Disabled veteran property tax relief (first $175,000 of value)
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The state pays or reimburses property tax on the first $175,000 of market value of your home. A 2026 bill (HB1687) would raise this to $200,000 starting in tax year 2027; check whether it passed.
Who qualifies
Service-connected P&T disability per VA (or paraplegia, loss of use of 2+ limbs, legal blindness, or 100% P&T from POW). Must own and live in the home. No income limit for veterans.
Veteran Designation on Tennessee ID Cards and Driver Licenses
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Honorablydischarged Veterans are eligible for a Veteran designation on theirTennessee driver license or ID card. Standard state issuance or renewal fees will apply. Veterans may request a duplicate license or ID with the designation, first duplicate is $8, second duplicate is $12. To apply Veterans must visit a and provide a certified or original copy of their DD214 (discharge papers).
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Standard state issuance or renewal fees will apply. To apply Veterans must visit a and provide a certified or original copy of their DD214 (discharge papers).
Tennessee offers 64 distinctive license plates to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible Service members, Veterans, retired service members, and certain family members. Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply. Applicants can apply for Tennessee specialty license plates at their local county clerk’s office. A short description of some these license plates is listed below. Free Disabled Decal: Veterans who qualify for a disability license plate or placard can request a free decal that can be placed on any existing military or memorial license plate. This decal…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Specific eligibility and documentation requirements will apply. Applicants can apply for Tennessee specialty license plates at their local county clerk’s office.
The Tennessee Medal of Honor license plate is available for recipients of the Medal of Honor. Applicants must provide their DD214 or a letter of confirmation from the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services verifying they received the Medal of Honor. This license plate may be used on passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Plate Fees: Initial plate is free and there is no annual fee; Second plate is $26.50 (initial fee of $28.15); Subsequent plates are $26.50 (initial fee of $29.80)
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
The Tennessee Purple Heart license plate is available for recipients of the Purple Heart. Applicants must provide their DD214 or a letter of confirmation from the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services verifying they received the Purple Heart. This license plate may be used on passenger vehicles and motorcycles Plate Fees: Initial plate is free and there is no annual fee; Second plate is $26.50 (initial fee of $28.15); Subsequent plates are $26.50 (initial fee of $29.80)
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
The Tennessee Honorably Discharged license plate is available for Veterans who received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces. Applicants must provide proof of service and that they received an honorable discharge. This license plate may be used on passenger vehicles and motorcycles. This license plate has an initial fee of $29.80 and an annual fee of $26.50.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
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The Tennessee Gold Star Family license plate is available for the spouse, parent, sibling, or child of a service member who died in the line of duty while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or as a result of injuries they received while serving. Applicants must provide a DD1300 Report of Casualty. This license plate may be used on passenger vehicles and motorcycles. Plate Fees: Initial plate is free and there is no annual fee; Additional plates are $26.50 (initial fee of $29.80)
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Resident veterans the VA certifies as 100% service-connected disabled (or 30% disabled by reason of war service) can get a lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license for a one-time $10 fee.
Who qualifies
Tennessee resident: 100% service-connected, or 30%+ from war service.
Tennessee State Park Benefits for Service Members and Veterans
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On Veterans Day, Tennessee resident veterans get one free night of camping at any state park and one free round of golf at a state park course. Reserve camping at 1-888-867-2757.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Visit the for activity and reservation information.
Tennessee resident Veterans who are students at a Tennessee public institution of higher education are eligible to register for classes prior to the general student population. Early registration for Veterans uses the same procedures used by student athletes, disabled students, and honor students.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Honorary Tennessee High School Diplomas for War Time Veterans
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Honorary high school diplomas may be issued to Veterans who left a Tennessee high school before graduating to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, Korea, or Vietnam and received an Honorable Discharge. Veterans are not required to be a current resident of Tennessee at the time of the request. A surviving spouse or other immediate family member may request a diploma for deceased Veterans. Applicants must provide the following information: Honorable Discharge papers; Name of Veteran; Name of high school; Name of city of high school; Name of county of high school;…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
Applicants must provide the following information: Honorable Discharge papers; Name of Veteran; Name of high school; Name of city of high school; Name of county of high school; Year Veteran would have graduated; Address of Veteran; To request a diploma, applicants can contact their county school district or the Tennessee Department of Education.
