Eligibility for Interment at Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries

Veterans who served on active duty and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are generally eligible for interment.

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

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Veterans who served on active duty and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable are generally eligible for interment. This includes veterans discharged before September 7, 1980 with any active-duty service, and post-1980 veterans who served the minimum required period. Guard and Reserve members with qualifying service are also eligible.

Restrictions

Pre-September 7, 1980 veterans need any active-duty service with non-dishonorable discharge. Post-1980 veterans need minimum service period. Guard/Reserve with federal active-duty service qualifies.

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