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Charlie Kirk sign removed from Tenn. highway after veterans object
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Holly Lehren , NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Signs honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk are being removed from a Sumner County highway after Vietnam veterans objected to their placement.The Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs had been installed in June earlier this year along State Route 386, which is also designated as Vietnam Veter...
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Key takeaway The Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs had been installed in June earlier this year along State Route 386, which is also designated as Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.
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The removal of the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs from State Route 386, also known as Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, brings to a close a contentious issue that had sparked anger and frustration among local Vietnam veterans. The decision to relocate the signs to Long Hollow Pike in Goodlettsville is a welcome resolution, one that acknowledges the sacrifices of Sumner County's fallen service members. By moving the designation, state officials are ensuring that the original intent of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard remains intact, honoring the 25 county residents who died in the Vietnam War. This outcome is a testament to the power of community advocacy, as local veterans made their voices heard and prompted a reversal of the initial decision. The new location will allow for a separate tribute to Charlie Kirk, without diminishing the memory of those who served and died in the Vietnam War.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Signs honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk are being removed from a Sumner County highway after Vietnam veterans objected to their placement.The Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs had been installed in June earlier this year along State Route 386, which is also designated as Vietnam Veter...
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