Plan Your Visit
Remembering WWII is free and open to the public! Find directions, parking maps, nearby lodging, and everything else you need to plan your visit to historic downtown Linden, Tennessee, on September 26, 2026.
Everything You Need to Know Before Event Day
Start here.
The Basics
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Location: Historic Downtown Linden, Tennessee
- Time: 8:30 am — 4:30 pm
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Evening Activities: USO Dinner & Dance (ticket required)
Do I need to register?
- No registration is needed to attend as a general visitor
- Registration is required for reenactors, volunteers, vendors, vehicle owners, historical displays, and veterans. REGISTER to participate.
Getting there.
Find Us
Remembering WWII takes place throughout the historic downtown of Linden, Tennessee. The main hub of activity is centered around the courthouse square.
Main Address:
121 E Main St., Linden, TN 37096
- 1 hour from Nashville
- 1.5 hours from Memphis
- 3.5 hours from Atlanta, GA
- 2.5 hours from Birmingham, AL
Parking and Event Maps
Parking Map
Event Map
Where to Stay
Linden is a small town — we recommend booking early!
Here are the closest accommodations to the event.
In Linden
- Commodore Hotel & Café — on the Square
- Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center — 12 min
20-25 Minutes Away
- Parsons Inn, Parsons, TN — 22 min
- Deerfield Inn, Parsons, TN — 23 min (731) 847-4700
- Holiday Inn Express, Hurricane Mills — 25 min
- Embassy Inn, Hohenwald — 25 min
40 Minutes Away
- Hurricane Inn, Waynesboro — 40 min
- Quality Inn & Suites, Centerville — 40 min
- Airbnb — Search Airbnbs near Linden →
Camping
Mousetail Landing State Park
Just 15 minutes from downtown Linden, Mousetail Landing State Park offers beautiful camping along the Tennessee River. Perfect for families and visitors looking to make a weekend of it.
On-Site Camping for Participants
Reenactors, vehicle owners, and vendors are welcome to camp on our free 5-acre field adjacent to the event. No electricity or water hookups available, but both are accessible on site.
Set up opens Friday at 3:00 pm for reenactors and Friday at 5:00 pm for vendors.
What to Expect
Remembering WWII is an outdoor event set in the heart of historic downtown Linden — a small, walkable area packed with living history, music, food, and memories you won’t forget.
It Gets Loud.
The battle reenactments include smoke, pyrotechnics, and loud booms. Earplugs are usually provided at the event — but feel free to bring your own, especially if you’re bringing young children or sensitive family members.
Dress for the Weather.
The event is entirely outdoors with limited shade. September in Tennessee can be hot — wear comfortable shoes, light clothing, and bring your own water bottle to avoid lines. There is no indoor shelter if it rains, so check the forecast and plan accordingly.
Bring Your Camera.
Photography is welcome throughout the event. You’ll want to capture the battle reenactments, vintage vehicles, live music, and most importantly, the veterans.
Dress up. Everyone Can!
You don’t have to be a registered civilian impression to dress in 1940s attire. Everyone is encouraged to step back in time! The more period dress, the better.
What to Eat?
Café de Normandie and Stagedoor Canteen offer event-themed treats, including beignets, popcorn, and ice cream floats. Food trucks are on site. You’re also welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Note for Families.
Families with children of all ages attend every year. The battle reenactments can be emotional and intense — they depict real WWII scenarios — but this is part of the educational experience. Use it as a conversation starter with your kids about history and sacrifice.
Don’t miss these hidden gems…
Many first-time visitors may not know about:
- The Kids Corner — activities for young ones
- The Merchants of COOL Big Band — live 1940s big band music
- Meet the Veterans — shake hands and hear their stories firsthand.
- Indoor Displays — authentic artifacts and memorabilia indoors
- Saturday Evening USO Dinner & Dance — an incredible ticketed evening event with dinner and USO show. (The dance is free.)
Tickets sell out — purchase in advance! - Vintage Vehicle Rides — donations appreciated
Want to get involved?
Whether you’re coming to witness history, participate as a reenactor, or honor the Greatest Generation, we’d love to have you with us on September 26, 2026, in downtown Linden, Tennessee.
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