Veterans of Foreign Wars, District 1, Department of Tennessee

04/02/2026

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02/27/2026

More about the Medication Impact rule rescission.

Official change can be found here: Change to 38 CFR 4:10 The VA has officially rescinded the interim final rule on "Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication," and I want to take a moment to recognize the veteran service organizations that made their voices heard and helped make that happen. When the

02/27/2026

The Medication Impact rule concerning benefits has been reascended, and becomes effective formally on Friday, February 27.

The rule is rescinded! After intense pressure from the veteran community, to include VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will officially rescind its disability rating rule change. We thank VA for listening to all of us. https://bit.ly/4sxvEWv

02/22/2026

Go to the Action Corps section of National's site to message your elected officials on this issue!

This isn’t about policy language. It’s about people.

If the Major Richard Star Act would change your life, even by one dollar, tell us how. Your story puts real faces behind this legislation. That’s what moves Congress.

Share your story here: https://bit.ly/49dxdls

02/19/2026

Hear the VFW Voice of Democracy 2025 Tennessee winner here!

Listen to your state's winning essay from the VFW's Voice of Democracy competition.

01/08/2026

The goals of our organization for our elected leaders...

The VFW’s 2026 Priority Goals are in. We’re committed to ensuring members of Congress and meet the obligation to our nation’s veterans, service members, survivors and military families. This includes opposing any effort to cut or reduce veteran benefits.

Learn about our top legislative initiatives: https://www.vfw.org/advocacy/national-legislative-service

01/02/2026

From all the officers, Happy New Year!

Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year! May 2026 be our best year yet.

12/25/2025

From the Commander in Chief, and all Department officers,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

09/23/2023

One day event, Oct. 4. Prevent Veteran su***des.

In his Su***de Prevention Awareness Month proclamation, Gov. Bill Lee stated, "Tennessee veterans, active-duty military, and National Guardsmen face a disproportionate risk...compared to the general population, with more dying from su***de than combat." Because of this reality, Commissioner Tommy Baker has made su***de prevention a top priority since he started his tenure at TDVS.

Curious about how you can participate in this effort in your community? Join us at the first annual TDVS Advocacy Summit in Knoxville!

Don't miss this FREE event, but act fast – space is limited to the first 200 registrants. Register here:

https://ow.ly/qPiw50POiJM
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09/23/2023

Middle and high schoolers wanting to be part of VFW’s national scholarship contests need to finish their essays and apply for the Voice of Democracy or Patriot’s Pen by the end of October. The deadline is set for Oct. 31 at midnight.