After three years of searching for property (at least 80 acres) and raising 1.3 million dollars, the committee narrowed the 36 properties down to the top three. Selected was the property at exit 108 off Interstate 40, next to the Civil War Battlefield at Parkers Crossroads.

 

 

Projected Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads.

 

Members of the search committee to find property for Cemetery.

 

Members of the search committee.

 

New Cemetery in one year Aug 2017.

 

Waiting for the breaking ground for Veterans Cemetery.

 

Interstate 40 on right, cemetery to the left.

 

When finished 40 thousand cars that pass will see this Cemetery.

 

West TN Vice Commander discussing the breaking of ground for Cemetery

 

Visitors Center at Parkers Crossroads

 

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