Honoring the Heart Behind the Uniform: Celebrating Military Spouses at USO Fort Campbell/Nashville

At USO Fort Campbell/Nashville, we know that behind every brave service member is a strong, resilient, and selfless military spouse. In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we spent the weekend of May 8–10 celebrating the incredible men and women who support our nation’s heroes every single day.

Thursday, May 8: Breakfast & Blooms We kicked off the celebrations on Thursday with our Breakfast and Blooms event, specially designed for the spouses of deployed service members. Attendees were treated to a warm breakfast and beautiful DIY flower arrangements—a small gesture to brighten their day and show our deep appreciation for their strength and sacrifice during deployment. Service Members also had the opportunity to stop by the USO and make a mini bouquet for their spouse and pick up some yummy cookies.

Friday, May 9: Partnering with Lowe’s for a Day of Appreciation On Friday, we partnered with Lowe’s Home Improvement to host a festive Military Spouse Appreciation Event. Lowe’s truly went above and beyond, bringing exciting giveaways, door prizes, and even three brand-new patio sets for lucky winners! Their generous support helped create a fun and memorable experience for everyone who attended.

Saturday, May 10: A Sweet Mother’s Day Celebration We wrapped up the weekend on Saturday with a special USO Mother’s Day celebration, honoring all the amazing moms in our military community. Children got creative decorating mini terracotta pots and planting adorable succulents—a sweet keepsake and a chance for families to connect and celebrate together.

To all the military spouses in our community: thank you. Your unwavering support, love, and dedication are felt deeply and appreciated immensely. You are the quiet heroes of military life, and it is our honor to serve and celebrate you.

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day—from all of us at USO Fort Campbell/Nashville!