CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.  (CLARKSVILLENOW)- Clarksville is patriotic military town and local businesses and organizations will be hosting several events to honor active-duty and retired service members during the weekend leading up to Veterans Day and on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11.

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9 a.m. in front of the historic courthouse (south side) on Third Street in downtown Clarksville. This year’s Veterans Day parade theme is “Salute to Veterans Service Organizations.”

For more information, contact the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization at 931-553-5173. Parade entry forms for veterans groups and other local organizations, as well as route maps, can be picked up at the office between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, or by e-mail request to vetsvc@mcgtn.net.

The 27th Annual Veterans Day breakfast will be held on Saturday, November 9th, at Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center. Breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $25 per guest. The dress code is business casual for the military and civilians.

The Quick Silver Annual Fall Social Event honoring veterans will be held on November 9, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kleeman Recreation Center to honor military veterans and families.

The Distinguished Steppers Unlimited (DSU) in partnership with Clarksville Parks & Recreation will honor active-duty members, veterans, family, friends and community members. A free dinner will be provided as well as a motivational program.   The event is for adults 18 years old or older and is a free seated meal and open to the public. Tickets are required and are available at the Kleeman Recreation Center, 166 Cunningham Lane, Clarksville, Tennessee 37042. For tickets and more information, contact the Clarksville Parks & Recreation 931-645-7476, the Kleeman Recreation Center 931-472-3383 or the Distinguished Steppers Unlimited contact Kathleen Evans 931-378-9422.

Free Meals

  • Applebee’s will offer veterans and active-duty military a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee’s on November 11. Dine-in only. The restaurant is located at 3006 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings Free will be providing veterans and active-duty military personnel one (1) small order of traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries for free. The special runs on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2019, from 4:00 pm-7:00 p.m.  They are located at 110 S. Hampton Pl. in Clarksville.
  • Chili’s will offer veterans and active-duty military service members a free meal from a special menu featuring seven entrees. Dine-in only. Chili’s is located at 2127 Lowes Drive in Clarksville.
  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will be honoring military veterans with a free slice of double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake or a Pumpkin Pie Latte available iced or hot, at all 660 Cracker Barrel locations nationwide on Veterans Day. They are located at 200 Cracker Barrel Drive in Clarksville.
  • Golden Corral on Veterans Day Monday, November 11th, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Golden Corral will offer a free sit-in “thank you” dinner for military veterans, retirees, and active-duty members. The restaurant is located at 2811 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
  • Huddle Houses welcomes all active duty, retired, and veteran military members to Huddle House from November 8th to November 11th for a FREE Sweet Cake plate of any variety. Simply ask for the Sweet Cake plate, and show a current military ID. Huddle House is located at 590 Fire Station Rd Suite H.
  • IHOP is serving a free breakfast to all active duty and retired veterans in observance of Veteran’s Day, November 11. Visit the IHOP website for details. IHOP has two Clarksville locations at 2819 B Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and 1602 Haynes Street.
  • Little Ceasar’s Pizza is offering veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID  a free $5 hot-n-ready lunch combo on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call ahead to your local Little Caesars Pizza if you have any questions about your Veteran’s Day Discount.
  • Logan’s Roadhouse is offering veterans and active-duty military with valid proof of service a free American Roadhouse Meal on Veterans Day. Logan’s is located at 3072 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
  • Mission BBQ will offer veterans free sandwiches and cake on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All Mission BBQ locations will participate in the special day’s event including the Clarksville location at 2644 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.

  • O’Charley’s is offering all active and retired military service members a free meal from O’Charley’s “Veterans Thank You Menu” all day on Nov. 11, by showing their military IDs. O’Charleys has two Clarksville locations: 674 N. Riverside Drive and 2792 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
  • Outback is offering a Heroes Discount: all servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters and all first responders with 20% off their entire check form 11/8-11/11 with valid ID. Heroes also receive 10% off starting 11/12 (ongoing). You can donate to Operation Homefront from 11/6 – 1/7 by purchasing our Homefront Hero cocktail or donating a meal to a military family through gift card purchase or donate on your check in the restaurant.  https://www.outback.com/offers/operation-homefront
  • Outback is located at 2790 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
  • Red Lobster is offering a free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active-duty military and reservists with a valid military ID on Monday, November 11. The offer is available in-restaurant or on To-Go orders picked up in-restaurant. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer. Guests may choose their free appetizer or dessert from a special menu. Red Lobster is located at 2838 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
  • Shoney’s is offering veterans
  • Texas Roadhouse is hosting free lunch on Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, located at 2702 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. All veterans,  active, retired, or former U.S. military, can choose one of 10 entrees from their special Veterans Day menu.

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Other Deals

Gateway Tire & Service Center will honor Veterans Day with free oil changes for veterans, active military & bereaved partners. On Monday, November 11, all customers who can provide a valid military ID at any of Gateway Tire’s participating retail locations are eligible for this promotion. They will offer a free oil change or $25 off any service. 

Great Clips invites veterans and current military members to visit one of their salons on Nov. 11 and receive either a free haircut that day or the free haircut card to use at a later date. Visit the Great Clips website for details. Visit the Great Clips website for details.+

Kohl’s is doubling its Military Monday discount from Nov. 7-11 to thank active and former military personnel, veterans and their families. The 30% off in-store discount is double what Kohl’s offers year-round for Military Mondays, where all active and former military personnel, veterans and their families receive a 15% in-store discount. Both discounts are valid in-store when customers show a valid military ID, military dependent ID or veteran ID.

Lowes, The Home Depot, Rack Room Shoes, and Publix are offering 10 % off purchases for Veterans on Nov. 11. Visit their websites for more information.

Walgreens is offering a 20% discount for military, Veterans and their families. Walgreens also provides free flu shots for VA-enrolled Veterans. Visit the Walgreens website for details.