AARP Tennessee

You're invited to a FREE sneak preview screening of Ken Burns’ new documentary The Vietnam War. See the story of a landmark event in American history as it has never been told before. This exclusive screening will take place on Wed., September 13 at the Old Glory Distilling Company in Clarksville and is limited to the first 250 people who register online. Complimentary food and beverages will be served and adult beverages will be available for purchase. A one-hour preview will be followed by a special panel to discuss the film and personal experiences. Panelists include Bill Robinson, longest held captive of Vietnam War for seven and a half years and Cindy Stonebreaker, daughter of Missing in Action Aviation pilot and Ernesto Rodriguez, Former Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, 101st Sustainment Brigade. This event is part of the week-long Welcome Home postcard veterans of our veterans in Clarksville on Sept. 13-16, 2017.

Guest post by Byron Kamp, AARP Tennessee Executive Council Member

AARP Tennessee staff and volunteers are saddened to share that we have lost a dear friend, colleague and community leader, former AARP Tennessee State President Donna Dean.

Tennessee Veterans Need Your Help!

Join us in Clarksville, Tennessee, from September 13 - 16, 2017, to celebrate the service and sacrifice of veterans from across the years, miles and conflicts. This is a time of reflection, remembrance and reunion. Welcome Home, powered by AARP is a four-day event that offers something for everyone!

Every year and every legislative session is critical to achieving the AARP mission – to champion positive social change in order to enhance the quality of life for all as we age. This year’s session of the Tennessee General Assembly, however, was one of the best ever.

By Alan Marx, AARP Tennessee Consumer Watchdog

By Alan Marx, AARP Tennessee Consumer Watchdog

AARP Tennessee has teamed up with AARP Kentucky to cosponsor the third annual Welcome Home festival for veterans Sept. 13-16 in Clarksville. The Volunteer State is home to more than 500,000 veterans, and Clarksville is home to Fort Campbell, one of the largest Army bases in the nation.

The IMPROVE Act, a policy proposed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, has passed the state legislature. This bill, which became law on July 1, 2017, will have a significant impact on the entire state. The main premise behind the IMPROVE Act is to generate funding for transportation infrastructure projects, many of which are critical to the viability of rural communities across the state.