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Last year was a time of racial reckoning, and AARP wants to continue the dialogue about how we can overcome unconscious biases that affect our lives and relationships.

Supporting age-friendly communities and promoting brain health are two AARP Tennessee priorities. AARP Community Challenge grants will help meet those goals.

AARP Tennessee is helping members stay connected and combat pandemic fatigue with a bevy of virtual events, such as healthy eating demonstrations, exercise classes and lunchtime conversations.

AARP Tennessee knows we’re all trying to do our best to embrace our differences. To help with this journey, we’ve partnered with Cultural and Career Strategist Derek Young and the National Museum for African-American Music for a 2-part series to talk about the part we all play in creating and cultivating equitable relationships and how music can help bring us together.

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Looking for the latest information about COVID-19 in Tennessee? There are lots of reliable resources available and AARP Tennessee wanted to put them in one place for easy reference.

We’re writing with an important message to let you know that we have canceled our external events until further notice. While convening events is a core part of our mission, we have changed our approach in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Jackson Mayoral Hopefuls To Address Issues Impacting 50+ Voters

By Sheila Burke

Most older Americans want to age in place, staying in their home and community, according to the AARP Public Policy Institute. But to do that, residents need safe, walkable streets and sidewalks.