Funeral plans announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Stephen Goin, WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · July 21, 2026 · 2 min read

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will be honored with funeral services in both Washington, D.C., and his native South Carolina next week, according to plans released by his family. The services will take place Tuesday, July 28, in Washington before moving to South Caro...

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While the funeral services for Sen. Lindsey Graham will take place in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, the impact of his legacy may still be felt in Nashville, particularly among the city's veterans and military families. As a senator with decades of service in the U.S. Air Force, Graham's commitment to military personnel and their families may have resonated with Nashville's own community of veterans. The presence of an Armed Forces Body Bearer Team and an F-16 flyover by the 169th Fighter Wing in his funeral procession underscores the respect and admiration for his military service. Nashville residents who have served in the military or have family members who have served may be interested in watching the livestream of the private ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda or the funeral service at Washington National Cathedral to pay their respects to the late senator.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Reading time: 2 min

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Funeral plans announced for Sen. Lindsey Graham

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