Veterans Relay Carrying Flag Across the Country to Pass Through Knoxville

Veterans relay carrying flag across the country to pass through Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Twelve military veterans are running the American Flag from San Diego to Washington, D.C. They are scheduled to pass through Knoxville Thursday night. The Old Glory Ultra Relay is set to pass through Knoxville on Thursday around 8:30 p.m. near Turkey Creek. State Senator Becky Duncan-Massey asked people to line the street near 10950 Parkside Drive in Knoxville to support the runners. ‘A stronger city for them’ Oak …

Old Glory ultra-relay: 12 veterans attempt to establish a world record, raise one million

Last Tuesday, as dark rain clouds loomed ominously overhead, a determined runner from Team Red fiercely gripped the American flag, which fluttered in the wind along Sedillo Hill. The runner cheered enthusiastically as he pressed on, embodying resilience and patriotism…