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American Legion Programs planned for October 15

The Tennessee 3rd District of The American Legion is proud to announce that National Commander Jay Bowen will visit Southeast Tennessee on October 15, 2026, for a tour highlighting veterans’ memorials, community initiatives, and American Legion programs throughout the region.

The visit will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the Veterans Park at Wolftever Greenway in Collegedale. Commander Bowen will then travel to American Legion Post 81 in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he will participate in lunch and meet with local media beginning at noon.

Following the Cleveland stop, Commander Bowen will visit Sequatchie County to tour the Sequatchie County Veterans Park and the future site of the Sequatchie Valley Veterans Cemetery. Members of the media will have an opportunity to meet with the National Commander at American Legion Post 190, located at the Sequatchie County Veterans Hall, 6808 TN-28, Dunlap, Tennessee.

Lucky Knott

Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.