Military Related Leave for Tennessee State Employees
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Tennessee state employees have several military related leave benefits; a short description of each is listed below. Leave for Military Duty: State employees who are members of a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces, are authorized 20 days of paid leave for military duty per calendar year. See section 11.03 at the “Learn more…” link below for more information. Leave for State Active Duty: Tennessee National Guard Service members called to state active duty may receive leave with pay for the duration of their active duty. See section 11.03 at the “Learn more…” link below for more…
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Tennessee American Job Centers provide employment assistance for Veterans and Service members leaving the military. Additionally, priority of service is given to those eligible for all programs funded completely or in part by the U.S. Department of Labor. Priority of service means that Veterans are entitled to preference over others for a service either earlier in time or, if the resource is limited, they receive access instead of those not eligible. Veteran employment assistance includes: Job search assistance; Job training; Workshops; Resume assistance; Internet access; Telephone access;…
Who qualifies
All Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible. Veterans must provide proof of military service (DD214, discharge papers, etc.) when applying for assistance.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Five state Veterans' Homes (Clarksville, Cleveland, Humboldt, Knoxville, Murfreesboro; Arlington coming) provide long-term skilled nursing and rehab care for eligible veterans and some family members. Main line (615) 895-8850.
Who qualifies
To be eligible for admission to a TSVH, Veterans must have received an honorable discharge from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces, require skilled nursing care, and meets at least one of the following requirements: Resident of Tennessee at time of admission; Born in Tennessee; Entered the U.S. Armed Forces from Tennessee; Tennessee address is official home of record on Veteran's military record; Immediate family member who serves as the primary caregiver if they are a Tennessee resident; Spouse or Gold Star Parents of an eligible Veteran may also be eligible for admission on a space available basis; For questions, more information or to start the admission process Veterans and their families may use the TSVH Online Contact Page or call a TSVH directly.
How to apply
Armed Forces from Tennessee; Tennessee address is official home of record on Veteran's military record; Immediate family member who serves as the primary caregiver if they are a Tennessee resident; Spouse or Gold Star Parents of an eligible Veteran may also be eligible for admission on a space available basis; For questions, more information or to start the admission process Veterans and their families may use the TSVH Online Contact Page or call a TSVH directly.
Tennessee has five state Veteran’s cemeteries that offer a dignified final resting place for Veterans and their eligible family members. Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Locations: Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery Address: 7931 McCrory Lane Nashville, TN 37221 Phone: 615-532-2238 Email: MTSV.Cemetery@tn.gov Two East Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries Address: 5901 Lyons View Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 and 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168 Knoxville, TN 37920 Phone: 865-577-3228 Email: ETSV.Cemetery@tn.gov West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill / Irene Road Memphis,…
Who qualifies
Eligibility requirements for burial at a Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery are the same as for VA National Cemeteries. Exact eligibility requirements can viewed at the . The following are the general eligibility requirements: Discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable, or; Died while serving on active duty, or; Served at least 20 years in the National Guard or U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and qualified for military retired pay (or would have qualified except death occurred before age 60), or; Reserve component Service members if they were activated for federal service, (active duty for training does not qualify); Spouses and dependents (burial of dependent children are limited to unmarried children under 21 years old, or 23 years old if a full-time student at an approved educational institution, or a child who develops a lifelong d
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
Safekeeping of Abandoned Tennessee Veterans Medals
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Abandoned military medals are held by the State Treasurer until the owner, owner's heirs or beneficiaries can be identified for the return of the medal. The Treasurer may appoint a custodian, such as a Veterans' organization, to hold the abandoned medals. Additional information can be found on the .
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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The Tennessee Fallen Heroes Medal may be awarded to Service members serving on active duty who were killed in action. The recipient's name will be entered into the case of the Tennessee Fallen Heroes Medal and will be awarded by the governor or the governor's designee to the immediate survivor of the recipient.
Who qualifies
Individuals eligible to receive the Tennessee Fallen Heroes Medal include all active duty Service members who are Tennessee residents whose death was under one of the following circumstances: Engaged in action against an enemy of the U.S.; Engaged in military support operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; Serving with friendly foreign forces in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force when the U.S. is not a belligerent party, or; Serving in a combat zone designated by presidential order; For more information or to apply please contact the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services.
How to apply
is not a belligerent party, or; Serving in a combat zone designated by presidential order; For more information or to apply please contact the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services.