is Mayfield, KY. American Legion Post 26 was destroyed. Several members of Post 289 gathered up some clothing, food, and other needed items and delivered them to a drop off location in Paris, TN. If you would like to donate any needed items,
Senior Night at Rossview Hawks Wrestling - December
An honor for our Color guard to be invited to present the Colors for Senior Night at Rossview Hawks Wrestling
Wheel Chair Donated to a Veteran - December
Today was a great day. A wheelchair was delivered to “Mr. Frank”, a Paid Up For Life (PUFL) member of a sister post in Clarksville Post 143. The wheelchair was donated by a member of Post 289, Mr. Dick Pryor. Commander David Zeveney Post 289 and Commander Barry Curtis Post 143 worked together to get this offloaded from the truck.
Wreath Laying - November
Post 7 Commander Chuck Clark and Post 289 Commander David Zeveney along with the Honor Guard and Troop 514 conducted a Ceremony on Veterans Day at Greenwood Cemetery. Full article available in the Mainstreet Clarksville paper 18 November 2021
Veterans Day Parade - November
Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) - October
Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually the third full weekend in October. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. This jamboree requires no travel, other than to a nearby amateur radio operators ham shack. Many times you can find the hams will come to you by setting up a station at your Scout camporee, at the park down the block, or perhaps at a ham shack already set up at your council’s camp.
Our scout troops participating in JOTA.
Our scout troops participating in JOTA.
Belk Charity Day Sale - October
The Belk Charity Day Sale offers non-profit organizations earn money thru sales and the customer gets to use the ticket for dollars off shopping!
Welcome Home Parade - September 18th
September 15-19, Clarksville's Welcome Home Veteran's Celebration will be ongoing in the community.
The Post was in the annual Parade which will started at 1000, 18 September from downtown Clarksville. We met at the in the First Baptist Church parking lot on the corner of Hiter and Commerce at 0900. There was a trailer for those who needed to ride. Veterans or their families were welcome to join us walking or riding.
The Post was in the annual Parade which will started at 1000, 18 September from downtown Clarksville. We met at the in the First Baptist Church parking lot on the corner of Hiter and Commerce at 0900. There was a trailer for those who needed to ride. Veterans or their families were welcome to join us walking or riding.
September 11th - Displaying of a Large Flag
Vets with Purpose and I’ve got your Six Bike Run
Rotary Park Flag Dedication by Eagle Scout & Color Guard - July 27th
On 27 July the scouting community gained another Eagle scout. His project was adding a flagpole to Rotary park in Clarksville. The color guard was there to help in the dedication and supporting the Eagle scout.
Tennessee Veterans Retirement Center - July
Meeting with the District Commander - July
After this evenings meeting the post completed their semi-annual evaluation with Sixth District Commander Michael Lawler.
The support of our membership at events and elsewhere help us maintain a strong and healthy viable asset to Veterans and the community.
The support of our membership at events and elsewhere help us maintain a strong and healthy viable asset to Veterans and the community.
Fort Campbell Retiree Appreciation Day - June
Every year Fort Campbell has a Retiree Appreciation Day. On days like this, we are honored to have booths at these events to give those veterans avenues to help them succeed in civilian life.
Nailed It - DIY Grand Opening - June 5th Color Gaurd
Another Veteran Owned business opens. The color guard is always available to set the colors for those veteran owned businesses.
Thank You Breakfast from Post 7
Thank you to American Legion Archie Wood Post 7, Commander Chuck Clark for sponsoring a breakfast for those helped place flags on Veteran graves in 116 cemeteries across Montgomery County this weekend. To VFW Post 4895 - Howard Smiley Johnson, thank you for hosting, the work behind the scenes and a wonderful meal. Commander Holsonback and Nancy came into town to visit as well. Great seeing all.
Memorial Weekend - Honoring Veterans
Memorial weekend, the Post 289 & Post 7 went to several cemeteries to put flags on veterans graves.
May 15th - Armed Forces Day at Mission BBQ
Our Honor Guard at Mission BBQ recognizing Armed Forces Day.
District Meeting - April
The post received several awards at the district meeting.
Monthly Litter Pickup
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289, Inc has adopted Oakland Road to pick up the litter to keep Clarksville clean. The post gets together every third Saturday morning to pickup the litter along Oakland road. Everyone is welcome.
On Saturday, 20 March 2021, we had a great crew to do the cleanup. We met at the Oakland Middle School at 10:00AM to start our short walk to help keep Clarksville clean.
This is a monthly event, and everyone is welcome. We will remind in the newsletter, Facebook and check the Google calendar.
Litter cleanup happens every 3rd Saturday of the month.
All are welcome to particiapate to keep Clarksville clean.
On Saturday, 20 March 2021, we had a great crew to do the cleanup. We met at the Oakland Middle School at 10:00AM to start our short walk to help keep Clarksville clean.
This is a monthly event, and everyone is welcome. We will remind in the newsletter, Facebook and check the Google calendar.
Litter cleanup happens every 3rd Saturday of the month.
All are welcome to particiapate to keep Clarksville clean.
February - Oratorical 2021
Grateful for the opportunity to see this young generation of high school students present knowledgeable and passionate speeches on our Constitution! 2021 Middle Tennessee Oratorical Contest.
Four Chaplains Ceremony
The first Sunday in February is Four Chaplains Sunday. On 6 February 2021 at Sykes Funeral Home, American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 Post 7 honored the four chaplains that were abroad the USAT Dorchester after it was torpedoed and sank in the icy waters of the North Atlantic. More than 70 years after they made the supreme sacrifice, the story of these heroic chaplains – Methodist, Jewish, Roman Catholic and Dutch Reformed – is still being told.
On Feb. 3, 1943, the troopship USAT Dorchester was hit by an enemy torpedo and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Of the 902 young men on board, only 230 survived, and they owed their lives to the courage and leadership exhibited by the heroic Four Chaplains, who, in sacrificing their lives, left a unique legacy of brotherhood.
This service is a tribute to those courageous chaplains and the 672 brave young men who lost their lives on the fateful night. Further, this ceremony honors all those who have served, and whose courage and faith have sustained our country.
We have a responsibility to teach our children and youth about these great events and great sacrifices, for they are our future. They must know and understand what selfless service on behalf of others can accomplish.
This service is a tribute to those courageous chaplains and the 672 brave young men who lost their lives on the fateful night. Further, this ceremony honors all those who have served, and whose courage and faith have sustained our country.
We have a responsibility to teach our children and youth about these great events and great sacrifices, for they are our future. They must know and understand what selfless service on behalf of others can accomplish.
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