AARP to Award Grants for 7 Tennessee Projects - Articles

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Posted by: Jarod Word on Jun 23, 2025

AARP announced last week it will award several Tennessee organizations with grants to assist with various projects for older adults. This comes as part of the association’s Community Challenge program, where recipients are allotted funds to improve public space, transportation, housing, digital connections and other concerns for seniors. Tennessee beneficiaries include Crossville to refurbish Veterans Memorial Park furthering ADA compliance, Lawrenceburg to fund a mobile mini golf course, Jackson to build accessory dwelling units (commonly called “mother-in-law” suites) and Stanton to improve walkability in the city. Memphis will receive funding for three projects including money to help seniors implement home modifications for safety and accessibility, create emergency planning classes and provide disaster kits for older adults and to improve walkability in Renaissance Pocket Park. Since 2017, the AARP Community Challenge has awarded more than $353,000 to 41 organizations across the state. WBBJ Jackson has more.