CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Many restaurants and businesses will honor our service men and women on Veterans Day. Proof of service is required (military ID, DD-214, etc.) and it’s recommended that you call ahead to make sure the location nearest you is participating. Some offers are good the entire weekend but most are good only on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11.
Here is a look at some of the organizations recognizing vets.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Veterans will receive free admission and up to 2 half-price tickets for family to 9/11 Memorial and Museum through Nov. 13.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day fees for veterans, active service members, and their families.
Veterans can get a free admission to Colonial Williamsburg through Nov. 14.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will allow you to create a tribute video and share it across social media.
The Harley-Davidson Museum is offering free admission to active duty military and veterans through Nov. 13.
The U.S. National Park Service is waiving fees at most of its day-use recreation sites over the Veterans Day holiday weekend.
The Pro Football Hall of Fameis offering active duty and veterans free admission through the month of November.
SeaWorld is offering free tickets and other promotions through its Waves of Honor program.
RETAIL & SERVICES
AARP is offering 30 percent off an annual membership.
Alfred Angelo is offering up to 30 percent off wedding gowns for military brides.
Bed, Bath & Beyond is offering all veterans 25 percent their entire purchase through Nov. 13.
During the month of November Brides Across America is partnering with bridal salons across the nation for Operation Wedding Gown. All military brides must pre-register online.
Carmike Cinemas is offering a free small popcorn with the purchase of a movie ticket.
Dell is giving veterans 15 percent off their purchase.
Dollar General is offering 11 percent off online and in-store for military members.
Great Clips is offering free haircuts to veterans. Civilians getting hair cuts on Nov. 11 will have the opportunity to gift a vet a free hair cut.
Meineke is offering a free basic oil change to veterans on Nov. 11.
Publix is offering a 10 percent discount to active duty and veterans.
Sleep Number is offering up to $700 off a new bed for veterans.
SportsClips is offering a free haircut on Nov. 11.
Tractor Supply Co. is offering 15 percent for active duty and veterans.
Walgreens is offering 20 percent off select items for all active duty and veterans.
Furnish123 is offering 10 percent off all new purchases of regularly priced items for any active, retired or guard military and spouses.
FOOD & DRINK
Applebee’s is offering a special Veterans Day menu, with a free meal to all active duty and veterans service members.
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a free order of traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries.
Chili’s is offering a free meal on Veterans Day from a special Veterans Day menu.
Chipotle is offering a BOGO from 3 p.m. to close to all active duty, veterans, and military spouses with ID.
Cheeseburger in Paradise locations will offer a free Veterans burger and fries on Friday.
At Cracker Barrel, Veterans will receive a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake dessert to veterans and an opportunity for guests to make purchases that support the United Service Organizations (USO).
Denny’s is offering an all-you-can-eat pancake meal for all active duty and retired military personnel.
Hooters invites all veterans and current military members for a free meal.
IHOP Restaurants will be offering free Red, White and Blue pancakes.
Golden Corral will celebrate Veterans Day with a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for Military veterans, retirees, and active duty members on Monday, Nov. 14.
Participating Krispy Kreme locations are offering free donuts and coffee.
Little Caesars is offering a free $5 Hot-n-Ready lunch combo from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Logan’s Steakhouse is offering free meals to military members all day this Friday, Nov. 11. This is in addition to the regular military discount of 10% which is valid year round for active and retired military members.
LongHorn Steakhouse is offering a complimentary appetizer or dessert and 10 percent off to guests who dine with a veteran.
Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky McDonald’s are offering a FREE Extra Value Meal of choice for veterans, active military and uniformed first responders on Veterans Day.
O’Charley’s is offering all veterans and active duty service members a free meal from their $9.99er menu.
Olive Garden is offering a free meal to active duty military members and vets.
Outback Steakhouse is offering active duty military and veterans a free Bloomin’ Onion and a non-alcoholic beverage. They also receive 15 percent off their entire purchase.
Penn Station Subs is offering 50 percent off to all veterans, active and retired military. To celebrate their 1 year anniversary in Clarksville, they are offering unlimited 6-inch cheesesteaks at $2.99 each from Nov. 14-21.
Red Lobster is offering veterans and active duty members a free appetizer.
Ruby Tuesday restaurants will celebrate Veterans Day by offering military members a free appetizer.
Starbucks is offering a free tall brewed coffee.
Texas Roadhouse is offering veterans a free lunch.
White Castle is offering veterans a free breakfast combo meal or combo meal #1-6.