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Weakley County, TN Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Weakley County Veterans Service Office

Weakley County Veterans Service Office

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Dresden

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Area served: Weakley County. Physical office: Dresden, Weakley County.

116 W Main Street, Room 107, Dresden, TN 38225

M-F 8:00-4:30 Appts Recommended

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Getting help in Weakley County

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Veterans in Weakley County

The ACS estimates about 1,690, give or take 301 civilian veterans in Weakley County.

Among Tennessee's 95 counties and equivalents, Weakley County ranks 50th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureWeakley CountyTennesseeUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating29 percent

below the Tennessee share; below the national share.

32 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher13 percent

below the Tennessee share; the same rounded estimate as the national share.

15 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Weakley County number about 444, give or take 122; their 26 percent share is above Tennessee's 24 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 12 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Weakley County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Weakley County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Weakley County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureWeakley CountyTennesseeUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$35,523 ± $4,821$50,955 ± $656$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$30,664 ± $1,097$37,180 ± $149$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over13.7% ± 6.2 points7.9% ± 0.4 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over45.7% ± 11.4 points32.7% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6472.4% ± 13.6 points72.1% ± 0.9 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.7% ± 7.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over84.2% ± 6.5 points94.8% ± 0.3 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over14.8% ± 4.5 points28.4% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 2,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Weakley County

VA reports 606 veterans in Weakley County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent117
30 to 40 percent77
50 to 60 percent78
70 to 90 percent185
100 percent149

FY2019: 467 recipients. Change to FY2025: +139.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Weakley County

In 2025, lenders reported 63 VA-backed home loans out of 551 home loans made in Weakley County (11.4% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $240,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 578, give or take 210) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 370, give or take 124).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Weakley County

VA reported about $15.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $9.9 million in medical care spending in Weakley County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

Outside Tennessee, in Poplar Bluff, MO, John J. Pershing Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) is Weakley County's second-nearest medical center, about 100 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Weakley County is Memphis Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Memphis, TN, about 111 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Nashville RO (station 320); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Mound City National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
141 State Highway 37 Mound City, IL 62963
618-694-1391

About 59.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads (opens in a new tab)
693 Wildersville Rd Parkers Crossroads, TN 38388
731-967-4127

About 40.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Weakley County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Weakley County.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Jackson/West Tennessee CoC counted 13 veterans experiencing homelessness (2 sheltered, 11 unsheltered).

TN-507 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).

The HUD workbook reports 8 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Marion VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 618-997-5311. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Weakley County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Weakley County

  • Martin (city): about 10,915 residents
  • Dresden (town): about 2,943 residents
  • Greenfield (city): about 2,264 residents
  • Gleason (town): about 1,159 residents
  • Sharon (town): about 1,036 residents
More places (2)
  • Palmersville (unincorporated community): about 114 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Dukedom (unincorporated community): about 92 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Tennessee benefits

Tennessee calculates property tax relief on up to $175,000 of primary residence market value for qualifying veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability.

Tennessee waives the annual state specialty plate registration fee for one plate for qualifying veterans rated 100 percent permanent and total service-connected.

See every Tennessee benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file

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Nearby counties

Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Weakley County

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Laura Keeton

Attorney · Huntingdon · TN · About 28 miles away

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 40487

4.3 · 39 reviews · Firm rating

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Louis Ringger

Attorney · Jackson · TN · About 49 miles away

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 58195

4.5 · 11 reviews · Firm rating

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Alissa Gay

Attorney · Jackson · TN · About 49 miles away

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 24893

5.0 · 1 reviews · Firm rating

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