Tennessee lost 714 soldiers in the Korean war and 886 in the Vietnam conflict.
Consumers visiting the store at 150 N Forest Park Blvd, Knoxville will receive a free 8’ by 12’ American flag. A second will be donated to the local VFW Smoky Mountains Volunteer Post to be used for marking veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
This year, Ace Hardware Corporation aims to again give away more than one million American flags nationally. Last year, it gave away more than 500,000 to Ace customers and more than 550,000 to more than 1,900 VFW Posts.
Flags will be available at Elder's Ace Hardware-Bearden while quantities last. Each consumer is limited to one free flag; no purchase is necessary.
Elder's Ace Hardware-Bearden is located at 150 N Forest Park Blvd, Knoxville, Tennessee. This location is owned by J Thomas Glenn, represented by Michael Metzger and managed by Ed Barry.