State Route 386
Coverage of State Route 386 in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.