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Events

Rally Point veterans socials, breakfasts, trainings and fundraisers across East Tennessee. Events for veterans are free.

Quick answer

The next Rally Point is Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 to 8 pm, at Abridged Beer Company in Knoxville. All veterans, any branch and era, are welcome, and Rally Points are free.

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“We are a boots on the ground organization and we know our veterans with our face-to-face interactions and we stay in touch with them. It's a calling.”

Chris Bryant, Founder, in Knox TN Today, May 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Veterans breakfasts

Free veterans breakfasts run on Saturday mornings from 8 to 9:30 am with the United Veterans Council of East Tennessee and Knoxville DAV Chapter 24. Call (865) 659-1001 for this month's dates and locations.

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Past events

A look back at the past year's socials, trainings and fundraisers.

Show 33 past events
  • The Rally Point: Veterans Social

    Thursday, November 5, 2026, · 1907 Brewing Company, 103 W Main St., Morristown

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • The Rally Point: Veterans Social

    Wednesday, October 28, 2026, · Tri-Hop Brewery, 205 Court St, Maryville

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • The Rally Point: Veterans Social

    Wednesday, October 21, 2026, · Hops & Hounds, 317 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • The Rally Point: Veterans Social

    Wednesday, October 14, 2026, · Blood Stripe Brewing, 355 Gill St., #110, Alcoa

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • The Rally Point: Veterans Social

    Wednesday, October 7, 2026, · Sweetwater Taps, 702 N. Main St., Sweetwater

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • The Rally Point: Veterans Social

    Wednesday, September 30, 2026, · MoCo Brewing Project, 513 Court St, Wartburg

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • PINS with Patriots

    Sunday, September 20, 2026, · Strike & Spare Western Avenue, 5700 Western Ave., Knoxville

    • Free
  • CELEBRATE YOU! Veteran Picnic

    Saturday, September 19, 2026, · McFee Park, 917 McFee Park Drive, Farragut

    • Free
  • The Rally Point: Veterans Social

    Wednesday, September 16, 2026, · Hops & Hounds, 317 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • The Rally Point: Veterans Social

    Friday, September 11, 2026, · The Chatterbox Tavern, 8227 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • The Rally Point: Veterans Social

    Thursday, September 3, 2026, · The Tap House, 3800 St Elmo Ave, #114, Chattanooga

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, June 24, 2026, · MoCo Brewing Project, 513 Court St, Wartburg

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, June 10, 2026, · The Chatterbox Tavern, 8227 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, June 3, 2026, · Sweetwater Taps, 702 N. Main St., Sweetwater

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Fire Team TN Members Meeting

    Saturday, May 30, 2026, · Lakeside Centre, 2160 Lakeside Centre Way, Ste. 200, Knoxville

    • Free
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, May 27, 2026, · Abridged Beer Company, 320 N Peters Rd, Suite 103, Knoxville

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Gizmo Jam

    Saturday, May 23, 2026, · Location on the flyer

    • Free
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, May 13, 2026, · Tri Dog Brewing Co, 316 Ruritan Rd., Harriman

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, May 6, 2026, · Hops & Hounds, 317 Belgrade Rd, Oak Ridge

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, April 29, 2026, · The Chatterbox Tavern, 8227 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, April 22, 2026, · MoCo Brewing Project, 513 Court St, Wartburg

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Operation WHOLE HEALTH

    Friday, April 17, 2026, · Trinity Dental Clinic, 1127 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville

    • Free
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, April 8, 2026, · Sweetwater Taps, 702 N. Main St., Sweetwater

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Bourbon & Bowties Gala

    Saturday, March 28, 2026, · The Skyview at Broadway Social, 101 E Broadway Ave, Maryville

    • Tickets
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, March 18, 2026, · Abridged Beer Company, 320 N Peters Rd, Suite 103, Knoxville

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, March 4, 2026, · Location on the flyer

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, February 25, 2026, · Tri Dog Brewing Co, 316 Ruritan Rd., Harriman

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Sweetheart Sunset Cruise

    Sunday, February 22, 2026, · Volunteer Princess Cruises, 956 Volunteer Landing Ln., Knoxville

    • Tickets
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, February 11, 2026, · Tri-Hop Brewery, 205 Court St, Maryville

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Fire Team TN Members Meeting

    Monday, February 9, 2026, · Online (Zoom)

    • Free
  • Pints With Patriots

    Thursday, February 5, 2026, · 1907 Brewing Company, 103 W Main St., Morristown

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome
  • Middle Prong Trail Hike

    Saturday, January 31, 2026, · Middle Prong Trail Trailhead, Townsend

    • Free
  • Pints With Patriots

    Wednesday, January 28, 2026, · Printshop Beer Co, 1532 Island Home Ave, Knoxville

    • Free
    • All veterans welcome

Questions people ask

Do events cost anything?

Rally Points, breakfasts, the veteran picnic and QPR trainings are free for veterans. Fundraisers like the Bourbon & Bowties Gala and the Sweetheart Cruise sell tickets, usually on Eventbrite.

How do I hear about new events?

Join our free member list and we'll email or text you when a new event is posted. You can also join the Rocky Top Veterans Facebook Group (opens in a new tab), where we post a weekly roundup, or follow us on Instagram (opens in a new tab).

Can I bring my family?

Family events like the CELEBRATE YOU! Veteran Picnic and PINS with Patriots welcome the whole family. Family and friends are welcome at Rally Points too; the Foundation buys dinner for the veteran only.

Can my business host a Rally Point?

Yes. Tell us about your venue and a volunteer will get in touch.