The Times Free Press is again inviting readers to nominate veterans to be featured in its Veterans’ Salute, a series of profiles scheduled to be published in the newspaper leading up to Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Veterans in Chattanooga and surrounding Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama counties can be nominated for our salute to those who served.
As far back as the War of 1812, Tennessee began to build a reputation as a patriotic region willing to supply warriors to help defend America.
At the outbreak of the Mexican-American War in 1846, Tennessee was asked for 2,800 soldiers and 30,000 responded, cementing the nickname “The Volunteer State.”
This rich vein of patriotism and appreciation of military traditions continues into the 21st century, as Chattanooga remains one of the few American cities to have an annual Armed Services Day parade in May.
If you know of veterans deserving of the honor, please nominate them via mail at Attn: Veterans’ Salute, c/o Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403. You may also email nominations to news@timesfreepress.com.
Please include the following information: Name, age, why your nominee is worthy of a tribute and contact information for you and the veteran.