WELCOME TO POST 5019 SHELBYVILLE

Serving Veterans, Honoring Sacrifice, and Providing the Premier Event Venue in Shelbyville
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending our great Nation. Join us and make a difference in our community.
 
 

 

JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

Commander's Corner

Commander Tommie Boleyn

We are gearing up to Celebrate the 250th Birthday of our Great Nation!!!!!

It's hard to believe that May is gone? As we move closer to July 4th and the birthday of America we will be very busy. 

 June 6th the American Legion will host Cash Bingo at the Post. Doors open at 5 pm. Our VFW members will be providing the concession sales for the event. 

June 13th will be our monthly Community Breakfast. Starts at 7 and goes to 930 am. 

June 20th is Music Night, come join us for some good music and camaraderie from 6-9 pm. 

 As always, if you have questions or you know a Veteran in Need, don't hesitate to reach out to me at (931) 581-0999. Thanks and let's have a great month!!!

Tommie Boleyn

Announcements

American Legion Post 23 BINGO Night at the VFW Post!!!!!
 
The American Legion Post 23 will host a Bingo Night on June 6th at 6 PM.
 
Doors will open at 5:15 PM. Jackpot Prize is $400
 
10 Games with individual cash prizes/$5 per Bingo Card
 
Food and soft drink concessions will be sold by the VFW
 
Come on out and join us!!!!
News & Events

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Membership

Membership Details

As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

Post News

Important Info for Post5019 Members

United Veterans Council of Bedford County Annual Meeting

The United Veterans Council of Bedford County will hold its annual membership meeting on September 25th, 6pm at VFW Post 5019

Essay Contests

Post 5019 is sponsoring two essay contests for Bedford County Students.

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Grand Old Opry Salute to the Troops

The event is Grand Ole Opry’s Salute the Troops concert event sponsored by Humana. May 21 at the Grand Old Opry 7:00 PM show time

Tennessee State Convention 20-22 June

This is the annual meeting for department elections.

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Remembers Past Commander-in-Chief John Furgess

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States remembers the legacy of John Furgess, a distinguished Army of...

Oracle Provides VFW Foundation with $160,000 to Aid Veterans Service

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Longtime VFW Foundation supporter Oracle has donated $160,000 to help advance the Veterans of Foreign Wars' Nat...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.