Tennessee

Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability receive property tax relief on their primary residence, with the state reimbursing taxes on the first $175,000 of property value.

Surviving spouses of service members killed in action receive property tax relief on their primary residence.

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages or salary. The Hall Tax on investment income was fully repealed in 2021. All income including military retirement pay and VA disability compensation is state income tax-free.

Free DV license plates for disabled veterans. Veterans rated 100% disabled are also exempt from registration fees.

Specialty license plates available for Veteran, Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, POW, and branch-specific designs.

Covers remaining tuition and mandatory fees at Tennessee public colleges and universities for post-9/11 veterans who have exhausted federal GI Bill benefits.

Free tuition and fees at Tennessee public institutions for children (ages 17-23) of Tennessee veterans who are rated 100% permanently and totally disabled or who died as a result of service.

Merit-based scholarship available to all Tennessee residents including veteran dependents. Covers a significant portion of tuition at Tennessee public institutions.

Last-dollar scholarship covering community and technical college tuition for all Tennessee high school graduates, including veteran dependents.

Veterans receive in-state tuition at Tennessee public institutions regardless of residency status, per federal Section 702 requirements.

Tuition assistance at Tennessee public institutions for active members of the Tennessee Army or Air National Guard.

Honorably discharged veterans and disabled veterans receive preference in Tennessee state government hiring.

Priority of service at Tennessee American Job Centers with dedicated veteran employment representatives providing job search assistance.

Tennessee recognizes military experience toward professional licensing and offers expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability receive a free Sportsman License that includes all hunting and fishing privileges in Tennessee.

Tennessee resident veterans with 30% or greater service-connected disability receive reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses.

Active duty military personnel stationed in Tennessee may purchase resident hunting and fishing licenses at resident rates.

Tennessee has four VA Medical Centers in Memphis, Mountain Home (Johnson City), Murfreesboro, and Nashville (Tennessee Valley), plus an extensive network of CBOCs.

Skilled nursing and long-term care at state veterans homes in Murfreesboro, Humboldt, Clarksville, and Knoxville.

Free readjustment counseling at Vet Centers in Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville.

All Tennessee state parks offer free entry and parking on Veterans Day (November 11) to all veterans. Disabled veterans may also receive reduced camping fees.

Honorably discharged veterans can get a "VETERAN" designation on their Tennessee driver's license or ID card.

Free VA claims assistance through County Veteran Service Officers in all 95 Tennessee counties, helping with disability claims, appeals, pension, and survivor benefits.

Free burial for eligible veterans at East Tennessee (Knoxville), Middle Tennessee (Nashville), and West Tennessee (Memphis) state veterans cemeteries.

Specialized court programs for veterans facing criminal charges, available in Davidson County (Nashville), Shelby County (Memphis), and other jurisdictions.

Tennessee state employees who are Guard or Reserve members receive up to 20 days of paid military leave per year.