BOURBON & BOWTIES GALA
Bourbon & Bowties Gala Fundraising Event supporting the annual functions and events sponsored by Rocky Top Veterans Foundation.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Bourbon & Bowties Gala
on March 28, 2026, benefiting the Rocky Top Veterans Foundation.
The night begins with an exclusive VIP Hour from 5:00 – 6:00 PM
(VIP ticket includes entry in to the main gala from 6-9pm), featuring a bourbon tasting,
VIP-only giveaways, and an open bar for our distinguished guests.
From 6:00 – 9:00 PM, the main event will feature a cash bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres,
and both silent and live auctions with incredible items up for bid.
Enjoy an evening of dancing, exclusive giveaways, and special moments, all in support of a great cause. Dress to impress, sip, savor, and celebrate while making a difference! Limited VIP tickets available—reserve your spot today!
Rocky Top Veterans Foundation will be hosting Operation WHOLE HEALTH, a Veterans Care Event!
We will be offering several different services to Veterans and our plan is to have other Veteran focused organizations present as well. We are adding participants each day. This will be a direct care Veteran event for those in need, no matter the branch affiliation or service time. We hope to reach as many in need veterans as possible in Blount and surrounding counties and connect them with helpful resources. Rocky Top Veterans Foundation will be providing lunch to those that attend.
- Free Dental Assessments (by appointment - Call 865-681-0770)
- On-site mental health
- Veterans Service Officers (VSOs)
- Free Massage and Haircuts
- Variety of other services available
Remote Area Medical (RAM) will be there with a truck and have access to speak with nurses and medical staff.
The Knoxville Vet Center will also be on-site with their mental health trailer.
We will have two Veteran Service Officers rotating throughout the day for Veterans to speak with as well.
Trinity Dental Clinic has agreed to give free dental assessments to Veterans that pre-register with the number on the flyer.
A massage therapist will also be present working out of a room that Trinity Dental has provided.
When: April 17th, 2026 from 10am-4pm
Where: Trinity Dental Clinic - 1127 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
For more information, call (865) 659-1001
Rocky Top Veterans Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on helping the veteran community in East Tennessee.
Our board consists of Veteran and non-veteran members, all with the same like-minded goal of making an immediate impact in veterans’ lives. Rocky Top Veterans Foundation has quickly grown into a direct Veteran Care organization.
From its inception our goal is to make a impact on the veterans living in the communities around us. Our hope is to ensure the Community can directly see the impact being made by every dollar raised.
Since our launch in 2020, our organization has already touched hundreds of Veterans and their families through our numerous programs.
Programs such as our Sustained Valor Campaign, which highlights the individual Veteran for his or her accomplishments and sacrifices while serving by publicly presenting each one with a “Veterans only” T-shirt design compliments of Rocky Top Veterans Foundation.
We also recognize that behind every Veteran’s sacrifice is a loved one at home sacrificing as well. Through our Hearts Behind the Hero’s Campaign, we can honor the spouse in a similar way as well.
WHAT WE DO
VET TALK SURVIVAL SEMINARS
This class will equip the student with a certificate of completion in QPR Suicide Prevention Training.
This seminar is FREE OF CHARGE and is for anyone looking to learn more on how to help someone suffering a mental crisis who may be contemplating suicide. The course will provide you with the tools necessary to intervene, reduce suicidal behaviors, and save lives through innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training.
This course is also the first step in joining Fire-Team Tennessee, a Suicide Prevention network.
FIRE-TEAM TENNESSEE
FIRE-TEAM TENNESSEE is our foundation's fight to bring a network of community members and organizations together and be trained to identify the signs of a veteran in crisis and help eliminate veteran suicide throughout Tennessee.
VETERAN SAFE SPACES
PINTS WITH PATRIOTS
One of our favorite events to sponsor! A rapidly growing Veteran and family meet & greet, Pints with Patriots is held 1-2 times a month around Knoxville and surrounding counties. This is a huge success by bringing all generations of Veterans together for dinner and camaraderie. During this event, RTVF provides dinner to each Veteran through the amazing support of our own community.
VETERAN BREAKFAST
ANNUAL BOURBON & BOWTIES
This is Rocky Top Veterans Foundation ONE or TWO big fundraiser to raise funds to help sustain our mission to help veterans in the East Tennessee area for the next 365 days. We have community sponsors to help fund the event.
ANNUAL CASINO NIGHTS
This is Rocky Top Veterans Foundation SECOND big fundraiser to raise funds to help sustain our mission to help veterans in the East Tennessee area for the next 365 days. We have community sponsors to help fund the event. We also used the funds to help support Wreaths Across America.
SUSTAINED VALOR
Our Sustained Valor Campaign was created to honor Veterans. Whether it's a Veteran in passing or one living in our local assisted living facilities, we strive to recognize each one by gifting them with a thank you and a specially designed T-shirt.
Other events RTVF hosts and participates in include:
- Free Veteran’s breakfasts around the community in conjunction with The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee
- Christmas shopping for veterans confined to assisted living facilities
- Veterans Day events
- Veteran dinners in which guest speakers are brought in to speak about the success’s and struggles of being a Veteran
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Rocky Top Veterans Foundation is proud to announce that Holston Gases of Knoxville, TN is now a sponsor! Their support and contribution will greatly contribute to our mission of honoring and helping Veterans in the Eastern Tennessee area.
Brisco Woods, Broker/The BetterCallBriscoTeam
Concierge REALTOR, ABR, ePro, GRI
United Real Estate Solutions
Office: (865) 444-2400 | Cell: (865) 755-6537
www.bettercallbrisco.realtor
brisco@bettercallbrisco.team
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