Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway

Tennessee officials relocated the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signage after Vietnam veterans expressed concerns. The highway, previously known as Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, was renamed to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah. Veterans criticized the change as disrespectful, leading to a move of the signs to Long Hollow Pike.

New 'Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway' signs on Tennessee State Route 386, previously designated as Vietnam Veterans Boulevard for nearly 40 years, have sparked backlash from Vietnam veterans.

Signs honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk were removed from a Tennessee highway after Vietnam veterans objected to their placement. The signs, installed along a road honoring 25 Sumner County Vietnam War service members, were relocated to a different location following complaints from veterans who were not consulted. Sumner County officials acknowledged the veterans' concerns and adjusted the memorial designation.

Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs on Tennessee's State Route 386 are being relocated after Vietnam veterans objected to the designation sharing space with Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, which honors 25 local service members who died in the Vietnam War. The signs will be moved to Long Hollow Pike in Goodlettsville, following a decision by State Rep. Johnny Garrett. Tennessee lawmakers have also enacted legislation named after Charlie Kirk, including the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act.

Signs designating part of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway were recently installed but are now being removed.

Vietnam veterans are speaking out after part of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard in Sumner County was renamed the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway. Veterans express concerns about the renaming.