Murfreesboro residents have until Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, to submit a local veteran for the City of Murfreesboro's Hometown Heroes Veterans Day Recognition program. Submissions will be shown on the CityTV video bulletin board and on digital signage in city buildings during Veterans Day week, Nov. 9-13.
The city opened the submission period on Oct. 1 with an online form on its website.
When is the deadline to nominate a veteran for Hometown Heroes?
The city lists these dates:
- Submission period: Oct. 1-16, 2026
- Veterans Day Recognition Week: Nov. 9-13, 2026
Veterans Day itself falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the middle of the recognition week.
How do I submit a veteran for Hometown Heroes?
Submissions go through the city's online Veterans Day Recognition form. The form asks for:
- The veteran's full name, as it should appear
- Branch of service: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Guard or Reserve Component
- Rank or title
- Years of service, with beginning and end dates
- An optional photo
- Submitter information: name, phone number, email address and relationship to the veteran (self, spouse, child or family member, friend or other)
The person submitting must certify that the information is accurate and authorize the city to display the veteran's name, photograph, branch of service and years served on a Veterans Day recognition banner. The form also requires an electronic signature and date.
Veterans can submit themselves; "Self (Veteran)" is one of the relationship options on the form.
What kind of photo should I include?
A photo is optional. The city asks for a military portrait, which it prefers, or a professional civilian photograph. The photo requirements are:
- High-resolution image, minimum 300 dpi
- Vertical orientation preferred
- Veteran centered in the photograph
- JPEG or PNG format
The form notes that progress cannot be saved, a reCAPTCHA must be completed before submitting, and submitters cannot receive an email copy, so it helps to have the details and photo ready before starting.
Where will the veterans be featured?
Submitted veterans will be featured on the CityTV video bulletin board and on digital signage in City of Murfreesboro buildings during Veterans Day week, Nov. 9-13. The city's announcement does not say whether there is a limit on the number of veterans featured.
Are city offices closed on Veterans Day?
The City of Murfreesboro's Parks and Recreation administrative office lists Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) as a closed day on its 2026 holiday schedule. Hours at individual facilities may differ, and the city's Hometown Heroes announcement does not address closures for other departments.
More Veterans Day events around Murfreesboro
Later that week, the first Rutherford County Veterans Day Parade travels down Main Street from MTSU to the Public Square on Saturday, Nov. 14. MTSU was recently ranked No. 6 for Best Colleges for Veterans in the South, covered in MTSU's latest national rankings. For a place to reflect on military history, the Stones River National Battlefield guide covers one of the area's most significant sites, and more local happenings are collected in the Murfreesboro events guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Murfreesboro Hometown Heroes program?
Hometown Heroes is the City of Murfreesboro's Veterans Day Recognition program. Residents submit local veterans, who are then featured on CityTV and digital signage in city buildings during Veterans Day week.
When is the Hometown Heroes deadline?
Submissions are accepted Oct. 1-16, 2026.
When will the veterans be displayed?
During Veterans Day Recognition Week, Nov. 9-13, 2026.
What information do I need to nominate a veteran?
The veteran's full name, branch of service, rank or title, years of service with beginning and end dates, and an optional photo, plus the submitter's name, phone number and email address.
Can a veteran nominate himself or herself?
Yes. The city's form includes "Self (Veteran)" as a relationship option.
Sources: City of Murfreesboro: Honor a Local Veteran This Veterans Day, City of Murfreesboro: Veterans Day Recognition form, City of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation: office hours and holiday schedule.
*Illustration: AI-generated image; not an actual Murfreesboro veteran or city display.*