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Tennessee veteran benefits

Tennessee supports veterans through property-tax relief, education grants, employment services, long-term care, and local claims assistance.

Search all state benefits Visit Tennessee Department of Veterans Services ↗

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Every summary below links to the responsible public agency. Eligibility rules can be case-specific, so use this page as a map and confirm details at the source before acting.

TNTaxes

Disabled Veteran Property-Tax Relief

Eligibility snapshot

Qualifying veterans with a total and permanent service-connected disability or specified severe service-connected disabilities; certain surviving spouses

Tennessee reimburses local property tax on a qualifying principal residence up to statutory limits. It is relief on an approved portion, not necessarily every dollar of tax.

Next moveStart with the county trustee or city collecting official and submit the required VA certification.

TNEducation

Helping Heroes Grant

Eligibility snapshot

Qualifying Tennessee veterans with honorable service and designated campaign or expeditionary recognition

The grant provides semester-based assistance for eligible veterans enrolled at participating Tennessee institutions, subject to enrollment and academic requirements.

Next moveReview current award rules and apply through the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation portal.

TNEmployment

Veteran Employment Services

Eligibility snapshot

Tennessee veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses

American Job Centers provide priority of service and specialized employment support for eligible veterans and spouses.

Next moveContact a Tennessee American Job Center and ask for veteran employment services.

TNHousing

Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes

Eligibility snapshot

Admission depends on veteran or eligible family status, Tennessee connection, clinical need, and available care

State veterans’ homes provide skilled nursing and related care at multiple Tennessee locations.

Next moveContact the preferred home for an eligibility and clinical-admission review.

TNClaims support

State Veterans Services Offices

Eligibility snapshot

Tennessee veterans and eligible dependents or survivors

State and county offices provide accredited help filing disability, pension, survivor, and other benefit claims.

Next moveSchedule an appointment with a Veterans Resource Coordinator and bring relevant service and medical records.