Fall 2017 Events

August 8, 2017 - VA exec visits MTSU veterans center - calls it ‘incredible, tremendous’ (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt)

September 11, 2017 - MTSU hosts 3rd annual 9/11 Observance

October 27, 2017 - Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter Wil Nance, (center) and MTSU senior commercial songwriting major Karis Bradley, right, laugh wth third-generation Army veteran Caleb Allen while composing Allen’s song during the daylong Operation Song 2017 event at MTSU.

October 27, 2017 - Operation Song

November 2, 2017 - Famed country music artist Charlie Daniels, one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, signed copies of his new book, “Never Look at the Empty Seats: A Memoir,” at Middle Tennessee State University Phillips Campus Bookstore.

November 2, 2017 - Famed country music artist Charlie Daniels, one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, signed copies of his new book, “Never Look at the Empty Seats: A Memoir,” at Phillips Bookstore in the Student Union. Quilts of Valor Foundation representatives presentation.

November 2, 2017 - Famed country music artist Charlie Daniels, one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, signed copies of his new book, “Never Look at the Empty Seats: A Memoir,” at Phillips Bookstore in the Student Union.Charlie Daniels, left, Jan Howard, center, and Lt. Gen. Keith Huber, Senior Advisor for Veterans and Leadership Initiatives.

November 2, 2017 - Famed country music artist Charlie Daniels, one of the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, signed copies of his new book, “Never Look at the Empty Seats: A Memoir,” at Phillips Bookstore in the Student Union.

November 4, 2017 - MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, front row center, is shown with military science alumni, all of whom are retired U.S. Army generals in this group photo taken during the General Officers Luncheon. (MTSU photo by Eric Sutton)

November 4, 2017 - MTSU Veterans’ Memorial service

November 4, 2017 - Grand Ole Opry star Jan Howard speaks from her heart, telling the crowd gathered for the MTSU Veterans’ Memorial service about the passing of her son, Jimmy Van Howard, in 1968 while fighting in the Vietnam war. (MTSU photo by Eric Sutton)

November 4, 2017 - Songwriter and Grand Ole Opry star Bill Anderson, left, and Corky Howard hold the hands of Opry star Jan Howard as Anderson points to the name of her other son, Jimmy Van Howard, on the wall listing MTSU-related casualties from wars in other countries. (MTSU photo by Eric Sutton)

Veterans Picnic on the Kennon Hall of Fame Lawn; part of the Salute to Veterans day activities.

November 4, 2017 - Veterans Picnic on the Kennon Hall of Fame Lawn; part of the Salute to Veterans day activities.

November 4, 2017 - 36th Annual Salute to Veterans featuring MTSU football vs Conference USA opponent UTEP, Joe Nunley Award ceremony, and Veterans crossing the Floyd Stadium field at halftime.

November 4, 2017 - Members of the 129th Army Band take a break from performing during the Veterans’ Picnic. (MTSU photo by Kimi Conro)

November 4, 2017 - 36th Annual Salute to Veterans featuring MTSU football vs Conference USA opponent UTEP, Joe Nunley Award ceremony, and Veterans crossing the Floyd Stadium field at halftime.

November 4, 2017 - 36th Annual Salute to Veterans featuring MTSU football vs Conference USA opponent UTEP, Joe Nunley Award ceremony, and Veterans crossing the Floyd Stadium field at halftime.Col. (Ret.) John Furgess, left, John Hood, former State Representative, Director of Community Engagement and Support., Alumni, and Bob Lamb, Alumni, former President of MTSU Alumni Association.

November 4, 2017 - 36th Annual Salute to Veterans featuring MTSU football vs Conference USA opponent UTEP, Joe Nunley Award ceremony, and Veterans crossing the Floyd Stadium field at halftime.