News Release

Wreaths of Remembrance

Date: December 6, 2023
Contact: Shawn Gillette, 423-639-3711

Day of Dedication, Saturday, Dec. 9, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm 

Come one, come all to pay homage to our veterans during the first annual Wreaths of Remembrance Ceremony at Andrew Johnson National Cemetery (121 Monument Street, Greeneville).  

Andrew Johnson Heritage Association is hosting this free event, which begins at 11:30 am. Remarks will be offered by Representative David Hawk, Tennessee 5th District, and Grady Barefield, Chaplain of the Greene County Honor Guard, and by George Collins, President, Andrew Johnson Heritage Association. The featured speaker is Mr. Christian Hammaren, Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Force, retired.   

Colors to be presented by the Tennessee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Additional ceremony honor guard detachments courtesy Greeneville High School JROTC and Greene County Schools Air Force JROTC Cadets. 

General parking for the ceremony will be at Hal Henard Elementary School, 425 E. Vann Road, with free shuttle service provided by Premier Transportation of Greeneville to the cemetery, beginning at 10:00 am and continuing after the ceremony. Limited disabled parking will be available at the National Cemetery with overflow parking onto Monument Avenue. Seating will be available inside a tent for attendees. The park visitor center will be closed from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm to accommodate this event.