JOE FRUGAL: Veteran's Day Freebies For Vets & Family Members

Veteran's in the Tennessee Valley will find several reasons to get out and celebrate, beyond the traditional activities.  Several restaurants and businesses will be paying homage to our vets by giving them a token of appreciation for their service.  Here's a list of several specials I've been asked to pass on.  If you know of others, please post them as a comment to this thread:

* Dollar General offers a 10% discount for all veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve, and their immediate families will receive a 10 percent discount at Dollar General with a Veterans Day coupon. It can be found in the advertising circular at stores or by asking a Dollar General sales associate for the coupon.

* Applebee's will give all veterans and active-duty military a free entrée today. It's dine-in only at lunch and dinner.  Go here for more information.

* Outback Steakhouse offers a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage to veterans.  More details here.

* Show your military id at Krispy Kreme and get a free donut.

* The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will waive the entrance fee at Point Park.

* Golden Corral's Military Appreciation dinner doesn't take place until Monday, November 16th. It runs from 5:00 to 9 pm at all Golden Corral restaurants. It's a free meal for any veteran, retired or currently serving.