TENNESSEE
Housing Benefits
- State Veterans Homes
- Property Tax Relief (100%)
Education Benefits
- Helping Heroes Grant for Veterans
- Diplomas for World War or Korean War Veterans
- Dependents of Certain Veterans, Tuition Fees
- Combat Veterans Early Registration
Employment Benefits
- Veterans Preference
- Credit for Military Service in State Employment
- Re-Employment Rights of Public Employees
- Military Spouse Licenses and Certifications
- Unemployment Benefits
Other State Benefits
- State Veterans Cemeteries
- Free License Plates (100%)
- Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses (30%)
- Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax Exemption (100%)
- Special/Memorial License Plates
- Purple Heart Free License Plate
- No-Fee Registration of Discharges
- Tennessee Fallen Hero Medal
- Veterans ID
- Discounted Rates at State Parks
- Free Day at State Parks for Veterans
Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs
215 Eighth Avenue
North Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-2931
http://www.state.tn.us/veteran/
Commissioner: Ms. Many-Bears Grinder
Phone: 615-741-4785
Email: Many-Bears.grinder@tn.gov
TC: Mr. Wendell Cheek (Deputy Commissioner)
Phone: 615-741-4790
Email: Wendell.cheek@tn.gov
National Guard TAA: Mike Goodrich
Phone: 615-313-3096