- Type of help
- DAV National Service Office
- Location
- Brentwood
DAV National Service Officers provide free help with VA benefits claims and appeals.
7100 Commerce Way, Suite 100, Brentwood, TN 37027Hours are not confirmed. Call before visiting.
Local help and county facts
Williamson County, TN Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address
Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Williamson in Tennessee.
Offices for Williamson County
Williamson County Veterans Service Office
Williamson County Veterans Service Office
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Franklin
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm how to get help.
Area served: Williamson County. Physical office: Franklin, Williamson County.
1320 West Main Street, Room 102, Franklin, TN 37064T-Th 8:00-4:00
For statewide phone and remote help, see the Tennessee directory.
Getting help in Williamson County
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Call (833) 387-1649Veterans in Williamson County
The ACS estimates about 9,870, give or take 720 civilian veterans in Williamson County.
By ACS estimates, Williamson County has the 9th largest veteran population among Tennessee's 95 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Williamson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 24 percent below the Tennessee share; below the national share. | 32 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 11 percent below the Tennessee share; below the national share. | 15 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Williamson County number about 2,950, give or take 266; their 30 percent share is above Tennessee's 24 percent.
Williamson County has about 876, give or take 246 veterans under 35; both the county and Tennessee round to a 9 percent share.
Williamson County has about 675, give or take 199 women veterans, making up 7 percent of its veterans compared with 10 percent in Tennessee.
Income, work and education in Williamson County
| Measure | Williamson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $76,759 ± $8,931 | $50,955 ± $656 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $60,729 ± $1,274 | $37,180 ± $149 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 4.0% ± 2.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 21.4% ± 3.4 points | 32.7% ± 0.5 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 81.5% ± 4.2 points | 72.1% ± 0.9 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 1.2% ± 1.7 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.4% ± 1.8 points | 94.8% ± 0.3 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 55.9% ± 4.0 points | 28.4% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 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 more veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 10,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Williamson County
VA reports 3,109 veterans in Williamson County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 659 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 371 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 366 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 883 |
| 100 percent | 830 |
FY2019: 2,124 recipients. Change to FY2025: +985.
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 Williamson County
In 2025, lenders reported 294 VA-backed home loans out of 8,208 home loans made in Williamson County (3.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $824,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $1,029,250. 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).
When they served
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 2,910, give or take 372) and post-9/11 only (about 2,030, give or take 387).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Williamson County
VA reported about $75.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $39.6 million in medical care spending in Williamson County for FY2025.
Nearest VA locations
VA medical center
Nashville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212-2637
New-patient wait for mental health: 30 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 0 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 18 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA clinic
Charlotte Avenue VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1919 Charlotte Avenue, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37203-2219
New-patient wait for primary care: 43 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 19 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Vet Center
Nashville Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2501 McGavock Pike, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37214
about 25 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA regional benefit office
Nashville VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
7100 Commerce Way, Brentwood, TN 37027
about 7 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Williamson County is Alvin C. York Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Murfreesboro, TN, about 29 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Williamson County is Clarksville Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Clarksville, TN, about 52 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
Chattanooga National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1200 Bailey Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404
423-855-6590
About 108.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only
Nashville National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1420 Gallatin Pike S Madison, TN 37115
615-860-0086
About 25.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery
Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
7931 McCrory Ln Nashville, TN 37221
615-532-2238
About 14.9 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 Williamson County
Formerly Used Defense Sites
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another 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, Central Tennessee CoC counted 3 veterans experiencing homelessness (0 sheltered, 3 unsheltered).
TN-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 50 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 Nashville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 615-327-4751. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Williamson County
- Operation Stand Down Tennessee: (615) 248-1981; (931) 896-2184
- Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System: 1-877-567-6051
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Veterans treatment courts in Williamson County
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Williamson County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Cities and towns in Williamson County
- Franklin (city): about 87,133 residents
- Brentwood (city): about 45,556 residents
- Nolensville (town): about 15,074 residents
- Fairview (city): about 10,009 residents
- Thompson's Station (town): about 8,294 residents
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
- VA disability calculator
- Back pay calculator
- Tennessee veteran benefits
- Claims guide
- Presumptive conditions
- Condition guides
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.
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
Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
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Sources and method
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
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