American Legion Post 95 in East Ridge is "closed until further notice," according to signs on its doors on Monday.
A letter from state Legion officials said the suspension of the veterans group was due to gambling.
On Monday, there were a number of cars in the Ringgold Road parking lot, but all the doors on the window-less building were locked.
No one answered the phone listed on the post's website.
However, the state Legion clarified the issue in an earlier email to Post 95 members. It says:
THE AMERICAN LEGION
Department of Tennessee
318 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
July 9, 2025
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