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State Route 386 Renamed for Charlie Kirk, Veteran Upset

7/23/2026

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State Route 386 in Sumner County, Tennessee, received “Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway” signs even though it has been Vietnam Veterans Boulevard since 1987.
David Black, a Vietnam veteran, said he woke up to find the new signs on the boulevard.
Rep. Johnny Garrett, state legislator for Sumner County, proposed the designation in March after constituents asked to honor Kirk for defending speech and values.

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State Route 386 in Sumner County, Tennessee, received “Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway” signs even though it has been Vietnam Veterans Boulevard since 1987.
David Black, a Vietnam veteran, said he woke up to find the new signs on the boulevard.
Rep. Johnny Garrett, state legislator for Sumner County, proposed the designation in March after constituents asked to honor Kirk for defending speech and values.