Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts in Tennessee

As Veterans Day comes around this year, I would like to say thank you for your service. I hope you receive the respect and honor you earned for serving your country and your community. 

I wanted to write up a little something to break down Veterans Day discounts and deals for our service members and their families living in Tennessee. These discounts will be just part of our main list, which shows all the free meals and discounts available on Veterans Day. Though I want you and your families to have the best Veterans Day possible, know that while our sources are reputable, some of these discounts may differ from previous years; locations may vary and are subject to change. 

If you want a more in-depth look at planning your Veterans Day from start to finish to help you maximize your discounts, check out our Veterans Day Discount Day Planner.  

Veterans Day Breakfast Deals

For Veterans Day, here are some deals at popular breakfast spots.

• Dennys: Active and retired veterans can enjoy a free Original Grand Slam from 5 am to noon.
• Shoney’s: Veterans can enjoy a free Breakfast Bar from opening until 11 am.
• The Pancake Pantry: Veterans eat free all day from 6 am to 2 pm.  
• Starbucks: Active military members, veterans, and their spouses can enjoy a free hot or cold tall coffee drink. 
• IHOP: Veterans can enjoy free Red, White, and Blue Pancakes.

Veterans Day Free Meals When You Dine-In for Lunch or Dinner

Here are some restaurants around Tennessee and the South where veterans and military service members can get a free meal. 

• Logan’s Roadhouse: Logan’s Roadhouse offers veterans a free meal from a special menu. 
• Jefferson’s Restaurant: Veterans and active-service members can enjoy a free meal.    
• Chili’s Bar & Grill: Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu.
• Applebee’s: Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu.
• Taziki’s Mediterranean Café: Veterans can get a free chicken gyros. 
• Cledis Burgers & Beer (Nashville): Veterans can get offered a free “American Hero” meal (burger, fries, and a drink) with a valid military ID at their location(s). 
• Corner 16 (Knoxville): Veterans can enjoy some free meals. 
• Olive Garden: Veterans receive a free meal from a select menu. The breadsticks, soup, or salad are included.   
• Texas Roadhouse: Veterans receive a free meal voucher. 
• Bob Evans: Offers a free meal from a special menu for veterans.

Veterans Day Fast Food Discounts

If you want something a little less niche and you cannot get to your local places, here are some fast-food discounts.

• Chipotle: From 4 pm to 8 pm, veterans get a BOGO deal: buy a meal, get a second for free. 
• McDonald’s: While McDonald’s typically doesn’t offer a nationwide discount for all locations, in and around the Knoxville area, they have sometimes offered a discounted or free meal with a valid military ID. It’s worth asking about if you’re out and about!
• Wendy’s: At special locations, Wendy’s offers veterans a free breakfast combo.
• Chicken Salad Chick: Veterans can get a free meal and drink. 
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans can enjoy a free order of 10 boneless wings and regular fries. 
• Little Casear’s Pizza: Veterans can enjoy a complimentary Lunch Combo (slices and a drink). 
• Red Lobster: Veterans and active service members can enjoy a free “Shrimp & Chips.”

Veterans Day Entertainment Discounts in Tennessee

Now, Veterans Day discounts don’t stop at food. Several places in the state want to honor your service with either free or discounted admission. Those deals offer a great chance to spend time with the family. 

• Nashville Zoo: The Sunday before Veterans Day, the zoo will host a Military Appreciation Day that is free for veterans, active-duty service members, and their immediate families. Normal parking fees will apply. 
• Tennessee Aquarium: Veterans get free admission. 
• Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Veterans and up to three family members get free admission. 
• National Museum of African American Music: Veterans get $2 off the $33 admission price.  
• Annual Veterans Day Parade: The parade starts at 11 am. The route goes through Broadway from 13th Avenue to 1st Avenue. It is free to attend.

Final Thoughts

Again, I want to say thank you for your service and the sacrifices that you have made for this country. As a reminder, don’t forget to bring your Military ID with you to these restaurants and entertainment spots so you can receive your deals and discounts. You will not want to miss out.