Why did this project get started?
To keep all veterans in the Midsouth informed and promote joint projects. Working together for the good of all veterans, the community, and our country.
Next regular MVLI meeting is
Thursday, April 3, 2025
International Harvester Managerial Center
Meet & Greet 5:30 p.m.
Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.
Bring a "White Elephant" gift for a door prize.
The Bartlett Police Charitable Foundation invites you to join us on May 3th, 2025, for the 6TH Annual Police Week 5K & Obstacle Course. All proceeds will go to the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), which supports families of fallen officers. This event is located at Bartlett First Responders Monument. Check-in is at 7:00 am, and the opening ceremony is at 8 am.
This is a run/walk event where families, including our furry friends, are invited.
10:15 AM the Obstacle Course.
Participants choose the name of the Fallen Officer they wish to run/walk in honor of.
There will be several food trucks providing healthy snacks and beverages.
Each person who registers will receive a T-shirt. Register before April 1st to guarantee your size.
Early Bird Special sign-up before April 1st for a chance to Win a $300 Gift card.
Each person who completes the race will also receive a finisher's medal & T-shirt.
"Hero Run" Police - Fire - Military Only, 2-Man Team Challenge (active or retired). Pistols Awarded to Winning Team.
Drawing for fabulous "Door Prizes."


MVLI will be at this event. Will you?
Address per their web site:
old UA Moore Ballpark (Shelby Forest State Park).
910 Riddick Rd, Millington, TN 38053, USA
website: https://www.shelbyforestspringfest.com/


THANK YOU to all the volunteers at the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. Without each of you this event would not have been such a great success.
THANK YOU to the over 4,000 people who visited the Wall during its 3 day stay in Lakeland TN. Your participation in honoring those lost not only because of the Vietnam War, but all those lost on 9/11 and in all conflicts and wars since. Your love of country was show that weekend.



Resources
National Cemetery, Memphis TN, Memorial Day ceremony, May 28, 2023, Midsouth Honors Team
Veteran-Owned Businesses
A-Team Roofing, 185 S Center St, Ste 210, Collierville, TN 38017 Phone: 901-605-ROOF(7663)
Abandoned Antiques, 8323 Hwy 51, Millington, TN 38053 Phone: 901-317-9137
AR Country Cabin Rentals - Arkansas, Williford, AR 72482 Phone: 845-820-3447
Darkhorse Lodge, 1951 Swor Road, Springville, TN 38256 Phone: 731-363-3616
Veteran-Friendly Businesses
Wally Hatchet's Restaurant, Memphis, TN 38134
Meddlesome Brewery, Cordova TN
Cycle Gear, Memphis, TN
Lakeland Golf Club, Lakeland, TN
Hooters Memphis (Wolfchase)
Cracker Barrell, Lakeland, TN
Bartlett Wine & Spirits, Bartlett, TN
FirstLight Home Care, Cordova TN
Know a Veteran-Owned or Veteran-Friendly Business Not On This List?
Send Us an Email: midsouthveteransleague@gmail.com
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Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr.
VA Medical Center
1030 Jefferson Ave
Memphis TN 38104-2127
Main Phone: 901-523-8990
Mental Health: 901-523-8990 x7411
AR Department of Veterans Affairs
District 5 & 7 Service Officer: Nicholas Bertucci
Cell: 870-253-9767
MS Department of Veterans Affairs
DeSoto County Service Office
Maxwell Bldg. - Suite B
6595 Hwy. 305 N
Olive Branch, MS 38654
Phone: 662-404-6598
Visit the MS Dept. of Veterans Affairs Website
TN Department of Veterans Services
Memphis Field Office
VA Medical Center
1030 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
Service Officer: Pacely Cooper
Phone: 901-484-7344
Service Officer: Michael Powell
Phone: 901-356-3263
Service Officer: Anthony Williams
Phone: 901-598-1937
Millington Field Office
Paul R. Summers National Guard Armory
5650 Attu Street
Millington, TN 38053
Service Officer: Michael Gerlach
Phone: 731-307-5213
Whiteville Field Office
144 E. Main Street
Office #1
Whiteville, TN 38705
Service Officer: Kenny Brown
Phone: 731-571-0808