The American Legion, Department of Tennessee is currently assisting eligible families and responsible agencies in defraying the burial cost of indigent Tennessee veterans.  This program is designed to ensure that honorably discharged veterans (as annotated on DD Form 214) who are considered to be "indigent" are treated honorably upon their deaths and do not end up in a paupers grave.

Information required includes a signed letter from the funeral home director indicating that the veteran is indigent, a copy of the death certificate, a copy of the funeral bill showing both balance owed as well as all credits, and a copy of the service members DD 214.  All of this information must be provided within 90 days of the date of death.

Complete information can be obtained from the American Legion, Department of Tennessee, 215 8th Avenue North, Nashville, Tn  37203.  Their telephone number is (615) 254-0568.

The South Central Human Resource Agency will discontinue the service of providing Fingerprinting in our outlying service areas effective 30 June, 2008.  We will however continue the program at our Central Office location in Fayetteville every Monday and Thursday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm beginning July 14th, 2008. 

If you require fingerprinting, you must first register with the State.  This can be accomplished by visiting the Cogent Fingerprinting Website.  Registration may also be completed by phoning 1-877-862-2425.  If you have additional questions, please contact Judy McLeod or Amy Phillips at (931) 433-7182 ext 152.