UC Vets Will Benefit From New State Resource Portal
Tennessee launching a new statewide portal to provide veterans and their families with streamlined access to resources including housing, food, and financial assistance. Putnam County Veteran Service Officer Mark Harris said the Veterans Connect portal allows users to search for specific services by zip code to find immediate help within their local communities. Harris said […]
State Aiming For Next Round Of Funding For UC Veterans Cemetery
The State Department of Veteran Services will once again seek funding for the Upper Cumberland Veterans Cemetery. The project was not selected for federal funding last year. Commissioner Tommy Baker said the project ranked 66th on the priority list. Only 44 were funded. “We did not make the cut in FY ’22,” Baker said. “So, […]
Putnam Commission Chair Wants To Improve Access To Veteran Services
Putnam County Commission Chair Mike Atwood said he wants to explore more funding in the county’s budget for veteran services. Atwood said the county currently employs two service officers. Atwood said there are times when their availability is limited. “I just think there is some things that we can do to improve the service,” Atwood […]
