Employment Benefits for Veterans in Tennessee

Veterans' Preference for State Employment

Under the TEAM Act, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a preferred state position are guaranteed an interview, and receive preference when qualifications are otherwise equal to a non-veteran applicant.

Eligibility: Veterans applying for eligible State of Tennessee positions; certain spouses and unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who were 100% disabled or died in the line of duty also qualify (subject to residency/voter requirements).

Estimated value: Guaranteed interview plus hiring preference for State of Tennessee jobs

How to apply: Claim veterans' preference when applying for state jobs and submit proof of eligibility (such as your DD-214) to the Department of Human Resources.