This Friday, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. Many organizations will host ceremonies, events, and deals to honor those who have served in the US Armed Forces + active military members, along with their families.
Here are some of the local Veterans Day offerings happening throughout the community:
Events
- Veterans Day Concert | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. | Free | The Chattanooga Community Orchestra will honor veterans with a lunchtime concert.
- Veterans Day Commemoration | Friday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m. | Tennessee National Guard Armory | Free | Listen to patriotic music and listen to special tributes at this event.
- Veterans Day Appreciation Dinner | Friday, Nov. 11 | 1 p.m. | VFW Post 4848, 2402 Amnicola Hwy. | Free | Veterans eat free at this celebration event featuring live music performances.
- UTC Veteran and Military Affair Veterans Day Event | Friday, Nov. 11 | 2-6 p.m. | University Center, 615 McCallie Ave. | Free+ | This event will feature free food for veterans, giveaways, and fun for all in attendance.
- Veterans Day Celebration | Friday, Nov. 11 | 3 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park of Collegedale | Free | Members of the Collegedale Academy Band will perform patriotic selections + various elected officials will share presentations at this event.
- Veterans Day Concert | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Memorial Auditorium | Free | The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will present a free concert for the community to pay tribute to those who have served.
- Veterans Day Breakfast | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 9-11 a.m. | Chattanooga Elks Lodge, 1067 Graysville Rd. | Free | Join the Chattanooga Elks Lodge for a free breakfast + special program with guest speaker Captain Mickey McCamish.
Deals
Offers may require showing a military ID or attending in a military uniform.
- The University Surgical Associate | Offering free vascular screenings throughout the month of November for anyone 50+ who has served in the armed forces. Reservations are required for your free screening at participating locations . Schedule online or by calling 423-493-2302.
- The Tap House & Empyreal Brewing Co. | Offering veterans a free brew on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6-9 p.m. + opportunities to win gift cards and prize baskets from local veteran-owned businesses.
- Point Park | Part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park , Point Park will waive its entrance fee on Friday, Nov. 11. Park rangers will be on site with informational programs at 11 a.m. + to answer questions.
- Bonus: All of the country’s national parks, forests, and grasslands will have waived fees on Friday, Nov. 11.
- Mission BBQ | Offering veterans a free sandwich on Friday, Nov. 11.
- McDonald’s | Offering a free breakfast combo to all veterans + active duty military members during breakfast hours on Friday, Nov. 11.
- Golden Corral | Offering a free dinner buffet + beverage on Monday, Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to close.
- Miller’s Ale House | Offering military members + veterans 50% off their entrée of choice on Friday, Nov. 11.
- Scooter’s Coffee | Offering veterans a free handcrafted drink of any size on Friday, Nov. 11