Nashville, TN – Governor Bill Lee signed legislation expanding eligibility for interment in Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries, ensuring that more Tennessee service members who honorably served in the Reserve Components, Army National Guard, and Air National Guard receive the recognition and final resting place they have earned through their service.
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NASHVILLE — Governor Bill Lee has signed Senate Joint Resolution 1051 (SJR 1051), officially recognizing November 2026 as Veterans Month in Tennessee. The bipartisan resolution honors the service and sacrifice of Tennessee’s veterans and reinforces the state’s commitment to recognizing the contributions of service members, Veterans, and their families across all 95 counties.
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NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Veterans Services (TDVS) Commissioner Tommy Baker announced the launch of the Veterans Connect Portal, a new statewide resource designed to make it easier for service members, Veterans, and their families to access the support they’ve earned.