Events

Upcoming Events -- More information is on the "Stay Informed" tab. Our calendar is also on that tab. Please check it often.

• March 5th -- Monthly Meeting -- NEW venue: 6PM Social  6:30 Meeting at:                                                                                                                                                         Lakeland Baptist Church, 4500 Canada Rd, Lakeland TN 38002            

• March 6th & 7th -- Mid South Military History Show: Landers Center, Southaven MS

• March 8th -- American Legion Post 1 Family meetings 2 p.m.

• March 13th -- VSO/CSO Coalition at VA Memphis TN

• March 14th -- 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner -- Benefit MVLI Foundation building fund                                                                                                                5 p.m. until 8 p.m.        Lakeland Baptist Church, 4500 Canada Rd,  Lakeland TN 38002

• April 18th -- Knock the Dust Off -- ALR Post 1 -- 4th Annual Legion Family trip to Shiloh

• April 25th -- Legion 10th District Meeting, hosted by Legion Family Post 1, Memphis TN at 1 pm, IHCC, Lakeland TN

• May 9th -- Burger Bash -- Southern Cruisers 000, Chickasaw State Park, Henderson TN at noon

• May 15th - 17 -- "Be the One" Mid-South Roundup Legion Riders TN, Cookville TN 

• May 18th -- 4th Annual Medal of Honor Golf Classic -- Marine Corps League 476 

• May 25th -- 6th Annual Christmas in July Run -- ALR Post 1 -- 6th Annual Legion Family Toy Collection

• June 3rd -- Vietnam Wall Kickoff Party -- Sidecar Knuckle-Heads, Whitten Rd, Memphis TN 6 p.m.

• June 4th -- Escort Vietnam Traveling Wall -- Bumpus Harley Davidson, Whitten Rd, Memphis TN 8 a.m.

• June 4th - 8th -- Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall -- Olive Branch Soccer Complex, Olive Branch MS

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If your event is missing, please email: midsouthveteransleague@gmail.com

MONTHLY MEETINGS: 

 We look forward to sharing exciting news and hearing your concerns and wishes for a better Midsouth community. 

Each meeting will begin with a short meet and greet. 

1st THURSDAY of each month

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

First Baptist Church Lakeland

4500 Canada Rd, Lakeland, TN 38002

Change of venue starting 

January 2026!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You to Recent Speakers: 

Mike Davis, Shelby County Veterans Service Officer

Gretchen Catherwood, Darkhorse Lodge 

A peaceful retreat for combat veterans in Henry County, TN. Learn more about Darkhorse Lodge and how you can book a retreat on their website. 

Diane Hight, founder of Forever Young Veterans

She spoke at our January 2024 meeting. What a pleasure to hear about all the places she has taken veterans and wishes she has made happen. Learn more about Forever Young Veterans on their website.

Michael Mosbruger, Capt. USN NSA Mid South

December 2023. He gave much information regarding the base's future in Millington and the ongoing transitional training for service members separating from the military.

Jerry Easter, Shelby County Veterans Court

November 2023. He explained many facets of helping veterans needing legal assistance. Learn more about the Veterans Court on their website. You can download the flyer he shared at the meeting. 

Dean Bonura, Author, and Col. Chaplain, US Army (Retired)

Dean has donated many copies of his book Exit Wounds to support MVLI. For each book sold, MVLI accepts a $15 donation. We are grateful for Mr. Bonura's continued support. Check out his other titles, including Beyond Trauma: Hope and Healing for Warriors and a Guide for Pastoral Caregivers on PTSD (2016). Read more about Dean on his website.