Veterans of White Pine, Tennessee

12/17/2022

Hello, White Pine! Wreaths Across America has made its way to Jefferson County! This will be the first year we have been able to honor our Veterans by placing wreaths on graves. We are starting small this year with only 40 Wreaths, but if you’d like to participate please meet us at 10:30 tomorrow at the Church in the Pines.

Already planning for more wreaths next year, we are asking for help in people sponsoring wreaths, volunteers for the program, and especially help identifying all the Veteran graves in Jefferson County. If you have any questions or want to let us know Veteran grave locations, please call or text me at 865.660.2899. We are getting a map together for next year’s placement of wreaths. We will also be setting up a page specifically for WAA Jefferson County, so keep an eye out for that.
REMEMBER HONOR TEACH

Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. Help us by sponsoring Veterans....

08/04/2022

This Saturday, August 06, 2022 the City of Pigeon Forge will be hosting the Welcome Home Veterans Parade. The parade will start at 9:00 am. The parade route will be on the Parkway from Methodist Street to Jake Thomas Road. River Road will be closed from Dollywood Lane to Jake Thomas Road beginning at 7:45 am. Northbound traffic will be moved over onto the southbound side of the Parkway from Methodist Street to Pickel Street at approximately 7:45 am. Expect some delays. Thank you.

04/06/2022

PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTY CLERK TO BE SURE THEY HAVE RECEIVED THE SMSD SPECIALTY IN HOUSE. Many counties, but not all, have placed orders and have the plates on the way. Some have yet to get their orders in so be sure to call ahead.
More good news - Our Specialty License Plates are now on the State of Tennessee website and available to anyone!
Service Dogs
Available to: All Tennessee residents
Annual fee: $61.50 - $35 of that fee is allocated in part to the plate's beneficiary
Proceeds Benefit: Smoky Mountain Service Dogs to support the organization’s mission to enhance the physical and psychological quality of life for wounded veterans by providing trained service dogs to disabled veterans.
Vehicle Class: Passenger
https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/revenue/title-and-registration/license-plates/available-license-plates/clubs-and-organizations/service-dogs.html

03/19/2022

Congratulations to Marine Veteran Bradley and his new SMSDog Jumper. They passed their Public Access Test today. As many know, Bradley's sweet SMSD Bella passed away around last Christmas. RIP Bella and Godspeed Bradley and Jumper.

01/03/2022

Please do remember our Post Commander, Brad, during this difficult times.

Bella “Boo Boo” Walker, 10, died December 31, 2021, at home, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born June 19, 2011.

Bella attended training at Smoky Mountain Service Dogs.

She worked as a mobility assistance dog from July 2014 to December 2021.

She loved her family, treats, and tennis balls.

Bella is survived by her Daddy, Mommy, Brother, Mamaw, Papaw, Uncle, Aunt, and Cousins. She is also survived by her boyfriend of 7 years, Dusty.

The family would like to thank everyone who has had a part in her life. Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, the many doctors who have cared for her, the many friends and family who love her. Special thanks to Mary Mason Photography for capturing the many years of family memories.