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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the McElhiney Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at McElhiney Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 

Thank you so much for supporting McElhiney Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

Dress appropriately for the cold and possibly windy weather.

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

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Location Information

TNMCEL - McElhiney Cemetery
699 McElhiney Road
Dickson, TN 37055, United States
Veteran Graves: 36
Coverage Goal: 0
Wreaths So Far: 77
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony
Wreath Clean Up: January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM, recycle used wreaths by giving them to goat farm

Location Coordinator: Teela Garrett, Gretta Harp
Contact Location: 

Directions to Cemetery

McElhiney Cemetery
699 McElhiney Road

Follow Hwy 70 W to Tennessee City. 

turn left onto Gardners Creek Road. make a right turn onto Luffman Rd. Follow till you see the cemetery on your right.

Or, turn left onto McElhiney Rd. Follow around the 90-degree curvesand make a left onto Luffman Rd. The Cemetery will be on your left.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at McElhiney Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

Black Rifle Coffee Company

Welcome to Black Rifle Coffee Company! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Arlington National Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!