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Second Annual Veterans' Workshop Coming to Nashville

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | 11:52 am
NASHVILLE – U.S. Congressman Jim Cooper (TN-5) will partner with the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs and several Veteran Service Organizations for the Second Annual Veterans’ Workshop.  The Middle Tennessee Veterans Outreach Event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and run through 1:00 p.m. (CDT) on Tuesday, May 22 at the Hall of Flags Drill Hall at the Tennessee National Guard Armory at 3041 Sidco Drive in Nashville.  All active duty military personnel, veterans and their families are welcome to attend.
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Governor Haslam Proclaims May 11 Military Spouse Day

Thursday, May 10, 2012 | 01:50 pm
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and state Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder today announced May 11, 2012 is Military Spouse Day. The day of recognition for military spouses is observed throughout the country to include Tennessee.
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Community Members Express Interest for a State Veterans Cemetery Near Madison County

Friday, May 04, 2012 | 04:23 pm

Steering Committee Is Formed To Acquire Suitable Land

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs announced the initiative to establish a new state veterans cemetery in or near Madison County. TDVA has submitted a pre-application grant to the National Cemetery Administration for federal funding of the architectural design, engineer support and construction costs. However, funding for land acquisition must be raised through donations as well as city, county and state funding.

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TDVA to Host Veteran Outreach Event in Henry County to Serve Several Communities

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 | 09:53 am

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with federal, state, and local agencies as well as other Veterans Service Organizations in Henry County to offer a veterans outreach event for Henry, Benton, Carroll, and Weakley County veterans and their families.  The large event will be hosted at the Henry County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

 
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TDVA Hosts First Annual Tennessee Women Veterans Summit

Saturday, April 28, 2012 | 01:30 pm

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder hosted the First Annual Women’s Veterans Summit today in Nashville. The inaugural event was co-sponsored by the Women Veterans of America Chapter 20. 

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Tennessee Soldier Succumbs to Combat Injuries

Friday, April 27, 2012 | 12:33 pm
Specialist Jason Edens
Specialist Jason Edens
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder respectfully announce the loss of Tennessee soldier, Specialist Jason K. Edens of Franklin.
 
Edens died on April 26, in Bethesda, Maryland from wounds he sustained during an enemy attack on his unit in Laghman province in Afghanistan on April 15. The 22-year old Williamson County native was an Infantryman assigned to 1st Squadron, 13th Calvary Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas.
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TDVA to Host the First Annual Women's Veterans Summit in Nashville

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 | 01:33 pm
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder will emcee the First Annual Women’s Veterans Summit at the Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville-Airport on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The all-day event will include U.S. Congressman Diane Black, several prominent women veteran speakers, entertainment from Country Music Legend Lee Greenwood, and recognition of the Woman Veteran of the Year. World War II United States Army Veteran Laura Rhodes will also be in attendance during the morning session. The 101-year old Lake County native currently resides at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, but will make a special appearance at this weekend’s inaugural Women’s Veterans Summit.
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Tennessee Fallen Soldier Remembered and Recognized in North Carolina

Thursday, April 19, 2012 | 12:00 pm
Captain Joshua Lawrence has been posthumously awarded the Tennessee Fallen Heroes Medal
Captain Joshua Lawrence has been posthumously awarded the Tennessee Fallen Heroes Medal
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder posthumously awarded the Tennessee Fallen Heroes Medal to Captain Joshua Sean Lawrence of Nashville today. The medal was presented to Captain Lawrence’s widow, Brittany Lawrence at her workplace, Nationwide Marketing Group in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
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TDVA to Receive Blue Star Memorial Marker at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 | 10:00 am
 
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder will accept a Blue Star Memorial Marker donated by the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. The Blue Star Memorial Marker will be dedicated during a ceremony with TFGC officials, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and representatives with TDVA.
 
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