Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Eligibility Expands

Governor Bill Lee recently 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.

The new law broadens eligibility for interment in Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries to include individuals who served honorably in a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces, the Army National Guard, or the Air National Guard for at least eight years collectively, or who were called to service under state orders, regardless of length of service.  Eligible individuals are interred in Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries at no cost, ensuring their service is honored without placing a financial burden on their families.

The law maintains eligibility for veterans who already qualify under federal standards while extending access to additional Guard and Reserve members whose service may not have previously met federal interment requirements.

For more information go to the State of Tennessee Website and click on the Veterans tab.