10/13/2026
Friends,
There are several October events happening that I want you to be made aware of. There is something for everyone!
1. Logan's Restaurant Fundraiser: Come out and eat at Logan's tomorrow night, October 14th, from 4 to 9 pm. They will donate 15% of the night's earnings to our VFW programs. All that you have to do is come and eat.
Location: Logan's Roadhouse; 205 Relco Drive; Manchester, TN
2. Bible Study: John Davis will hold a Bible study at the Post building, Thursday, October 15th at 4 pm.
Location: Coffee County Veterans building; 130 Shelton Road; Manchester, TN
3. Veterans Fall Festival: VA TN Valley Healthcare is inviting all veterans and family members to a Fair on Friday, October 16th from 9 am to 1 pm.
Learn more about benefits and resources and enjoy live music and activities.
Location: Alvin York VA Medical Center; 3400 Lebanon Pike; Murfreesboro, TN.
4. Halloween at the Post: Join us for some old-fashioned fun at the Post this coming Saturday, October 17th, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Children ages 10 and under are welcome or just come out an enjoy a fun evening with friends.
Location: Coffee County Veterans Building
5. American Legion Meeting: Am. Legion Post 78 will meet for dinner, Monday, October 19th, at 6 pm followed by their meeting at 7 pm. All welcome to attend.
Location: Coffee County Veterans Building
6. American Heritage Girls Troop educational event: The Girls Troop leaders have asked us to come to their meeting to talk about some patriotic things on
Monday, October 19th at 6:30 pm.
Location: First Baptist Church; 1006 Hillsboro Blvd; Manchester, TN
7. Ghosts of History Tours: October 24th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm where we will guide you through the Manchester City Cemetery to discuss the history of the cemetery, funeral practices from early years, and profile some unique characters interred there.
It would be very, very helpful for me, if you let me know if you are coming. Registration is required so you get in. Call or text: 251-554-8836 or email: [email protected]
Please park at the Manchester First Methodist Church located on Fort Street. This is only one block away from the cemetery.
Event location: Manchester City Cemetery; N. Church and West High Streets; Manchester TN
8. Our last VFW Fundraiser Breakfast of the year, will be on Halloween, October 31st from 7 am to 9:30 am. We do not host any breakfast events in November or December.
9. Eighth Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony: Saturday, November 7th, with the parade starting at 10 am followed by the ceremony at 11 am.
Master of Ceremonies: Jim Dobson, U.S. Army (Retired) and special guest speaker, Michael Starr, U.S. Air Force (Retired). More on this event later. If you are putting an entry into the parade, please let me know via email, text or call.
Happy October! CDR King
