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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
NOV 19, 2025
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:
NOV 12, 2025
10 Tips to keep scammers from taking the cheer out of your holiday season.
NOV 1, 2025
Gerre Currie, AARP Tennessee's volunteer state president, is an example of how volunteering with AARP is not just about staffing an event — it’s about putting unique experiences and professional skills to use in meaningful ways.
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
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - In the last 10 years, distracted driving was to blame for more than 172,000 accidents on Tennessee roadways, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety. Experts believe that number is actually higher, with not everyone reporting their distraction at the time of an accident. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and AARP Tennessee is reminding Tennesseans about the importance of paying attention when behind the wheel. George Coleman, state coordinator for AARP Tennessee, teaches safe-driving classes in the Memphis area.
AARP's Fraud Watch Network and Foundation provide free shredding to protect sensitive information from scammers
By Alan Marx, AARP Tennessee Fraud Blogger
By Alan Marx, AARP Tennessee Fraud Watch blogger
AARP Announces Results of Orange Mound Community Survey
By Alan Marx, AARP TN Fraud Correspondent
2016 Tennessee Legislative Agenda
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