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Vietnam veterans force removal, relocate Charlie Kirk signs

7/21/2026

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Sumner County removed the Charlie Kirk memorial signs from State Route 386 after Vietnam veterans objected.
Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield announced the designation will be moved to Long Hollow Pike in Goodlettsville.
Mansfield said veterans were angry because they were not consulted and blamed Rep. Johnny Garrett for selecting the location.
The signs had been installed in June on State Route 386, which also bears the Vietnam Veterans Boulevard name honoring 25 local service members.

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Sumner County removed the Charlie Kirk memorial signs from State Route 386 after Vietnam veterans objected.
Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield announced the designation will be moved to Long Hollow Pike in Goodlettsville.
Mansfield said veterans were angry because they were not consulted and blamed Rep. Johnny Garrett for selecting the location.
The signs had been installed in June on State Route 386, which also bears the Vietnam Veterans Boulevard name honoring 25 local service members.