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JAN 8, 2025
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.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and voting options in Tennessee, such as absentee or early voting or voting with a disability.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
JAN 3, 2025
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.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier
Savings Possible Thanks to the Prescription Drug Law Championed by AARP
Five communities across Tennessee are getting a boost in their work to become more livable for residents of all ages
It's a great day to be connected! And, AARP Tennessee is proud to announce a brand new show called AARP Connected!
Are you a caregiver? This is where we can help. Join us for a free webinar where we'll explore how working closely with your family doctor can help make the caregiving journey better for you and your loved ones.
Recent AARP research shows that an estimated 476,000 additional Tennessee residents would be eligible for health coverage—including 72,000 uninsured people ages 50 to 64—if the state opted to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Forty states and the District of Columbia have expanded Medicaid coverage, including North Carolina and South Dakota last year.
Nashville’s traffic and lack of sidewalks and bike lanes have been a problem for years — something that Mary Johnston saw up close during a walk audit last fall.
AARP Tennessee and AARP Fraud Watch Network™ invite you to join us for a free document-shredding event in your community on April 27. Don’t let scammers get their hands on your sensitive information! Participate in our shredding event to protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft and fraud.
The Memphis post office clerk who called Margaret Greene sounded concerned about a possible scam in progress.
Natural disasters can strike without warning, leaving communities devastated and individuals scrambling to cope with the aftermath. While we can't control Mother Nature, we can take proactive steps to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for these unexpected events.
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