This is the final order or march for the parade. Expect some minor changes on the day of the event. Some organizations may choose to not participate because of the impending weather If you would like to make changes to your group name or the description ( this will be read on television as your group passes the reviewing stand) please email me. NO changes will be made after 3 PM on Thursday.
Lineup instructions and arrival times are posted.
Please read and abide by the following rules: Complete list of rules can be found at click here
- This is a forward motion parade. No backward motion is permitted. Brief stops during the parade for dance routines and/or band performances are acceptable. All units must keep pace with the unit in front of them but should also maintain a safe distance from the unit in front of them.
- There shall be no throwing, distributing or handing out of any type of items to parade observers by units in the parade. This includes candy, toys, novelties, printed material, etc.
- There will be no recorded music played during the Parade without the specific permission of the Parade Committee.
- All vehicles in the parade must be operated by a driver licensed to operate that particular type of vehicle and each vehicle must have the appropriate liability insurance to operate on a public road.
- Equestrian and/or animals are prohibited. Service animals are permitted.
Last updated 8 NOV 7:45 AM
Order Of March | Group Name | Description |
1 | UT Army ROTC Dragoon Company | |
2 | City, State, and Federal Officials and Honorees | |
3 | Knoxville Fire Department | |
4 | Knoxville Police Department | Knoxville Police Department Sworn and Civilian employees who have served in the armed forces. |
5 | Gibbs High School AJROTC | |
6 | Gibbs High School Band | School marching band |
7 | American Legion Post 2 | |
8 | Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts | |
9 | American Legion Post 52 | American Legion |
10 | Bonny Kate Chapter, NSDAR | All DAR Chapters |
11 | Purdy Brothers Trucking | Veterans Tribute dedicated to all Branches |
12 | Scottish American Military Society of Knoxville | |
13 | Karns High School AFJROTC | |
14 | Karns High School Marching Band | |
15 | American Heritage Girls | We are a Christian Scouting troop whose mission is to build women of integrity through service to God, family, country, and community. |
16 | Honor Air Knoxville | |
17 | Smoky Mountain Submarine Veterans | Veterans |
18 | Jim McMichael Signs & Truck Painting | Jim McMichael |
19 | Smokey Mountain Military Vehicle Club | |
20 | Rick Freetage- USMC Retired | |
21 | WoodmenLife and American Legion Ladies Auxilliary | The KIA Soul Patrol is a salute to Heroes from Soul to Shining Soul. Each car represents a branch of the services. WoodmenLife is a nonprofit Life insurance company that has been around for 128 years. Their conservative nature and sound practices in the financial world is also met with care and compassion for the community. In addition to WoodmenLife |
22 | Anderson County NJROTC | |
23 | Area Veterans | 2 Antique John Deere tractors two wagons and one Kit Car–Wagons will be hauling area veterans from several military conflicts |
24 | Blue Star Mothers | |
25 | Austin-East Magnet High School AFJROTC | Air Force JROTC |
26 | Austin-East High School Marching Band | |
27 | Cades Cove Preservation Society | |
28 | Tennessee Society Sons of the Revolution | Flags |
29 | East Tennessee Veterans Honor Guard | Veterans honor Guard |
30 | Knoxville Military Vehicle Club | |
31 | Bearden High School NJROTC | |
32 | Blue Knights TN III | |
33 | Fulton High School NJROTC | |
34 | Smoky Mountain Model A Club | The Smoky Mountain Model A Club was founded in 1961 by a group of dedicated Model A enthusiasts in order to restore preserve and drive Henry Ford’s Beautiful Lady. The club has approximately 80 members, who with their families meet regularly and go on tours together. We’ve some of our members drive their A’s one 1200 mile trips. Most of the cars you see here today are restored to original conditions (with a few safety modifications). A few are still in their 90 year old preserved appearance. More than half of today’s drivers/members are also Armed Forces Veterans, noted by the” Veteran on Board” sign posted on the doors. We love to blow our AHOOGA horns, wolf whistles and sirens |
35 | Halls Crossroads Women’s League | Veterans from Halls will be riding in trucks |
36 | Young Marines | |
37 | Marine Corps League, Lt. Bonnyman Det #924 | The Marine Corps League is a Veterans Organization open to all Marines and Navy Corpsman who honorably served our Country. League members continue to serve the Community throughout the year while maintaining all the high standards of the United State Marine Corps. |
37.5 | Sons of the American Revolution Stephen Holston Chapter and Children of the American Revolution General William Lenoir Society | |
