Scouts honor veterans, win big in float competition
TOP PHOTO: First Place Troop 311 float is driven by Lonnie and Donna England, left is Assistant Scoutmaster Jenna Gibson and right is Scoutmaster Crystal Thacker.
By Stewart Thacker
LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)- This year’s Veterans Day Parade was a great day for Scouting in Campbell County! Local Scout units took home all four top placements in the float competition. Troops 311, 310, and Cub Pack 108 chartered by East LaFollette Baptist Church earned first, second, and third place respectively, and Troop 435 chartered by LaFollette Methodist Church earned fourth.
Look for all of the photos of the Veterans Day Parade HERE. WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his snapshots while WLAF’s Matthew Moore presents the full telecast HERE.
“We’re especially proud of Troop 435 for representing their troop and continuing to take an active role in our community. It was great to see Troop 435 joining fellow Scouting units in representing their troop, supporting this community tradition, and honoring those who have served our country. Having so many local Scouts involved is a great reflection of the continued dedication of our units and the strong presence of Scouting throughout Campbell County,” said Troop 310 Scoutmaster Chris Thacker.
The 2nd Place Troop 310 float is a 250th birthday cake!
While we’re certainly proud of these accomplishments, it’s even more exciting to see our local Scouting programs doing so well and being recognized in the community. These units represent countless hours of dedication from Scouts, leaders, parents, and volunteers who work to keep Scouting strong in Campbell County.
It’s also worth recognizing the churches that make these opportunities possible. Both East LaFollette Baptist Church and LaFollette Methodist Church continue to play an vital role in supporting local youth and providing a place for Scouting to grow. This support is a statement to the unifying effort of the county to support the success of our youth!
Of course, the most important part of the day was coming together as a community to honor the men and women who have served our country. We’re grateful that our Scouts had the opportunity to participate in such a meaningful event and show their appreciation for our veterans. Veterans Day serves as an important reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have served, and it’s especially meaningful to see our young people taking an active role in recognizing that service. Scouting places a strong emphasis on citizenship, duty to country, and service to others, and events like this give our Scouts the opportunity to put those values into practice. Beyond the parade and the awards, we hope these experiences help our Scouts develop a lasting appreciation for our veterans and a better understanding of what it means to serve their communities and country.
Congratulations to all the units involved! It’s great to see Scouting continuing to grow and make a positive impact here in Campbell County.
And most importantly, thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice! (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-11/09/2026-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)
