Find a Cemetery by State
Map of Cemeteries in Tennessee
National Cemeteries in Tennessee
The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Cemetery Administration maintains 156 national cemeteries in 42 states and Puerto Rico as well as 35 soldiers' lots and monument sites. Please note that there is not a VA national cemetery in every state. You may also want to check the listing of VA grant-funded cemeteries in Tennessee.
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Chattanooga National Cemetery
1200 Bailey Ave Chattanooga, TN 37404 Burial Space: Open |
Phone: 423-855-6590 Fax: 423-855-6597 |
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Knoxville National Cemetery
939 Tyson St NW Knoxville, TN 37917 Burial Space: Cremation Only |
Phone: 423-855-6590 Fax: 423-855-6597 |
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Memphis National Cemetery
3568 Townes Ave Memphis, TN 38122 Burial Space: Cremation Only |
Phone: 901-386-8311 Fax: 901-382-0750 |
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Mountain Home National Cemetery
215 Heroes Dr Mountain Home, TN 37684 Burial Space: Open |
Phone: 423-979-3535 Fax: 423-979-3521 |
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Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex
Lake St W Mountain Home, TN 37684 Burial Space: Open |
Phone: 423-979-3535 Fax: 423-979-3521 |
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Nashville National Cemetery
1420 Gallatin Pike S Madison, TN 37115 Burial Space: Cremation Only |
Phone: 615-860-0086 Fax: 615-860-8691 |
VA Grant-Funded Cemeteries in Tennessee
Many states, territories and tribes have established VA Grant-Funded Veterans Cemeteries. Eligibility is similar to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries, but may include residency requirements. Even though they may have been established or improved with Government funds through VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, state, territory and tribal veterans cemeteries are operated and maintained by the states, territories or tribes. VA cannot answer your questions or comments about any of these state, territory or tribal veterans cemeteries. Please contact the specific cemetery for information.
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East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery - Gov. John Sevier Hwy
2200 E Gov. John Sevier Hwy 168 Knoxville, TN 37920 Burial Space: Open VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Contact: Kevin Knowles, Director Phone: 865-577-3228 Fax: 865-573-3630 |
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East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery - Lyons View Pike
5901 Lyons View Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 Burial Space: Closed VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Contact: Kevin Knowles, Director Phone: 865-577-3228 Fax: 865-594-5181 |
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Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
7931 McCrory Ln Nashville, TN 37221 Burial Space: Open VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Contact: Robert Million, Director Phone: 615-532-2238 Fax: 615-532-2241 |
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Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads
693 Wildersville Rd Parkers Crossroads, TN 38388 Burial Space: Open VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Contact: Dylan Kyle, Director Phone: 731-967-4127 Fax: 731-967-4130 |
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West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
4000 Forest Hill-Irene Rd Memphis, TN 38125 Burial Space: Open VA Grant-Funded: Yes |
Contact: Jennifer Heiselman, Director Phone: 901-543-7005 Fax: 901-543-7141 |
Cemetery Definitions
Definition of Burial Space
Burial Space: Open
This cemetery has space available to accommodate casketed and cremated remains.
Burial Space: Cremation Only
This cemetery has space available for cremated remains. We may be able to accommodate casketed remains in the same gravesite of previously interred family members.
Burial Space: Closed
- This cemetery is closed to new interments. The only interments that are being accepted are subsequent interments for Veterans or eligible family members in an existing gravesite.
- Periodically however, burial space may become available due to a canceled reservation or when a disinterment has been completed.
- When either of these two scenarios occurs the cemetery will assign such gravesites or columbarium niches to other eligible Veterans or family members at the time of the request.
- Since there is no way to know in advance when a gravesite may become available, please contact the cemetery at the time of need to inquire whether space is available.
Definition of VA Grant-Funded Cemetery
VA Grant-Funded Cemetery: Yes
- Grants are used only to establish, expand or improve Veterans cemeteries that are owned and operated by a state, territory or tribe. Aid is granted only to states, territories or tribes, not to private organizations, counties, cities, or other government agencies.
- VA can provide up to 100 percent of the development cost for an approved project. For establishment of new cemeteries, VA can provide for operating equipment as well. VA cannot pay for acquisition of land.
- Cemeteries established under the grant program must conform to the standards and guidelines pertaining to site selection, planning, and construction prescribed by VA.
- Cemeteries must be operated solely for the interment of Veterans and certain eligible family members (as defined in 38 CFR part 39.2 and 39.10).
- The administration, operation, and maintenance of these cemeteries is solely the responsibility of the state, territory or tribe.
