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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.
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By Alan Marx, AARP Tennessee consumer watchdog
By Hollie Deese
NASHVILLE - AARP Tennessee will be the host of a national caregiving webinar, featuring Peter Rosenberger. The webinar, set to take place on Thursday, August 25 at 6 p.m. CDT, will eminate from the AARP state office in Nashville, but it will be available online to everyone. Those who register to watch online will receive a free copy of Peter’s e-book “ Seven Caregiver Landmines and How You Can Avoid Them.” Register Now >>
More than 13 million Americans fell victim to frauds and scams in 2015. That number is expected to rise in 2016.
courtesy of WNPT Nashville
By Byron Kamp
Winner to receive $2,500 for charity of their choice
Every 2 seconds, someone’s identity is stolen. But in Tennessee, AARP is taking steps to help prevent frauds and scams. During the week of April 25, 2016, AARP Tennessee and its community partners hosted special events, called ShredFest. These free document shredding opportunities were held in Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis.
By Byron Kamp
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