Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
About:
The Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery was established in January 1993. This cemetery has the capacity for 30,813 plots.
Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
7931 McCrory Lane
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 532-2238
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (CT)
MTSV.Cemetery@tn.gov
Awards:
The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services is honored that all five Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries have been recognized with the National Cemetery Administration Operational Excellence Award for their outstanding service and commitment to excellence. The Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery received this award for operational excellence in 2023.
Director's Message:
On behalf of the staff at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, welcome. It is my honor and privilege to serve as Director of this hallowed ground, where we are entrusted with preserving the memory and honoring the men and women who answered our nation's call.
When I first entered these gates as a cemetery caretaker in 1998, I knew this was a special place. Over the years, as I have had the privilege of serving in many roles and eventually becoming Director, I have only come to appreciate it more. Every headstone represents a story of courage, sacrifice, service, and achievement. It is those stories—and the families who continue to honor them—that make this cemetery far more than a final resting place. It is a place where our nation's history and the legacy of its veterans live on.
Our cemetery stands as a lasting tribute to the men and women who faithfully served our country. Every veteran laid to rest here has earned a place of honor, and we are committed to ensuring that each interment is conducted with the dignity, respect, and gratitude their service deserves. We strive to maintain these grounds as a place of peace, reflection, and remembrance for families, friends, and all who come to pay their respects.
Whether you are planning ahead, making arrangements for a loved one, or visiting to honor those who have served, our dedicated staff is here to assist you with compassion, professionalism, and care. We understand the importance of this sacred responsibility, and we are committed to guiding you through every step of the process.
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your loved one's final resting place. For more than two decades, it has been my privilege to serve this cemetery and the veterans and families who call it their place of remembrance. It is an honor I never take for granted, and I remain committed to ensuring that every veteran entrusted to our care is remembered with the dignity and respect they have earned.
With respect and gratitude,
Robert Million
Director, Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services
615-532-2238 | robert.million@tn.gov
Pre-Registration:
Veterans and dependents can pre-register for burial in a Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. Click on the Pre-Register for Burial icon below, fill out the pertinent information, click on the submit button, then mail the Veteran's DD-214 or NG Form 22 (discharge papers) to the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. For spouse burial requests, please also include marriage certificate. You will receive a formal response from the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services in the mail 4 to 6 weeks from the date the application is received. Your application will not be processed until discharge papers have been received. All applications are subject to eligibility verification, review and approval.
Map:
Please click on the image below for a map of the cemetery grounds.