38 | Civil Air Patrol | Part of the Air Force’s “Total Force”. Volunteers who do search and rescue, disaster relief. |
39 | Halls High School Marching Band | |
40 | Samuel Fraser DAR | 2010 Dodge pick up truck with 20 foot trailer |
41 | Tennessee Valley Model A Club | |
42 | Central High School Navy JROTC | Navy Junior ROTC unit |
43 | Pinnacle Assisted Living | Assisted Living |
44 | Appalachian Jeeps n Off-road | An Off-road club focused on Charity and community service. |
45 | ETMA FCU | |
46 | UT AF ROTC Color Guard | |
47 | Navy Fleet Reserve and Vietnam Veterans Association | |
48 | Grand Marshal | CPT Bill Robinson |
49 | Roughnecks Motorcycle Club | Veteran/Public Service |
50 | DENSO Veterans and their supporters | |
51 | Farragut High School NJROTC | |
52 | SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH | Church Veterans |
53 | Muscle Car Ministries | Group of lovers in God, Country, and cars |
54 | East Tennessee Bucketeers | The East Tennessee Bucketeers and Friends appreciate our Veterans, and want to make a Joyful Noise to show our appreciation… Many of our drummers have participated in the Special Olympics, and other community events that were made possible by the freedoms afforded to us and paid for by our awesome Veterans… Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Dear Veterans… |
55 | United States Air Force Recruiting Service | Recruiting service |
56 | East TN Corvette Club | |
57 | NSVA Island X-1 TN | US Navy Seabees |
58 | East TN Region – Antique Automobile Club of America | Older adults (some veterans) driving restored cars. |
59 | Steve Portwood | |
60 | Carter High School Marching Band | |
61 | STAR- Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding | |
62 | Knoxville Utility Board | |
63 | Patriot Guard Riders | |
64 | L&N STEM Academy STEMpunks Robotics | Float featuring student-built robots saluting military use of robots and technology |
65 | Volunteers of America | Volunteers of America taking care of veterans |
66 | Powell HS Band | Marching Band |
67 | Elkmont Assisted Living | |
68 | Jeep Crew | |
69 | VFW Post 1733 | |
70 | West High School NJROTC | |
71 | Knox County Democrats Veterans and their supporters | |
72 | USAF Recruiting | |
73 | Career Magnet Academy Honor Guard | High School Honor Guard Unit |
74 | Christian Motorcycle Association | |
75 | Smoky Mountain Blue Star Mothers | |
76 | The Five Oh First Group | WWII 101st Airborne Reenactment Group |
77 | Sons of Liberty | |
78 | Masonic Veterans | |
79 | Knights of Columbus Monsignor Grady Assembly 1083 | |
80 | South-Doyle High School AJROTC | Entering the reviewing stand is the South-Doyle High School Army JROTC Cherokee Battalion. Commanded by cadet LTC Sarah Clifton and CSM Gavin Cruser, the Cherokees continue to earn national recognition as an Honor Unit with Distinction |
81 | South-Doyle High School Band | |
82 | MOPH. (Purple Heart | Military Order Purpleheart Truck |
83 | Veterans Heritage Site Foundation, Inc. | Truck with folks in pick up and cab |
84 | Disabled American Veterans #24 | |
85 | John Sevier Chapter Overmountain Victory Trail Association | Revolutionary War Era |
86 | wivk 107.7 wivick frog | wivick frog |
87 | Smoky Mountain Classic Thunderbirds | |
88 | Thin Line Support | |
89 | Trinity Hills of Knoxville | “We are an assisted living & memory care community situated in the
foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in East Knoxville. We offer a homelike environment with the privacy & staff needed to provide you & your family with peace of mind. We invite you all to stop by for a tour at your convenience to experience the Trinity Hills difference.” |
90 | Morning Pointe Knoxville | Bus typically for Assisted Livings |
91 | Combat Veteran Motorcycle Assn. | Combat Vets on Motorcycles |
92 | Middlebrook Pike United Methodist Church | Jerry Vaughn – US Navy, Mike Burnett – US Navy, Marvin Kosier – US Army, Bill Tucker – US Air Force, Charlie Harr – US Air Force, Kathy Dooley – civilian |
93 | Tennessee Valley Fair | |
94 | Sherrill Hills Retirement Resort | We are an independent retirement community committed to providing a “Resort Lifestyle.” We combine the ease and safety of Senior Housing with the freedom of apartment-style living. We are a community dedicated to our residents by offering a wide variety of choices, services and amenities that make their lives more enjoyable each day! |
95 | Oak Ridge High School NJROTC | |
96 | OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BAND | MARCHING BAND |
97 | Claiborne Hauling | |
98 | Rivers Edge Christian Acadmey | |
99 | Rolling Thunder 3 | |
100 | American Legion Riders | |
101 | Rural Metro Fire | fire truck with walking color guard if possible |
102 | Kennedy Coffee Service | Blue water truck |
103 | UT Hospice Knoxville | UT Hospice We Honor Vets |
104 | Johnson City Vet Center | |
105 | Dean Hill Assisted Living | |
106 | American Red Cross | Red Cross Vehicles |
107 | Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad |