Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads
About:
The Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads was established in July 2018. This cemetery has a capacity of 49,000 plots.
Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads
693 Wildersville Road
Parkers Crossroads, TN 38388
(731) 967-4127
TSVCPC.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 Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads received this award for operational excellence in 2022 and 2025.
Director's Message:
On behalf of the entire staff at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads, welcome. It is my honor to serve as director of these sacred grounds.
I served in the Army for more than 21 years, and one promise followed me through every duty station: we never leave a fallen comrade. That promise did not end when I retired, and it does not end at the gates of this cemetery. Here, every veteran joins their final formation with the honor they earned, and my team and I stand watch over it every single day.
Every service we render, every marker we place, and every detail we maintain reflects the dignity, respect, and lasting gratitude our veterans earned. These grounds will always be a place of peace and remembrance, where families can visit, reflect, and take comfort.
Whether you are a veteran planning ahead, a family member making arrangements, or a visitor coming to pay your respects, my staff and I are here to help. You will be met with compassion and guided with care through every step, and we welcome your questions at any time.
It is the privilege of my life to continue serving those who served.
With respect and gratitude,
William Cothron
Director, Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads
Tennessee Department of Veterans Services
731-967-4127 | william.cothron@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.
