Welcome to the Blue Star Mothers Smoky Mountain Chapter
We are mothers who have children serving in the military, guard or reserve or children who are honorably discharged veterans.
We are a non-profit 501(c) 3 service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism
There are chapters all across the nation. For more information about the Blue Star Mothers of America, please go to our web site – www.bluestarmothers.org. We invite you to see what the Blue Star Mothers of America is all about.
Group Established
This is the Smoky Mountain Chapter 1 of Blue Star Mothers. We are located in Knoxville, TN. Our group was started on June 17, 2008. We had our first meeting with three members and are growing strong. We became officially chartered on September 27, 2008. The picture above is of our first meeting. From left to right are: Tammy Gaines, Demetra Reed, and Teresa McGhee.
Proud Moms
come on out to one of our meetings. We are here to help you get through the rough times while your son or daughter is serving and away from home.
Who we are
We are moms supporting moms with a child/ren serving in the military. The branch of service makes no difference. We support the Veterans of the United States and volunteer our help at various veteran homes, send packages to the troops, and support each other through the hard times. We are a non-profit, non-partisan organization and we promote patriotism.
If you would like more information about the Blue Star Mothers of America, Please contact us at: Blue Star Mothers - Smoky Mtn.Chapter, c/o Teresa McGhee 121 McGhee Dr. Luttrell, TN 37779 or just send an email:
The History of how Blue Star Mothers got started...
On January 22, 1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of serviceman to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st 300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad to form a permanent organization. |
On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by congress. | |
Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were a working part of homeland security during times of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times we have began to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during a time of war. Our organization not only provides support for active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
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