Our state first earned its nickname due to the thousands of Tennesseans who volunteered to join the U.S. military between the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. A culture of service remains strong in the Volunteer State today. From Morristown to Memphis, over 1,000 AmeriCorps State members serve across East, Middle, and West Tennessee each year, making the state home to diverse service years in both urban and rural areas. From opportunities to serve as a teacher in high need schools, promote environmental sustainability in local communities, repair homes for veterans and military family members, and more, we encourage you to learn more about Tennessee’s AmeriCorps programs