Navy League Memphis

Armed Forces Day
2025-05-17 | TN
Honoring those who currently serve in our United States Military

Anchors & Aces Pickle Ball Tournament to Benefit the 2025 Mid-South Navy Ball
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14 | TN

Sea Cadet Interest Meeting
2025-09-27 10:00 UTC | TN
Interest meetings are held online. Please RSVP for attendance.

For more about TN BB-43 Sea Cadets and to RSVP for the online Interest Meeting: https://www.tnbb43.org/quarterdeck

Interest form to complete:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11QF-EBW88lerz-azdHFX0kw3k5cJ2HTLyK3uinQg8eU/viewform?edit_requested=true

Mid-South Navy Birthday Ball
2025-10-18 18:00 - 23:59 | The Commons, Memphis

Naval Aviation Orientation Day
2025-10-23 | 2934 Winchester Rd. near Memphis International Airport
Naval Air Orientation Day – 2026 Date TBD

DISCOVER:
Missions of a military helicopter
The path to become a military pilot
Power & technology innovations in aircraft
The roles of the Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard in our national defense and global security
Naval Air Orientation Day will be held fall of 2026. Students and interested citizens are invited to visit during this time to view a variety of modern Naval aircraft and vintage warbirds. Questions about their responsibilities and experiences flying these magnificent aircraft, as well as how to get involved in Naval Aviation, can be directed to the pilots and crew members. Please take advantage of this exceptional opportunity for students to understand STEM concepts in action as these aircraft are rarely available in Memphis for viewing at such close range!
The Navy’s “Strike Group” VR experience will be on hand for high school students to participate in a full-motion flight simulator and a virtual air craft carrier skills test. Representatives from America’s Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will be available to answer questions about how they accomplish today’s missions and protect our great country.
If your school is interested in attending, please contact the School Coordinator below to reserve a time or your students/school. This event is free & open to the public.
To coordinate your school’s attendance at this event, please contact:

School Coordinator:

LCDR Dominic Scharret, USN
Enlisted Programs Officer
NTAG Nashville

dominic.j.scharret.mil@us.navy.mil

Event Contact:

Trey Lundy
gwlundy@gmail.com

Navy League Memphis Council
Cell: 901-316-6004

To volunteer or learn more about this event: NLMemphisTN@gmail.com
EVENT LOCATION: WILSON AIR CENTER – 2934 Winchester Rd. near Memphis International Airport (NOTE: Use the exact address in GPS. If you enter Wilson Air Center, it will take you to the MAIN TERMINAL at 2930 Winchester. This is close but incorrect. Look for the brown square sign with a big “W” and turn there. Click HERE for a map.
Media Coverage:
2024 Naval Air Orientation Day News
Naval Air Orientation Day 2021 – Navy Shows Off Its Aircraft to Memphis area students at Aviation Orientation Day
Naval Air Orientation Day 2017 – Local Students Get High-Flying Lessons While Staying Grounded
Naval Air Orientation Day 2015 – STEM Students Dream Big with Naval Aviation

Wine Under Wings 2025 - "All Systems Go"
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:30 | 2934 Winchester Rd. near Memphis International Airport
During the day at Naval Air Orientation Day, students from Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools, other Mid-South schools, and midshipmen from the University of Memphis, along with future sailor candidates, will have the opportunity to view front-line Navy and Coast Guard aircraft and engage with the crews to discover about the aircraft missions and how to become involved in Naval Aviation.
That same evening starting at 6:00 p.m., patriotic citizens and business leaders will celebrate and salute our local Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard active duty men and women.Later, our Millington Sea Cadet unit will smartly present colors to kick off the Military Ceremony and brief awards program portion of the evening. The local Memphis Knights will provide “big band” background music while guests may try tasty hors d’eouvres and sample dozens of great wines in the presence of vintage and military aircraft. Local treasures will be offered in a high-quality silent auction which benefits the Navy League Scholarship Fund and Memphis Sea Service Units.
Check back soon for sponsor, table and ticket information or email NLMemphisTN@gmail.com
EVENT LOCATION:
Use exact address in GPS: 2934 Winchester Rd. near Memphis International Airport.
Click HERE for a map to the event
Wine Under Wings Table of Ten
Closed

Wine Under WingsTicket
$125

Name of Guest(s)

Active Duty RSVP
Attendance for Active Duty + Guest are complimentary with RSVP by 10/20/25
(Click logo below to RSVP)

