Free veteran socials
The Rally Point
"The Rally Point" is a pre-designated, secure location sponsored by Rocky Top Veterans Foundation where scattered or separated veterans can regroup and reorganize.
Quick answer
The Rally Point is a free evening social for veterans, usually from 6 to 8 pm at a brewery, restaurant or VFW post. All veterans, regardless of branch and service era, are welcome and encouraged to attend. Rally Point locations are free and are spread throughout East Tennessee.
Why a Rally Point?
In the military, a rally point is where a unit regroups after it gets separated. Ours is the same idea: a pre-designated, secure place to restore cohesion and camaraderie, and a safe meeting place for veterans who feel lost or separated from their veteran community.
Many veterans are still working and raising families, so Rally Points meet in the evening, in towns across the region, at local businesses that support veterans.
“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.”
What happens at a Rally Point
- Find a date and venue on the events page or the flyer in the Facebook Group (opens in a new tab).
- Come as you are, any branch and any era. Volunteers are there to say hello.
- Grab a seat, eat and talk with veterans who live near you. Each veteran gets a meal token to turn in for dinner, compliments of the Foundation.
- Stay connected: the next Rally Point is usually a week or two away.
Next Rally Points
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The Rally Point: Veterans Social
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The Rally Point: Veterans Social
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The Rally Point: Veterans Social
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The Rally Point: Veterans Social
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The Rally Point: Veterans Social
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The Rally Point: Veterans Social
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The Rally Point: Veterans Social
New dates are posted soon. Check the Facebook Group (opens in a new tab).
Get event alerts. Join our free member list and we'll email or text you when a new Rally Point or event is posted.
Recent host venues
| Town | Venue and address |
|---|---|
| Alcoa | Blood Stripe Brewing, 355 Gill St., #110, Alcoa |
| Chattanooga | The Tap House, 3800 St Elmo Ave, #114, Chattanooga |
| Harriman | Tri Dog Brewing Co, 316 Ruritan Rd., Harriman |
| Knoxville | Abridged Beer Company, 320 N Peters Rd, Suite 103, Knoxville |
| Knoxville | Printshop Beer Co, 1532 Island Home Ave, Knoxville |
| Knoxville | The Chatterbox Tavern, 8227 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville |
| Louisville | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd., Louisville |
| Maryville | Tri-Hop Brewery, 205 Court St, Maryville |
| Morristown | 1907 Brewing Company, 103 W Main St., Morristown |
| Wartburg | MoCo Brewing Project, 513 Court St, Wartburg |
Own a brewery, restaurant or event space? Host a Rally Point.
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Rocky Top Veterans Foundation Supporters
The breweries, restaurants and food trucks that host and feed our Rally Points. Thank you.
Questions people ask
Who can come to a Rally Point?
All veterans, regardless of branch and service era, are welcome and encouraged to attend. Rally Points are free.
When are Rally Points held?
Usually on a weeknight from 6 to 8 pm, at a different host venue around East Tennessee every week or two. See the upcoming dates.
Is there food?
Yes. There is always food at a Rally Point. Each veteran gets a meal token to turn in for dinner, compliments of the Foundation.
Can family and friends come?
Yes. Family and friends are encouraged to come, and everyone is welcome. The Foundation buys dinner for the veteran only.
What was Pints With Patriots?
The old name for the same socials. In 2026 Pints With Patriots became The Rally Point.