Veterans

Veterans

Benefits assistance, health care, housing, and support services for veterans and their families in Middle Tennessee.

Last verified: July 21, 2026

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Rutherford County Veterans Service Office

Local veterans service office providing benefits counseling, claims assistance, and referrals for veterans and their dependents.

Eligibility: Veterans and dependents

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Alvin C. York VA Medical Center

Full-service VA medical center in Murfreesboro offering primary care, mental health, specialty care, and more for eligible veterans.

Eligibility: Eligible veterans

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Operation Stand Down Tennessee

Comprehensive services for homeless and at-risk veterans in Middle Tennessee, including housing, employment, and benefits assistance.

Eligibility: Veterans in Middle TN

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Centerstone Military Services

Mental health and substance use treatment tailored for veterans, service members, and their families.

Eligibility: Veterans, service members, and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Veterans Crisis Line

Confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families. Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

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Eligibility: Veterans, service members, and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services

State agency providing benefits assistance, claims support, and veteran services across Tennessee.

Eligibility: TN veterans and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

American Legion — Murfreesboro Posts

Veterans service organization offering benefits assistance, community programs, and camaraderie for veterans and families.

Eligibility: Veterans and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

VFW Post — Rutherford County

Veterans of Foreign Wars post providing benefits assistance, community service, and support for combat veterans and families.

Eligibility: Combat veterans and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Tennessee

Free claims assistance, transportation to VA appointments, and advocacy for disabled veterans and their families.

Eligibility: Disabled veterans and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Tennessee Valley Healthcare System — Nashville VA

VA healthcare system serving eligible veterans in Middle Tennessee with comprehensive medical services.

Eligibility: Eligible veterans

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Centerstone Military — Veteran Peer Support

Peer support specialists and mental health services connecting veterans to community and recovery resources.

Eligibility: Veterans and service members

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services — Claims

Assistance with VA disability claims, appeals, and benefits enrollment for Tennessee veterans.

Eligibility: TN veterans

Last verified: July 21, 2026

HUD-VASH Program

HUD-VA Supportive Housing combines rental assistance vouchers with VA case management for homeless veterans.

Eligibility: Homeless veterans

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Volunteers of America — Veterans Services

Housing, employment, and supportive services for veterans and families in need.

Eligibility: Veterans and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

SSVF — Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services for very low-income veteran families.

Eligibility: Very low-income veteran families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Vet Center — Murfreesboro

Readjustment counseling, PTSD treatment, and community support for combat veterans and their families.

Eligibility: Combat veterans and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Tennessee PTSD Foundation

Support, resources, and advocacy for veterans and first responders living with PTSD.

Eligibility: Veterans and first responders with PTSD

Last verified: July 21, 2026

211 Tennessee — Veterans Services

Dial 211 to connect with veterans benefits, housing, and support services across Tennessee.

Eligibility: Veterans and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation

Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping combat veterans overcome PTSD and other mental health challenges. BKVF is not a crisis hotline or emergency mental healthcare provider. Anyone experiencing an acute mental health crisis should seek immediate assistance from a hospital or qualified crisis professional.

Eligibility: Combat veterans

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Veterans Mental Health Resources

An educational guide covering common mental health concerns among veterans, available support options, and ways veterans and their families can access appropriate care.

Eligibility: Veterans and their families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

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