Volunteering

Guest post by Byron Kamp, AARP Tennessee Executive Council Member

AARP Tennessee staff and volunteers are saddened to share that we have lost a dear friend, colleague and community leader, former AARP Tennessee State President Donna Dean.

By Hollie Deese

Are you up for a challenge? AARP Foundation is leading a Summer of Service to Seniors — and the next stop is Memphis!

AARP Tennessee Seeks Nominees for 2017 Andrus Award for Community Service

There’s a lot to see and do in Nashville, but getting around is not so easy for residents who no longer drive. That’s why AARP Tennessee has joined a coalition developing Senior Ride Nashville, an assisted ride service that will provide affordable transportation for residents 60 and older. Clients will pay a small annual membership fee and prepay for low-cost rides.

I’m Kraig Smith, the new state president for AARP Tennessee. I’m excited to be appointed to this role and looking forward to support people 50+ and their families.

Today, we mourn the loss of a community leader and former AARP Tennessee State President Cleo Owens.

"It is truly an honor to represent our more than 650,000 AARP members in Tennessee and act as the principal volunteer spokesperson," said Kraig Smith, the newly appointed state president for AARP Tennessee.

AARP Tennessee staff and volunteers work to help people 50+ in Tennessee live life to the fullest. We advocate for our members on critical priorities, such as strengthening Social Security, protecting seniors’ access to their doctors, and ensuring all Americans have independence and choice as they age.