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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Wreath ceremony begins at 11 AM CT.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button.

Thank you so much for supporting West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

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Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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Location Information

TNWTCM - West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
4000 Forest Hill/ Irene Rd
Memphis, TN 38125, United States
Veteran Graves: 29,000
Coverage Goal: 29,000
Wreaths So Far: 1,782
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Bud Vinson, GLENDA WOTHERS
Contact Location: 

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for helping Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

TN0004 - For All Vets

Welcome to Wreaths Across America! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

TN0293 - River City Chapter, NSDAR

Welcome to River City Chapter, NSDAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

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