NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Andrew Jackson Foundation, which owns and operates The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson’s historic home and presidential site, will host the 11th annual Field of Honor for the Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage near the Hermitage Presbyterian Church.
In conjunction with the Colonial Flag Foundation, the Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage will install 1,000 3’x5’ American flags on The Hermitage property to honor veterans while raising money to support charitable causes. The field of flags will be located near the Hermitage Presbyterian Church from November 5-14. On Friday, November 6, the field will open with a dedication ceremony where it will remain until the closing ceremony on Saturday, November 14.
“We are happy to host another Field of Honor on The Hermitage property,” said Jason Zajac, president and CEO of the Andrew Jackson Foundation. “This magnificent display of American flags is a meaningful way to honor the sacrifices of our veterans while supporting charitable causes in our community. It reflects the spirit of service that defines the Volunteer State.”
Flags will be available to purchase and sponsor. This year's benefactors include The Gary Sinise Foundation, REBOOT Combat Recovery, The Family Center, Youth Villages, Nashville USO, and Volunteers of America–Veteran Services. The Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage also supports other community efforts throughout the year. Throughout the duration of the installation, Exchange Club members will be available to facilitate flag purchases and assist visitors in finding their sponsored flag. Flags can also be purchased online at the Exchange Club Of Donelson-Hermitage's website.
The Field of Honor opens on November 5. On Friday, November 6, there will be a dedication ceremony starting at 2 p.m.. From there the field will remain open until November 14, but it will only be open for public viewing November 9-11 and November 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday, November 14, there will be a closing ceremony at 10 a.m. The public are invited to the opening and closing ceremonies, as well. See the schedule for the respective ceremonies below:
Dedication Ceremony, Friday, November 6 at 2:00 p.m.
- Welcome — Rhori Johnston, Anchor, NewsChannel 5
- Honor Guard — Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
- Invocation — Bobby Nichols, Army Veteran & Chaplain with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
- Pledge of Allegiance — Riley Deater & Noah Ashe with Troop 1167 and Tessa Petrick & Molly King with Troop 1646
- National Anthem — Mitzi Lundy
- Remarks — Patty Harman, President of the Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage and Jeffrey Freeman, Chief Marketing Officer of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
- Keynote — Colonel Donny W. Hebel, Land Component Commander of the Tennessee National Guard
- Closing — Rhori Johnston
- Benediction — Bobby Nichols
Closing Ceremony, Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m.
- Welcome & Invocation — Terry Scholes, Field of Honor Co-Chair, Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage
- Remarks — Desha L. Hearn, Field of Honor Co-Chair, Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage
- Taps
Flags may be picked up at the field immediately following the closing ceremony. After November 14, folded flags may be picked up at Pinnacle Financial Partners (424 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214) through December 4 during regular business hours.
About Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage: Home of the Seventh President is one of the largest, most well preserved and most visited presidential homes in the United States. Opened to the public in 1889, The Hermitage is one of America’s first presidential museums. Today, The Hermitage is a 1,120-acre National Historic Landmark with 8 historic buildings, including Jackson’s mansion and tomb, restored slave cabins, enslaved cemetery, a church and gardens. The site continues expanding its interpretive initiatives and educational programs with ongoing research, enhancing the experiences of more than 170,000 annual visitors. For more information, visit thehermitage.com.
About the Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage
The Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage is a group of men and women who work together to better their community through four programs of service: Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and Child Abuse prevention.
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