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.
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.
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.
Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services invites, not just Veteran owned businesses, but all employers, business owners, and people interested across Tennessee to attend the Veteran Ready Business Recognition (VRBR) Symposium either. This is a FREE event designed to help gain a competitive edge by embracing Veteran talent in the workforce.
Nashville, Tenn.– The Tennessee Department of Veteran Services received official notification from the National Cemetery Administration of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that it has qualified for a grant opportunity that will fully fund the development and construction of the new Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery in White County. The Upper Cumberland Veterans Cemetery Association has been instrumental in planning the project since 2013, working in close partnership with TDVS to secure funding, selecting the site, and advocating for the establishment of the cemetery.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Deloitte was awarded the highest tier in the Tennessee Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program, the Gold Award, as part of Governor Bill Lee’s new initiative to recognize those businesses that support those who have served at the state capital in Nashville recently.