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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
NOV 1, 2025
Gerre Currie, AARP Tennessee's volunteer state president, is an example of how volunteering with AARP is not just about staffing an event — it’s about putting unique experiences and professional skills to use in meaningful ways.
OCT 28, 2025
AARP Tennessee Releases State-Level Data Detailing Caregiving Prevalence in Tennessee
OCT 14, 2025
The caregiving journey is challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. Each Monday in November, AARP Tennessee will host a special online workshop called Connected In Caregiving, which will provide tips, guidance and support for caregivers of all kinds.
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.
Contact your elected officials through Facebook Town Hall.
By Alan Marx, AARP Tennessee Consumer Watchdog
A new organization, Honoring Choices Tennessee, has been formed to increase the number of Tennesseans who have an advance directive for healthcare. An advance directive for healthcare is a document that would tell family and care providers a patient’s preferences for care should they ever be in a position where they could not make decisions and communicate them for themselves.
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.
By Sheila Burke
The 2017 session of the Tennessee General Assembly is underway and your AARP staff and volunteers are busy advocating for policies that support people 50+ and their families. To give you an idea of what we’re up to, here’s a handy summary of the issues that have our full attention this session. View and download the 2017 AARP TN Legislative Agenda
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 is calling on Congress to reject the so-called “age rating” proposal for health insurance. It’s an unfair tax that would increase health care costs for older Americans — and would line the pockets of big insurance companies. AARP is fighting to stop this age tax and prevent insurance companies from unfairly hiking health care costs.
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