Memorial Day – May 25, 2026
When: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Where: Fountain City Park
Fountain City Town Hall invites you to join us at Honor Fountain City Day in the Park, an annual Memorial Day event that is a reflection of our shared pride, history, and community spirit!
FAMILY ACTIVITIES: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m
- Live music, rides, games, food trucks, craft vendors, and more!
LIVE MUSIC:
- 10 a.m. Bagpipe Duet
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kyle Campbell & Friends
- 2 p.m. Tennessee Wind Symphony Jazz Band
COMMUNITY AWARDS CEREMONY: 3:00pm | FC Park Gazebo
- Welcome & Introductions – Joyce Lee, Chair of Fountain City Town Hall
- Presentation of the Flag & Pledge of Allegiance – Boy Scout Troop 25, led by Mr. Ed Nolan
- “America the Beautiful” sung by Jacquie Brecheen
- Introduction of Elected Officials – Nick Pavlis, former Knoxville Vice Mayor and City Councilman
- Keynote Speaker – Matthew DeBardelaben, 4th District City Council Representative
- Presentation of Community Awards – Larry Dearing, Fountain City Town Hall board member
Awards include:
- Commercial Restoration
- Residential Restoration
- Residential Landscaping
- Person of the Year
- Friend of Fountain City
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY: 4:00pm | FC Park Gazebo
An opportunity to reflect, remember, and thank the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives in service of our country.
- Welcome – Joyce Lee, Chair of Fountain City Town Hall
- Invocation – Rev. Susan Balfour, Minister at Fountain City Presbyterian
- “God Bless America” sung by Jacquie Brecheen
- “Service and Sacrifice” – John Becker, WBIR TV Channel 10 News Anchor
- Central H.S. ROTC Color Guard Ceremony – led by Chief Petty Officer Anthony Dickinson, USN (Ret.)
- Presenting, Flags Up
- “The Star-Spangled Banner” sung by Jacquie Brecheen
- Retiring the Colors, Flags Down
- Moment of Silence
- Honor Guard and “Taps” – led by Stuart Hall, President, East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard
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