Spousal Veterans' Preference provides eligible spouses and surviving spouses of qualifying veterans with preference in the hiring process for Preferred Service positions with Tennessee State Government.
To qualify, you must be the spouse of a veteran who is 100% service-connected disabled or permanently and totally disabled, or the surviving spouse of a veteran who died in the line of duty and has not remarried.
To receive Spousal Veterans' Preference, you must submit the following documentation:
- A copy of the veteran's DD214 (Member 4 or Service 2) or another official document showing an honorable discharge.
- Proof that you are a qualified Tennessee voter or have resided in Tennessee for the two years preceding your application.
- Documentation verifying the veteran's qualifying disability or death in the line of duty, as applicable.
Important: All required documentation must be attached to your application to receive Spousal Veterans' Preference.
For more information, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy (DOHR Policy 12-007).
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