Army Ranger Tommy Gwynn feels even better today than he did six years ago when he turned 100. “Always smile and have a good heart,” said the 106-year-old 12-time Purple Heart recipient when asked his secret to longevity. Since 2019, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System and the Tullahoma community throw a birthday bash for the…
A veteran-themed art exhibit is on display in the Middle Tennessee State University Keathley University Center second-floor student commons area outside McCallie Dining until mid-August. The exhibit, featuring 19 total paintings from Chuck Creasy and Gerald Morgan, is presented by the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center. Daniels Center Director Hilary Miller said…
Veterans and the public are invited to honor the life and legacy of Alvin C. York on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT located inside the historic Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. The York family will be in attendance to celebrate and share remarks about Alvin York’s legacy and…
The 42nd annual Middle Tennessee State University Salute to Veterans and Armed Forces game and activities will definitely have a World War II theme as the university continues its tradition of hosting this special event in honor of veterans, military personnel and their families and supporters. World War II veteran Bill Allen of Murfreesboro will…
The Nashville Sounds and the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center at Middle Tennessee State University teamed up on the 80th anniversary of D-Day to honor one of the survivors of the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Bill Allen, of Murfreesboro, was a 19-year-old Navy corpsman on June 6, 1944, often…
In an effort to help veterans maximize their health care benefits, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System and the Middle Tennessee State University Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center will host the Murfreesboro PACT Act Summer VetFest from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, at the Andrew Woodfin Miller Sr. Education Center,…
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is hosting a walk-in hiring fair May 23 from 2 – 8 p.m. at its Alvin C. York VA Medical Center located in Murfreesboro. The hiring fair is open to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants interested in working at the Alvin C. York campus. Applicants will…
The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club is hosting an online auction of game-used Military Appreciation Jerseys to benefit the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center at Middle Tennessee State University. The auction runs until Thursday, May 18. The Sounds will wear the camouflage-themed military jerseys Saturday, May 13, during their game against the…
Sandra and Kyle from the Tennessee State Veterans’ Home joined us on the podcast today with not only great info about the facility and what they do, but also shared some INCREDIBLE stories about their residents. More of those to come and… they’re hiring – http://tsvh.org/careers/ Tennessee State Veterans’ Home 345 Compton Road Murfreesboro, TN…
Here it is everyone! Here’s the Acts of Kindness surprise we did for a local veteran last week. Grab your tissues, this is a good one!!! **Please excuse some of the lighting, not much we could do about that 
A HUGE thank you to the local people and businesses who made this possible (individual…