The United States Marine Corps announced that "Marine Week Nashville" will take place June 1-7 as part of the service's 250th birthday celebration. Marines will honor the legacy and tradition of service, celebrate Veterans, connect with fellow Americans and inspire the next generation of leaders to wear the cloth of the nation.

The festivities in Music City include huge presence at the Nashville Superspeedway during the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on June 1, signature engagements throughout CMA Fest, a Marine band and silent drill platoon performance at the Folds of Honor Tennessee Rock 'N Jock Celebrity Softball game, daily wreath laying ceremonies, scavenger hunt for kids and much more.

Activations at the Cracker Barrel 400 include performances by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band and the silent drill platoon. United States Marine Corps equipment will be positioned throughout the venue, along with commemorations before and during the race.

"For 250 years, Marines have fought and won our nation's battles with honor, courage, and commitment," said Col. J.J. Wilson, commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 250, the unit leading the Marine Corps' year-long commemoration. "Marine Week Nashville is more than a celebration -- it's an opportunity to showcase our warfighting excellence, give back to the communities who support us, and share the rich heritage and culture that binds generations of Marines together. We're proud to be here in Nashville as we look ahead to the next 250 years of service to our nation."

This seven-day series of events in Nashville allows the community to witness the extraordinary talent and commitment of Marines, who embody the Corps' legacy of excellence.

Two hundred fifty years ago, the United States Marine Corps was established by an act of the Second Continental Congress on Nov. 10, 1775, with Captain Samuel Nicholas founding its first recruiting headquarters at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia.