TAPS Together: Carry the Load Relay, Nashville
May 22, 2021, 7:45 AM-12:00 PM Central
TAPS is honored to be a part of the 2021 Carry the Load National Relay as a National Non-Profit Partner.
We would love to have as many of you in the Nashville area who are able to participate and represent TAPS join in on this very moving and inspiring memorial walk as you honor your fallen heroes and carry them with you as you participate. TAPS Togethers is participating in two legs of the relay. The first leg is 3.38 miles and the second is 5 miles for a total of 8.38 miles. You are welcome to do one or both of the walks.
Meet-Up Locations
Start Location #1:
(Exchange Point # 161)
Nashville Fire Department - Station 2
500 2nd Avenue
North Nashville, Tennessee 37201
Meeting Time:
Please arrive no later than 7:45 a.m.
Event Start Time:
8:00 a.m.
End Location #1:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
21st Avenue & Medical Center Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
End Time:
10:00 a.m. (estimated)
Total Mileage:
3.38 miles
Start Location #2:
(Exchange Point # 162)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
21st Avenue & Medical Center Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Meeting Time:
Please arrive no later than 9:45 a.m.
Event Start Time:
10:00 a.m.
End Location #2:
Nashville Fire Department - Station 20
1626 Harding Place
Nashville, Tennessee 37215
Event End Time:
12:00 p.m. (estimated)
Total Mileage:
5 miles
Additional Information
Onsite TAPS POC: Vice President, Survivor Services and Director, Team TAPS
Transportation: All participants will be responsible for finding their own parking or transportation to the starting point. All participants will be responsible for finding their own transportation from the end point back to their parking location or point of origin.
Attire / What to Bring: In addition to TAPS shirts and attire, and photo buttons, we recommend that everyone wear comfortable walking shoes, and carry as few personal items with them as possible.
Food and Beverage: Bring water and a snack as food and beverage is not provided. Bring any needed medication.
Please reach out to tapstogethers@taps.org with any questions.
