Fayetteville, Lincoln County. The people, posts and memorials that honor those who served, and where veterans can get help. Last checked Oct. 19, 2026.
No 2026 Veterans Day service has been posted by an official source yet. Know of one? Tell us.
Sources differ: Hours, both ways: lincolnvs.com says 'Monday - Thursday: 8 am-4 pm By Appointment Only; Friday: Closed for Claims Processing'. The county departmental directory says 'M & W • 8 AM - 3 PM'. SCHRA names the officer as Tammy McConnell; the county directory lists the same name. Call ahead.
Sources: lincolnvs.com · State of Tennessee · schra.us · checked Oct. 19, 2026
We don’t say which VA clinic is nearest; use the VA’s own location finder.
Veterans service organization.
Meets: 1st Monday, 6:00 p.m. · American Legion, 2007 Wilson Pkwy, Fayetteville
Checked Oct. 19, 2026 · source. Please confirm with the club before you go.
Contact: amerilegion42@gmail.com · Contact through the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce: 931-433-1234 · website
How to join: Open to eligible veterans; email the post.
Veterans of Foreign Wars post.
Meets: Last Monday of each month · 2007 Wilson Pkwy, Fayetteville
Checked Oct. 19, 2026 · source. Please confirm with the club before you go.
Contact: vfwpost2167@yahoo.com · Contact through the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce: 931-433-1234 · website
How to join: Open to eligible overseas-service veterans; email the post.
Sources: lincolnvs.com · checked Oct. 19, 2026
People publicly honored by an official or news source. Each card quotes the source.
Honor: U.S. Navy's 24th Chief of Naval Operations; 'Admiral Frank Kelso day' (July 11) in Fayetteville; honored at a Navy Hometown Hero event in 2018 (DVIDS)
Connection: Born in Fayetteville; moved back in 2003
“Kelso was born in Fayetteville, July 11, 1933 ... the U.S. Navy's 24th Chief of Naval Operations” DVIDS
“helped to establish July 11th Admiral Frank Kelso day in Fayetteville” DVIDS
Honor: "CPT William J. 'Bill' Harp Memorial Bridge" - bridge on State Route 10/U.S. Highway 231 spanning Norris Creek in Lincoln County (Public Chapter 1009, 2022)
Connection: "a resident of Lincoln County"
“to honor William Joseph "Bill" Harp, Captain, United States Army, a resident of Lincoln County and highly decorated combat veteran who served as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War and most of his military career and who, after retirement from the military, dedicated himself to continued service as a County Veteran Service Officer and advocate for veterans” Tennessee General Assembly
“Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1009 | 05/11/2022” Tennessee General Assembly
Honor: Tennessee Historical Commission marker 3G 15 'King's Mountain Messenger'; named on the DAR Revolutionary War Patriots Memorial in Fayetteville
Connection: Buried about four miles northeast of the Petersburg marker (Lincoln County)
“About four miles northeast is buried Joseph Greer ... After fighting at King's Mountain, he made a rapid overland trip to Philadelphia, where he officially reported the American victory to the Continental Congress.” HMdb
“Greer, Joseph” HMdb
Honor: Interpretive panel at Camp Blount Historic Site; Tennessee Historical Commission marker 3G 20 'Crockett Homestead' (Moore County side)
Connection: Lived in Lincoln County 1811-1813 (Lincoln panel); the Moore County marker places his 1811-1813 log house on Mulberry Creek
“In 1811, he moved his wife, Polly, and two sons to Lincoln County, and in 1813 to Franklin County. When the Creek War started Crockett mustered into the . . .” HMdb
“David Crockett built a log house in which he lived from 1811 to 1813.” HMdb
“Erected by the citizens of Lincoln County and the City of Fayetteville. Sponsored by the American Legion and The Veterans of Foreign Wars.” HMdb
“Erected 2018 by Kings Mountain Messenger Chapter NSDAR.” HMdb
“In September 1813 the Army of West Tennessee assembled at Camp Blount on the Elk River ... Major General Andrew Jackson arrived in Fayetteville to take command of the army which, included Sam Houston and David Crockett.” HMdb
“Used by the U.S. Marine Corps in WWII (and all wars from 1940 through the 1980's).” HMdb
“(56) A segment of U.S. Highway 431 in Lincoln County, the "Gold Star Families Memorial Highway” Tennessee General Assembly
“The bridge on State Route 10/U.S. Highway 231 spanning Norris Creek in Lincoln County, the "CPT William J. 'Bill' Harp Memorial Bridge” Tennessee General Assembly
“The Lincoln County Warrior Exhibit is FREE to all visitors and is handicapped accessible. The Exhibit is open daily Tuesday through Saturday.” lincolncountywarriorexhibit.org
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