26-03-2025
Appalachian Veteran Fair connects those who served with local resources
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL)—The 3rd Annual Appalachian Veteran Fair took place at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday. The event aimed to honor veterans and their families and connect them to local resources.
The event was free to veterans and offered numerous opportunities to speak with local organizations such as Second Harvest Food Bank, RAM Dental Services, and Providence Medical Group. Some veteran-owned vendors were also on site, selling their products.
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The event is organized by the non-profit Warrior's Canvas & Veterans Art Center. Organizer Maria Whiston told News Channel 11 that the event gives veterans and their family members a chance to socialize with others who have served and live nearby.
'This is where everyone gets a chance to meet each other,' she said. 'There are hundreds and hundreds of veterans here today, and they are getting a chance to support one another. But it's not only the veterans, it's the veteran family members.'
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