3M Reunion Marshall Family, Martin Family, & Martin-Marshall Family Reunion

3M Family Reunion Committee The 3M Reunion Coordinators, each branch has 1 rep.

Tour Guides Collective term for the 3M Family Reunion Committee, Lead Drivers, Drivers, and Student Driver.

Lead Driver Speaker who is apart of The 3M Family Reunion Committee

Driver Key-Note Speaker

Shotgun Rider Moderator gives added information during each presentation.

Pit Crew All 3M Reunion attendees.

Pit Crew Buddy (Pit Crew Buddies) The family members with 4 legs.

Early Birds Our favorite family members who proactively come before the scheduled time to help with setup!

On Time Jonesers Family members who come right on time.

Delayed Travelers Family members who run late or come after an activity started.

Road Hogs A selfish or greedy family member who messes up the reunion vibe, often by occupying more than one lane (being nosey/getting more food then their share), failing to yield (being selfish), or creating hazards and impeding traffic flow (talking and having side conversations when speakers are talking).  

Road Ragers Family members who are aggressive, hostile, rude, or show angry behavior during the reunion, including yelling, making hurtful statements on purpose.

Hitchhiker A family member who did not register and is trying to attend the 3M Reunion for free.

Economy Fuel-Up Welcome Package with YOUTH shirt sizes.

Standard Fuel-Up Your Welcome Package with shirt ADULT sizes S-XL.

Premium Fuel-Up Your Welcome Package with shirt ADULT sizes 2XL-5XL.

GPS The official family reunion collectors book.

Event Navigation Tool The agenda

3M Pit Crew Shirt The official reunion shirt.

3M Pit Crew Partner The official reunion cup.

3M Pit Crew Cap The official reunion cap.

3M Crew Badge The official reunion name tag.

Pit Crew Buddy Shirt Reunion shirt for the family members with 4 legs. It matches the people shirts.

The Journey Begins Day 1 of the 3M Reunion

Fuel-Up Pick up your welcome package.

Starting Line Navigation Welcome mixer.

Blaze Your Own Trail Mix Family members can carefully integrate and blend various food choices to achieve a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ensuring every handful is a delightful surprise.

A Cruise Down Memory Lane Icebreaker (share a favorite road trip or family travel story 2 min per.)

Cruisin’ Peace Way Clear away the noise of daily life, meditation to help you connect with your core values and deepest intentions. This activity ensures the family sets a mindful reunion goal, rather than being driven by external pressures.

Scenic Routes & Landmarks Day 2 of the 3M Reunion 

Late Fuel-Up Picking up your welcome package after the first check-in.

The Traveler's Blessing Opening Prayer

Road Rules The rules for the reunion that will help make sure most family members have a good time.

Trip Etiquette Safe, polite, and thoughtful behavior for all family members to follow.

Racing Tips/Tricks  How to win the friendly family competition activity(activities).

Family Road Rally Main family reunion competition which lasts from Saturday to Monday.

 Take a Tour of Marshalls Village Marshall family history from Daisy Stowers and before. Also covers her family to present day.

Take a Tour of Martin Town Martin family history from Jessie Spencer Alexander and before. Also covers his family to present day.

Freeway Merger, Martin-Marshalls City Martin-Marshall family history about the offsprings of Jessie Spencer Alexander and Daisy Stowers to present day.

Tastes Along the Highway Order during registration. Build your own light lunch. Family members can each make 1 Sandwich, choose 1 bag of chips, Tea, and water donated by The S & L Foundation Inc and Sam's Club. 

Marshall Family Tailgate: Highways & High Scores Marshall Family lead activity. Reunion participants are encouraged to play and bond in a few friendly family competitions at Dave and Busters.

Forge You're Own Pathways  Free Time to explore the Chattanooga area attractions, go relax, or TAKE YOUR DOG TO THE PARK!! Check the Visit Chattanooga link on the  Venues, Options, & AKS page of this website for coupons.

Jericho Road & Paths Less Traveled Day 3 of the 3M Reunion

Spiritual Watering Holes Church services reunion participants are welcome to visit.

Heritage Trail Martin-Marshall family lead activity caravan to Chattanooga National Cometary to visit family members: Phillis Martin-White (and spouse) George Martin Jr., Romania Mae Martin, Spencer Martin, Georgella Greene(Martin), Jessie Spencer Hudgins (and spouse)(Martin-Marshall), Roger Reid (Martin-Marshall), and Sherrilyn Johnson-Hurd (Martin-Marshall). On Memorial Day visitors are free to leave fresh flower tributes. The caravan will also go to Highland Memorial Gardens Cemetery to visit family members: Hannah Martin-Alexander, Minerva Alexander-Green (Martin), Daisy Marshall-Stowers, Richard Reid (Martin-Marshall), Minerva Alexander-Reid (Martin-Marshall), Minerva Anopawuia Reid-Spinks (Martin-Marshall) and Rayford Reid (Martin-Marshall). Feel free to leave tribute items such as flowers and trinkets.

Journey Back Together  Martin family lead activity caravan to the Martin Farm.

The Destination Day 4 of the 3M Reunion

Peace & Love Parking Lot Set up, morning affirmations and well wishes, and beginning to gather for the last day of the 3M Reunion.

Family Roadmap Final Fuel Stop Last of the family reunion activities.

Map-Making On a blank piece of paper list your parents, siblings and offsprings. This will be preserved in the family archive for future generations.

Peace Patchwork Collaborative quilt to become part of the family archive for future generations. On a blank piece of paper, each person/family is asked to write positive thoughts about the reunion what they are thankful for, learned, liked, or draw an encouraging image. The pages will be assembled after the reunion. 

Where Are We Now? Mark where you currently live on the map with your name and city/town. This will be preserved in the family archive for future generations.

Crew Break  Time for all reunion participants to talk, bond through play, dance, and have fun in the park.

M3 Winner’s Circle Family Road Rally Winners Award ceremony.

Home Stretch Final official activities of the reunion.

Finish Line Photos Everyone is asked to take at least one picture in front of the "Finish Line Backdrop"

Warm- Up Lap Reunion preparation activities. These are the beginning activities for the reunion.

Mile Marker Major reunion activity.

Pit Stop Scheduled break during reunion activities.

Family Tour Stop The workshop on family history includes the family tree, funny stories, and interesting, insightful looks into what drives our thinking, reactions, and decision-making.

Exit #A, Exit #B, Ect: Used to depict activities where family members have options.

Tune-Ups 15-min sessions for $20 — limited spots available! Book and pay in advance via Venmo or CashApp (details on the Vendor page). Cash sign-ups begin at Fuel-Up on Fri, 5/22/26. Don't be late & don't forget to tip your masseuse!

Dress Code/Suggested Dress The type of attire that is strongly recommended and preferred for a day or event.

Rest Stop Lunch Time

Forage For Food Go grab a meal of your choice. Forgers should make sure they are back at the reunion on time.

Map The official Facebook page for Reunion info.

Traffic Flow The scheduled reunion events in the GPS.

Traffic Jam Events running behind schedule.

Green Light Running on time.

Yellow Light Close to the end/10 min left.

Red Light Time to stop one activity and move to the next.