Tennessee Veteran Benefits
Discover 16 state benefits available to Tennessee veterans based on your disability rating and service history.
Benefit Categories in Tennessee
🏛️Tax Benefits(4)
No State Income Tax
Any VeteranTennessee has no state income tax; military retirement pay, VA disability compensation, and TSP distributions are not taxed.
Learn more →Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans
100%+Reimbursement/exemption of property taxes on first $175,000 of market value for 100% P&T disabled veterans.
Value: $1,000-$3,000+/year
Learn more →County Motor Vehicle Privilege Tax Exemption
100%+Exemption from county motor vehicle privilege tax (wheel tax) for 100% disabled veterans and former POWs.
Value: $25-$100/year
Learn more →Specially Adapted Vehicle Tax Exemption
10%+Exemption from sales tax, registration fees, and local motor vehicle privilege taxes on vehicles donated/sold to disabled veterans with VA grants.
Value: Thousands in tax savings
Learn more →🎓Education & Training(5)
Helping Heroes Grant (Education)
Any Veteran$1,000/semester (full-time) or $500/semester (part-time) for up to 8 semesters for veterans with qualifying campaign medals.
Value: Up to $8,000 total
Learn more →In-State Tuition for Veterans
Any VeteranAll eligible veterans classified as out-of-state pay in-state tuition and fees at TN public institutions.
Value: $10,000-$20,000+/year savings
Learn more →Priority Class Registration for Veterans
Any VeteranVeteran students at TN public institutions may register for classes before the general student population.
Learn more →Tennessee STRONG Act (National Guard Tuition)
Any VeteranLast-dollar tuition reimbursement up to 100% of resident in-state tuition for TN National Guard members.
Learn more →Dependent/Spouse Tuition Waiver (Deceased/POW Veterans)
Any VeteranComplete waiver of tuition and fees at TN state-owned colleges for dependents of veterans killed in action, deceased from service, or POW/MIA.
Value: $8,000-$13,000/year
Learn more →🏥Healthcare(1)
State Veterans Homes (Skilled Nursing Care)
Any VeteranSkilled nursing care at six state-operated veterans homes across Tennessee.
Learn more →💼Employment(1)
State Employment Hiring Preference (TEAM Act)
Any VeteranGuaranteed interview for state preferred-service positions, hiring preference when qualifications are equal, and 60 months layoff credit.
Learn more →🚗Transportation(1)
Free Disabled Veteran License Plate
100%+One free registration and license plate for a motor vehicle owned by a 100% P&T disabled veteran.
Value: $30-$100/year
Learn more →🌲Recreation & Parks(3)
State Park Off-Season Camping and Cabin Discount (All Veterans)
Any Veteran50% off overnight cabin and camping stays during off-season (December 1 through February 28/29) for honorably discharged Tennessee resident veterans.
Value: 50% off-season savings
Learn more →Disabled Veteran Hunting and Fishing License
30%+Lifetime sport fishing and hunting license for a one-time $10 fee for TN resident veterans rated 100% P&T or 30%+ from wartime service.
Value: $10 one-time (lifetime license)
Learn more →State Park Discounts (100% Disabled Veterans)
100%+50% off camping and overnight cabin lodging fees year-round for 100% disabled TN resident veterans.
Value: 50% off lodging
Learn more →⚑Burial & Memorial(1)
State Veterans Cemetery Burial
Any VeteranFree burial at Tennessee state veterans cemeteries including plot, grave opening/closing, headstone, and perpetual care.
Learn more →2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
Monthly payment amounts effective December 1, 2025. These federal rates apply to all Tennessee veterans.
| Rating | Veteran Alone | With Spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 | $617.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 | $882.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 | $1,241.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | $1,566.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 | $1,961.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 | $2,277.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 | $2,559.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | $4,158.17 |
Rates for 10-20% are the same regardless of dependents. Dependent additions apply at 30%+. View complete rate tables →
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