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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.
If you're planning to visit Dollywood for AARP Day in October, you'll find it’s actually pretty easy to have a great time. But, the sights and sounds of the park can be overwhelming, so we’ve assembled a list of the top 8 tips for making your visit a great time for the entire family.
There’s so much to see and do at Dollywood, it’s tough to decide how to make the most of your visit. Luckily, we’re here to help shed some light on the top most “can’t miss” attractions at the park.
It is a fundamental part of our national character for Americans to try to help those who are needy or suffering. Before you give, you should do some basic (but essential) homework to make sure your donation is going to a legitimate and trustworthy organization.
Green Tree Servicing Agrees to pay $63 million for Mistreating Mortgage Borrowers
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Criminal Tax Fraud in Middle Tennessee
Call for Nominations for AARP’s Andrus Award for Community Service
Maggie Biscarr of AARP Foundation-Hunger, nudged her mother, Susanne Crass, to volunteer for AARP and “talked her up” to AARP Tennessee staff. Now, her mother, a retiree and cancer survivor, is also a co-lead for Life Reimagined.
AARP Tennessee Applauds Senator Alexander and Senator Corker for Supporting Medicare Access Bill
It’s National Volunteer Week and the entire team at AARP Tennessee is grateful to have so many volunteers who generously share their abilities with us. Here’s a special message from AARP Tennessee State President Donna Dean.
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