Dover TN Post 72, The American Legion

05/28/2026

5.28 2026. What's 1,717? Flags removed from the Fort Donelson National Cemetery today with the support of the Dover TN American Legion family, two grandchildren, and the Fort Donelson staff. Time of completion, less than 30 minutes.

05/27/2026

Volunteers needed. Flag Retrival, Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 AM, from Fort Donelson National Cemetery. If you have some time to spare, please join us for this important task. The cemetery is located at 174 National Cemetery Drive in Dover, TN. We will meet behind the cemetery lodge. We look forward to seeing you there!

Calling all volunteers!

On Thursday, May 28th at 10:00 AM, we need your help removing the flags from Fort Donelson National Cemetery. If you have some time to spare, please join us for this important task. The cemetery is located at 174 National Cemetery Drive in Dover, TN.

We will meet behind the cemetery lodge.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Image courtesy of NPS
Alt text: A green, sloping national cemetery filled with rows of white headstones and small American flags stretches toward a historic brick building under a cloudy sky.

05/25/2026

5.25.2026. Stewart Co. Memorial Day Ceremony conducted at Fort Donelson National Cemetery. The weather cooperated for those in attendance to honor and remember those who gave their lives for our liberty. Thank you to all who supported and participated in todays ceremony.

05/22/2026

5.19.2026. During the Legion 72 Family fellowship meal, Merissa Colbert (l) from Stewart County Soccer and Coach Taylor (r), along with two players, presented Dover Post 72 with a token of appreciation for the posts sponsorship of the Under 6 Soccer team. Post 72 Commander Fred Shaw received the award. This is in keeping with The American Legions support of Children and Youth.

05/20/2026

Friday May 22 at 2pm. Placement of flags on Fort Donelson National Cemetery. Volunteers needed.

05/13/2026

Memorial Day Honor. Order a Wreath for the 10th Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony at the Fort Donelson National Cemetery on December 19, 2026. We are currently 1096 wreaths short of the goal of 1730 wreaths to cover every veteran's grave marker for the Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony. Simply hit the link, click on the (RED) Sponsor Wreaths Box, and place your order and support this effort to cover 100% of the goal. Remember the Fallen. Honor Those Who Serve. Teach Our Children the Value of Freedom. (Dover Post 72 is the Official Coordinator for the Fort Donelson-Wreaths Across America Program).

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

05/13/2026

Post72/SAL 72/Unit 72 Meeting Reminder May 19, 2026, at 235 Church Street Dover.
On Behalf of Fred Shaw-Post 72 Commander, Sylvia Bailey-Unit 72 Auxiliary President, and Don Bailey-SAL Squadron Commander. Hope to see you all there. Bring a veteran and their family. Riders Chapter 72 meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm the same location.
5:30pm SAL meeting (bottom floor)
6pm Potluck Meal (Fellowship Hall)
7pm Post meeting (bottom floor)
7 pm Unit meeting (fellowship hall).

05/11/2026

Next week is Armed Forces Week!
We’re inviting all active service members & veterans to enjoy a FREE sandwich every day next week on their designated military branch day as our way of saying, "Thanks For Your Service!"

05/04/2026

4.28.2026. Dover TN 72 American Legion Family
scholarships were presented at the Stewart County High School Black & Gold Awards. On behalf of the Dover Post 72 family, Lisa Polarek made the presentation to the recipients; Trystin Welch-Riders Chapter 72, Max Welker-SAL Squadron72, Brianna Raymond-Post 72, and Addison Collins-Unit 72 recipient. This is the first time all of the Dover TN 72 American Legion family sponsored scholarships and we are proud supporters of Children & Youth and Americanism.

05/04/2026

4.21.2026. Meet and greet Dover TN Post 72 Boys State and Auxiliary Unit 72 Girls State selectees. During the Dover TN Legion Family fellowship meal, our selectees had dinner with us and received a monetary donation for them to use at TN Boys/ Girls State. Bill Martin-Boys/Girls State chair and Sylvia Bailey- Unit 72 President, made the presentation. Our other two selectees received their envelope at a later date. Dover TN 72 American Legion family is proud to support Children and Youth and the Americanism Pillar.