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NEWS FLASH

​Operation Stand Down Tennessee is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Arlie Haddix as Chief Executive Officer, following his successful tenure as Interim CEO since July 2025.


The Board of Directors expresses its complete confidence in Arlie’s leadership and deep gratitude for the way he has guided OSDTN with excellence, integrity, and true servant leadership. He has ensured that the organization continues to operate at the highest levels of success, satisfaction, and ethical stewardship. As OSDTN continues to expand its reach across Tennessee, Arlie’s experience, integrity, and dedication to service will help ensure the organization remains strong, focused, and impactful for years to come.

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We provide Veterans with comprehensive, wrap-around services to meet every stage of life and need

Born from a commitment to serve those who have served, Operation Stand Down Tennessee stands as Tennessee’s leading nonprofit dedicated solely to supporting military Veterans and their families. We address the full spectrum of challenges facing today’s Veterans providing crisis relief when life unravels, career support that restores direction, and community connection that builds belonging. Through every service we offer, our mission is unwavering: to Engage, Equip, and Empower military Veterans and their families through crisis, career, connection, and community services. 

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Operation Stand Down Tennessee proudly serves a 20-county region across Middle Tennessee, stretching from the fast-growing cities to the rural communities that anchor the heart of our state. With service centers in Nashville, Clarksville, and Columbia, we’re right where veterans and their families live, work, and build their futures—ready with the support and connection they deserve. Visit one of our service centers near you.
 

Click the map to learn more about each location

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RECENT NEWS

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Clarksville Heroes Breakfast
    Clarksville Heroes Breakfast
    58 days to the event
    Tue, Mar 24
    Mar 24, 2026, 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
    Clarksville, 8 Champion's Wy, Clarksville, TN 37040, USA
    Keynote Speaker Chris Spence
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2025
IMPACT

(To Date)

5719

VETERAN SERVED

2.8M

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

2741

FOOD BAGS DELIVEERED

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