Organization Type
VetLinx established the first Community Partnership Program for Veterans' in Middle Tennessee in 2011 and became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2013. VetLinx is an all-Volunteer organization and represent various organizations in Middle Tennessee. VETLINX is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tax Exemption # 46-2646534.
Board Members
Laurel Bowman, RN
Chief Executive Officer, Founder
Chief Service Officer TN for VVA
Phone: 615-336-9969
Fax: 615-369-8715
MSGT Donald Gedge, U.S. Army (Ret)
Vice President
Phone: 615-476-8639
Military: Desert Shield/ Desert Storm
Frank Bessette, U.S. Marine Corps
Treasurer
Phone: 615-308-0332
Military: Desert Storm
Alicia Lundquist
Secretary
Chief Community Outreach
Phone: 615-582-1618
Board of Directors
Faye Baldwin
Chief Operations Officer
Phone: 317-345-9165
Col. John Furgess, U.S. Army (Ret)
Veteran Outreach
Phone: 615-812-1507
Military: Vietnam Veteran
Jim Lundquist, U.S. Navy
Community Outreach
Phone: 615-582-1611
Military: Vietnam Veteran
Jim Sobery, U.S. Army (Ret)
Project Development
Phone: 615-939-7740
Military: Vietnam Veteran
Dr. John H. Mather, U.S. Army
Advisor
Phone: 240-353-6782
Military: Vietnam Veteran
Board
Examples of What We Do
A collaborative community partnership project to identify top
barriers Veterans face in accessing resources and services and develop a
pocket guide to improve access to services and care.
Develop Community Navigation Tools to assist Military Families
Family-friendly event featuring
entertainment for all ages, music, military history, food, and resources
VETFEST
Inservices are provided in the community by a registered nurse and accredited veteran service officer to teach Veterans, family members, and others in the community about how to access Veteran resources, VA Benefits, health risks based on era of service, and much more!
MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
PARTICIPATE IN NASHVILLE'S VETERANS
DAY PARADE EACH YEAR SINCE 2010
Participate in Nashville's VETERANS DAY PARADE
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT FEATURING MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL AGES, AND SPECIAL GUESTS
35th ANNIVERSARY STAR-SPANGLED SALUTE TO VIETNAM VETERANS
Flag Day Thursday, June 14, at Nashville’s
historic Fort Negley, 1100 Fort Negley Boulevard.
The salute to Old Glory took place at noon and featured the raising of Fort Negley’s huge, 34-star flag by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, American Legion Riders, and Rolling Thunder, Inc Tennessee Chapter 1 at noon.
VetLinx proudly celebrates the annual observance of Flag Day.
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION