AARP To Host Free Shredding Events Across Tennessee

AARP Tennessee and the AARP Fraud Watch Network can help you protect yourself against identity theft. Join us for a free document shredding event on Saturday, April 29. This event is open to the public and AARP membership is not required.

We’ll be in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga with a shred truck so you can safely and securely dispose of sensitive documents, on-site and free-of-charge by a professional shred company…and stay one step ahead of scammers.

*ATTENTION: Dates and times are subject to change due if severe weather is expected. Please check back here Friday, April 28 to confirm*

AARP Shred Day: April 29, 2023
Memphis area: 1p-3p CT - Memphis Public Library (Raleigh Branch) Map It >>
Nashville area: 10a-1p CT - Born Again Church Map It >> 
Knoxville area: 9a-12p ET - ETAAAD/ETHRA office Map It >>
Chattanooga area: 9a-12p ET - Mount Canaan Church Map It >>

What to bring:

• Up to 4 boxes or 13-gallon trash bags are accepted. 
• Shredding trucks will stay on-site until the listed conclusion time or until they reach capacity. 
• Staples do not need to be removed. 
• We cannot accept metal, plastic, x-rays, cardboard, magazines or pre-shredded documents.

Helpful Tips: When to keep shred or scan important documents: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2019/keep-shred-scan-important-documents.html 

We’re making it easy to safely dispose of old personal documents, ID cards, medical bills, and more. Keep your personal information from falling into the wrong hands.

When it comes to protecting your personal information, there’s one simple step you can take… Shred it!

AARP Fraud Watch Network provides resources to help you spot and avoid scams to help protect yourself and your family. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork