Nashville International Airport Hosts Send-Off Ceremony for Local Veterans Departing on Honor Flight to Nation’s Capital

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: In recognition of their distinguished service, 28 veterans from Middle Tennessee will be honored with a complimentary flight to Washington, D.C. The group includes 24 Vietnam War veterans and four Korean War veterans.

A total of 53 participants—veterans and their guardians— will take part in this special Honor Flight journey, which is scheduled to depart from Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Honor Flight is a nationwide program that honors American veterans by offering them an all-expenses-paid trip to our nation's capital, where they can visit the war memorials dedicated to their service. The initiative celebrates their service with a day of recognition, remembrance and gratitude.

Prior to departure, a farewell ceremony will be held at BNA featuring veteran airport employees, live musical performances and a presentation of colors by the BNA Department of Public Safety Honor Guard.

WHERE:  Nashville International Airport

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 | 6 – 7:15 a.m.

Program Begins: 6 a.m. (Media arrival: 5:30 a.m.)

  • 5 a.m.                                   Veterans Proceed Through Checkpoint Screening
  • 6 a.m.                                   Presentation of Colors and National Anthem
  • 6:10 – 6:20 a.m.                Remarks
  • 6:40 a.m.                             Flight Boards
  • 7:10 a.m.                             Flight Departs

Media Coverage: Reporting post-security must conclude by 7:15 a.m. Media are welcome to continue coverage from the Grand Lobby thereafter. 

About the Honor Flight Network 

The Honor Flight Network is a national network comprised of independent Hubs working together in furtherance of the Honor Flight mission to show our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with fellow comrades, to remember friends and comrades lost, and to share their stories and experiences with other veterans. Honor Flight Network currently honors those who served during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and veterans of any service era who are critically ill. All honored veterans travel at no cost to the veteran. Learn more at https://www.honorflight.org/ 

 

About Nashville International Airport®

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA® is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. In 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact, supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about  BNA® Vision, our expansion and renovation plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.  

 

About John C. Tune Airport® 
Located in West Nashville, only eight miles from downtown Nashville, John C. Tune Airport, also known as JWN®, is the busiest general aviation airport in Tennessee. It serves the needs of regional, corporate, and private aircraft and is a reliever airport for Nashville International Airport (BNA). JWN has generated $92 million in economic impact and is owned and managed by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. JWN receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com/nashville-airport-authority/john-c-tune. 

 

  

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