Federal Benefits
Available to all qualifying veterans nationwide
10 point Veteran preference in federal hiring
10 point Veteran preference in federal hiring
No cost health care and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities
No cost health care and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities (if income limits are met)
Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility
Travel allowance for scheduled appointments for care at a VA medical facility or VA authorized health care facility
Commissary and Exchange Privileges
Commissary and Exchange Privileges
Use of commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.
Use of commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.
No cost healthcare and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities
No cost healthcare and prescription drugs for service connected disabilities (if income limits are met)
Tennessee Benefits
Exclusive to veterans in Tennessee
Property Tax Relief
Provides property tax relief for disabled veterans and surviving spouses.
County Motor Vehicle Tax Relief
Waives county motor vehicle privilege taxes for qualifying veterans.
State Veterans Cemeteries
Provides burial services for veterans and eligible family members.
Special Vehicle License Plates
Distinctive plates for veterans and disabled veterans.
Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses and State Park Privileges
Free or reduced-cost recreational licenses and park access.
Veterans Employment Preference
Prioritizes veterans in public-sector hiring.
In-State Tuition for Veterans
Veterans eligible for VA education benefits pay in-state tuition at Tennessee public institutions.
Helping Heroes Grant
Lottery-funded grant providing $500-$1,000 per semester to post-9/11 veterans.
Tennessee STRONG Act
Last-dollar tuition reimbursement for Tennessee National Guard members.
Dependent Tuition Waiver (Deceased/POW/MIA)
Free tuition and fees for dependents of veterans killed in action or reported as POW/MIA.
Nonprofit & Community Programs
Programs from nonprofits and community organizations
Onward to Opportunity (O2O)
Free career training and certifications in technology, business, and customer service for transitioning service members and veterans.
Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA)
Free 17-week technology training program for transitioning service members and veterans leading to Microsoft certifications.
AWS re/Start
Free 12-week cloud computing skills training program preparing veterans for entry-level cloud roles.
Code Platoon
Immersive full-stack software engineering bootcamp for veterans and military spouses, with scholarship support.
VetsinTech Programs
Free technology training, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship programs exclusively for veterans.
Salesforce Military Program
Free Salesforce training and certification vouchers for veterans and military spouses entering the Salesforce ecosystem.