Addressing cryptocurrency fraud will be a top priority for AARP Tennessee during the 2026 legislative session. AARP and other consumer advocates will push for legislation to regulate crypto ATMs, such as setting limits on daily transactions.
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:
For centuries, games have been a source of excitement, competition, and community. As we age, games provide more than an opportunity for fun. They have also been proven to strengthen and maintain good brain health.
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.
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.
Five organizations in the state received 2024 national AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $53,583. Two additional entities received grants of $10,000 each from the AARP Tennessee state office.