Wreaths Across America is a program that will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville. The ceremony to honor veterans will take place Saturday at noon.

According to veteran Conrad Nelson, the wreaths will be put on the graves after the veterans from the local organizations meet at noon. There will be 237 wreaths put on the graves.

Nelson, a member of the Knoxville American Legion and the VFW tells KNIA/KRLS News about the event, “It’s called Wreaths Across America. And there are going to be wreaths installed at the veterans’ plots along the highway. And the ceremony is actually going to be at 12 o’clock.”

Nelson added, Taps will be played to complete the ceremony. The festivities at the cemetery will take place around the flagpole by the veterans’ plots.