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Encore! Nashville Choir New to the Scene

JUL 1, 2025

In August, AARP Tennessee will team up with Encore Creativity for Older Adults to launch Encore Nashville Rocks, a 15-week choral program culminating in a December concert accompanied by a live band.

AARP Awards Grants to Strengthen Tennessee Communities

JUN 18, 2025

Seven grant recipients aim to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects

3 Simple Upgrades to Age-Proof Your Home

JUN 16, 2025

As we grow older, will our homes should grow with us? Most Americans want to be able to age in their own homes – and AARP is here to help!

Protect Yourself From The Affordable Housing Crisis

JUN 12, 2025

Across the United States, a growing number of older adults are facing homelessness, a trend powerfully illustrated in the PBS Aging Matters episode titled Unhoused. Watch it now >>

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Play These Games To Keep Your Brain Sharp

For centuries, games have been a source of excitement, competition, and community. As we age, games provide more than an opportunity for fun. They have also been proven to strengthen and maintain good brain health.

AARP Tennessee Announces Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects

We know that it takes time to build great communities. But we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge grant program in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability nationwide. We are excited to announce the program is back for its ninth year and is currently accepting applications online through March 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

A Closer Look at Challenge Grant Success in Tennessee

We know that it takes time to build great communities, but we also believe that tangible improvements can spark long-term change. AARP launched the Community Challenge grant program in 2017 to fund projects that build momentum to improve livability nationwide. Challenge grants have funded more than 20 projects in Tennessee, so we took a closer look at three success stories to learn more about how recipients leveraged grant funds to make a positive impact on both the organizations and their communities. We interviewed Jazmine Leblanc from ELLA Library in Chattanooga, Marlon Foster from Knowledge Quest in Memphis, and Danielle Kaminsky from Robertson County Schools in Springfield.

Adult Day Sector Sees Growth in Tennessee

By Sheila Burke, JAN 1, 2025

Adult day centers can be a way for caregivers to take a needed break, while giving their loved ones a chance to interact with their peers.

‘Tis The Season to Watch Out For Scammers

10 Tips to keep scammers from taking the cheer out of your holiday season.

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Watch Out for These 5 Holiday Scams!

Scammers are out in full force during the holiday season. But if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Be on the lookout for these 5 holiday scams:

AARP Grants Help Transform Tennessee Communities

By Carina Storrs, NOV 1, 2024

Five organizations in the state received 2024 national AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $53,583. Two additional entities received grants of $10,000 each from the AARP Tennessee state office.