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Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

Coverage of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 2 · 11:38 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 21:50 UTC
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  • POLITICSJul 23 · 21:50 UTCWPLN NASHVILLE
    Tennessee moves Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway after outcry from veterans

    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.

  • POLITICSJul 23 · 19:37 UTCWTVF NEWSCHANNEL5 NASHVILLE
    Charlie Kirk memorial signs moved from Tenn. highway after lawmakers receive pushback from Vietnam veterans

    Memorial signs honoring Charlie Kirk were relocated from a Tennessee highway designated as Vietnam Veterans Boulevard after pushback from local veterans. The Tennessee Department of Transportation moved the signs following a request from bill sponsors, despite the legislature not being in session. The original placement sparked frustration among veterans who were not consulted.

  • POLITICSJul 22 · 22:23 UTCNYT US
    ‘Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway’ Signs Face Backlash From Vietnam Veterans

    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.

  • POLITICSJul 21 · 15:47 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    Charlie Kirk sign removed from Tennessee highway after veterans object

    Signs honoring Charlie Kirk were removed from a Tennessee highway after Vietnam veterans objected to their placement on a road dedicated to 25 Sumner County service members who died in the Vietnam War. The designation will now be relocated to Long Hollow Pike in Goodlettsville, following objections that veterans were not consulted before the original placement.

  • POLITICSJul 20 · 21:32 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs to be relocated after Vietnam veterans object to sharing space

    Signs for the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway in Tennessee are being relocated after Vietnam veterans objected to sharing space on a roadway dedicated to fallen service members. The original signs on State Route 386, known as Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, were moved to Long Hollow Pike after veterans were not consulted and expressed frustration. The Tennessee Department of Transportation stated it will follow legislative direction for signage.

  • POLITICSJul 20 · 17:29 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Here’s why Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs are being moved from Vietnam Veterans Boulevard in Tennessee

    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.

  • POLITICSJul 18 · 00:20 UTCWZTV FOX17 NASHVILLE
    Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs to be moved

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

  • POLITICSJul 2 · 11:38 UTCWZTV FOX17 NASHVILLE
    Veterans speak out after part of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard renamed after Charlie Kirk

    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.