2025 ADMIRAL SPONSORS

Charles and Pat Beech

2025 COMMODORE SPONSORS

2025 TABLE SPONSORS:

ANA El Dorado Chapter
Couch Realty Investments, LLC

Delta Materials Handling, LLC
FedEx Government Affairs

AAA IT Services
Vic Cooper/Sean Noble

Collier Insurance
Campbell Clinic

Legacy Wealth Management
Big River Steel

MFO USA
Linkous Construction

The Longbow Group, LLC
Bill Townsend

Peck Investment Company
UTHSC

Senator Brent Taylor
Buz & Trish Sorce

Watkins Uiberall, PLLC
Representative Mark White

Ellis Haddad/Raymond James

2025 COMMANDER SPONSORS:

Citizens of Atoka & Munford
Senator Paul Rose

NextOp
VFW Post 7175 Millington

Paragon Bank
Patriot Bank

William Burns
Friends of Debra Moody

Sunstate Equipment
Dr. John Freeman

Salute to Service Memphis Tigers Football
2025-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 | TN
Join the Memphis Tigers football on Friday, Nov.7 as they play Tulane. This game is also salutes military and first responders in prime time on national television. Discounted tickets area available for active duty military, first responders and veterans at:
Here is the promo link: https://gotigersgo.evenue.net/promotions/NLD

FREEDOM Run/WALK to benefit University of Memphis NROTC Student Fund
2025-11-15 10:00 | Shelby Farms

Memphis Tigers vs Navy Midshipmen Football
2025-11-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood St, Memphis, United States
Universtiy of Memphis Tigers take on the Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy on Thursday, Nov.27th – Yes, you’ll see lots of turkey at the tailgates.
Discounted tickets for military can be found at :
Here is the promo link: https://gotigersgo.evenue.net/promotions/NLD

Navy League Holiday Membership Social @ Seasons 52
2025-12-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Seasons 52, 6085 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38119
NAVY LEAGUE MEMPHIS HOLIDAY MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL
We hope you can join us!
Event capacity is limited, so please save your spot with advance payment.
$35 per person – Includes 2 drinks & plentiful appetizers
Reservation payment may be made online below or received in the mail by Dec.1 to:
Navy League Memphis
2095 Exeter Rd., #80-377
Germantown, TN 38138
Questions: NLMemphisTN@gmail.com or 901-570-2967
Please bring an unwrapped toy in support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign!

Name of Attendee & Guest

Spring Awards Banquet Honoring Mid-South Best-of-the-Best
2026-04-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Memphis Country Club, 600 Goodwyn Street, Memphis, TN, United States
Spring Awards Banquet Honoring Mid-South Best-of-the-Best
Each April, Navy League Memphis and patriotic citizens honor the “best-of-the-best” in the Mid-South Sea Services – Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard – at a wonderful banquet! Charles J. Beech Scholarships are also presented to NROTC Midshipmen from the University of Memphis and the University of Mississippi. The Richard S. Grant Honor Graduate Award and sword are also presented to deserving First Class Midshipmen at each school. Please join us to honor those who serve our great nation above and beyond the call of duty.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – RSVPs have CLOSED for this event
Guest Speaker:Force Master Chief William P. Houlihan, Navy Personnel Command
Location:Memphis Country Club, 600 Goodwyn Street, Memphis
Meet & Greet: 6:00 p.m.Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Military Awardees and Scholarship Recipients, please RSVP to: NLMemphisTN@gmail.com
All Other Attendees, please purchase your ticket below:
Navy League Members
$50

Name of Attendee(s)

Non-Navy League/Civilian
$65

Name of Attendee

Active Duty Military
$35

Name of Attendee(s)

Sponsor
Sponsor a Sailor/Marine/Coast Guardsman/NROTC Midshipman​
$65

LEADERSHIP AT SEA. AT HOME.
2026-04-29 11:30 - 12:30 | VFW Millington Post 7175, 4681 Cuba Millington Rd, Millington, TN
Stop on by at lunch time on Wednesday. $10 donation requested but not required. Funds go towards the Lone Sailor Monument project.

Navy League Board of Directors Meeting - All Members Welcome
2026-05-21 17:00 - 18:30 | 813 Ridge Lake Blvd, 813 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, TN, United States
All Hands Welcome!
Our monthly Navy League Memphis Board Meeting is open to both current members and interested patriots looking to come aboard. If you’re interested in attending, please signal us at NLMemphisTN@gmail.com.
We’ll be charting the course for our Upcoming Operations, including:
2026 Calendar of Events
Project Planning for Naval Aviation Orientation Day and Wine Under Wings
5:30 Pearl Harbor Day “America’s Day of Infamy” Presentation by Military Historian and retired Army Corps of Engineers COL , Mike Ellicott
Reveille at 1700 sharp – don’t be late to muster!
Quarterdeck Location:MFO USA Conference Room, 813 Ridge Lake Blvd., Memphis, 1st Floor Conference Rm.
Please email NLMemphisTN@gmail.com if you’d like to attend.
