AARP Tennessee

AARP Tennessee Salutes Veterans, and we want to send a few lucky vets to be our special guests at the Grand Ole Opry this summer!

To help more residents get high-speed internet across the state, AARP Tennessee and others are researching the best ways to deploy new federal funds included in last year’s bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Roughly 79,000 fraud cases were reported in the state last year—totaling $62.6 million in losses—with fraud reports generally on the rise over the past five years.

In April, AARP Tennessee will be hosting several fraud fighting events to help you protect yourself and your family from scammers.

Natural disasters can devastate communities and lives, as Tennesseans were reminded during December’s tornadoes. 

NASHVILLE — This year, major wireless carriers will shut down their third generation (3G) networks, making older cell phones and devices, including home security and medical alert systems, useless. This will impact many older adults in Tennessee and millions across the country who use mobile phones from 2012 or earlier. As a result, people with devices that rely on 3G will no longer be able to make or receive calls and texts, including calls to 911, or use data service. (Learn more)

COVID-19 has been difficult for families caring for a loved one with disabilities at home.  To provide relief, Tennessee is using federal COVID funds to offer extra services that will:

AARP Tennessee Welcomes Mia McNeil As New State Director

AARP Tennessee is preparing to assist residents across the state through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.

The coronavirus pandemic forced millions of Americans to rely on the internet for their well-being. AARP Tennessee is advocating for improved internet access for the 400,000 Tennesseans who lack high-speed internet.