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Remains of Tennessee Sailor Killed During World War II Identified

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 | 08:22am

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class William Campbell of Elizabethton. Campbell was serving on the USS Oklahoma at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 when it was attacked by multiple torpedoes which caused the battleship to sink and resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen to include Campbell. He was 20 years old.

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Remains of Tennessee Aviator Killed During World War II Identified

Friday, September 14, 2018 | 10:30am

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Navy Ensign Harold P. DeMoss of Nashville, who went missing on June 23, 1945 while serving as a member of Fighting Squadron 100 (VF-100) from Naval Air Station Barbers Point in Oahu, Hawaii. He was 21 years old.

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Governor Haslam Dedicates Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads

Tuesday, August 07, 2018 | 03:44pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves in partnership with U.S. Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Rep. Steve McDaniel (R-Parkers Crossroads), Sen. Dolores Gresham (R-Somerville), Parkers Crossroads Mayor Kenneth Kizer, Henderson County Mayor Dan Hughes and the Friends of the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads dedicated the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads today.

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Governor, First Lady Haslam Honor State Employees for Providing Outstanding Service

Tuesday, August 07, 2018 | 11:55am

NASHVILLE – Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam today honored 23 state employees who are helping Tennessee lead by providing outstanding state services every day. The employees, who were nominated by their departments’ leadership for the Governor’s Excellence in Service Awards, were invited to attend a luncheon at the Tennessee Residence for providing efficient and effective service to the state and their fellow Tennesseans. “The employees honored today are on the forefront of improving how Tennessee state government delivers services,” Haslam said. “By exceeding leadership and customer expectations, creating innovative solutions or improving processes and services, these state employees are helping provide taxpayers with the highest quality service at the lowest possible cost.”

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Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads Opens in July

Tuesday, July 03, 2018 | 02:32pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves announced the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads will begin accepting online-pre registrations for burial beginning immediately. The cemetery will open Friday, July 6.

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Governor Haslam Memorializes Seven Service Members

Friday, May 25, 2018 | 05:34pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, First Lady Crissy Haslam, Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and Tennessee Military Department Adjutant General, Major General Terry “Max” Haston paid tribute to seven service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the state’s Memorial Day service today.

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Federal Funding Allocated for Future Bradley County Tennessee State Veterans Home

Friday, April 20, 2018 | 08:48am

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and Tennessee State Veterans Home Executive Director Ed Harries announced the receipt of the $26,224,263 award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Veterans Home Grants program today. The grant will provide the federal funding needed to build the future Bradley County Tennessee State Veterans Home.

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Remains of Tennessee Soldier Killed in North Korean Prison Camp Identified

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | 08:00am

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder recognize the service and sacrifice of U.S. Army Corporal Thomas H. Mullins of Harriman, who went missing on November 2, 1950 while serving with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the vicinity of Unsan, North Korea during the Korean War. He was 18-years old.

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Schedule for Governor Haslam's FY 2018-2019 Budget Hearings

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | 08:44am

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam will hold budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 on Monday, November 6 through Thursday, November 9. The hearings will be held in the Executive Conference Room on the ground floor of the State Capitol. Haslam, Finance and Administration Commissioner Larry Martin, Chief Operating Officer Greg Adams and David Thurman, state budget director, will preside over the hearings.

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Fort Campbell Soldiers Remembered by State of Tennessee

Friday, June 16, 2017 | 03:06pm

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Remains of Technical Sergeant William O'Kieff to be Laid to Rest After Nearly 50 Years

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 | 01:23pm

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Remains of Private First Class Reece Gass Return to Tennessee After More than 70 Years

Wednesday, June 07, 2017 | 05:56pm

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Governor Haslam Memorializes Five Service Members

Thursday, May 25, 2017 | 01:41pm

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Remains of Marshall County Soldier Killed in Black Hawk Crash Return to Tennessee

Monday, April 24, 2017 | 05:17pm

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More than 40 Campuses Participate in the Statewide Veteran Education Academy

Wednesday, March 08, 2017 | 10:33am

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