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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.
Helping Tennesseans with rising housing prices and fighting fraudsters are key priorities in this year’s General Assembly legislative session, beginning this month.
AARP Tennessee is a sponsor of the Oak Ridge Boys’ residency at Gaylord Opryland Resort, where the band will perform through Dec. 25.
The 2023 election for the next mayor of Memphis will be a hotly contested race, with many candidates vying for your vote. Every voice and every vote matters!
The 2023 election for Knoxville’s next mayor will be a hotly contested race, with each candidate vying for your vote. Every voice and every vote matters!
The 2023 election for Nashville’s next mayor will be a hotly contested race, with many candidates vying for your vote. Every voice and every vote matters!
AARP Tennessee is proud to work with the Oak Ridge Boys to fight fraud and scams. That’s why we’re sponsoring the band’s “Christmas in Tennessee” dinner show at Opryland Hotel in Nashville.
Five AARP Community Challenge grants have been awarded around Tennessee in 2022, with three three targeting food insecurity.
AARP Tennessee is working with elected officials and community leaders to focus attention on the affordable housing crisis—particularly on how it limits people’s ability to age in their own homes.
Music City is an Age-Friendly City
AARP Tennessee is proud to host a special movie event on September 16 as part of Welcome Home in Clarksville. We’ve arranged for an exclusive screening of the film Sky Blossom followed by a live panel discussion featuring the film’s producer, director and the subject of one of its inspiring stories.
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