Tennessee pulled some money from its savings to give food banks, in an effort to reduce the strain they’re seeing. Gov. Bill Lee authorized a $5M withdrawal, which averages out to about $7 per SNAP member.
Nashville finds first measles case since 2005 as vaccine exemptions gain popularity
Nashville has its first reported measles case in 20 years, and the infected person is now in isolation.
Grocers concerned about demand surge after SNAP delays
It’s unclear when November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, will begin showing up in accounts. And beneficiaries aren’t the only ones having a hard time with the delays and lack of predictability. The ordeal is also putting strain on local grocers — especially those in underserved areas.
Losing SNAP? Or want to help? Here are some Tennessee resources
A federal court ordered the Trump Administration to tap a contingency fund as the shutdown continues. But, the administration said Monday that it would only fund benefits halfway, and they’ll likely come late.
Federal, state leaders unlikely to prevent SNAP delays, leaving 700,000 Tennesseans in limbo
There are several levers federal and state officials could pull to keep 700,000 Tennesseans from losing food aid. But as of now, it seems no one is touching them.
Food aid interruption would mean hard decisions for nearly 700K Tennesseans
The continued government shutdown could interrupt food aid for 700,000 Tennesseans, putting beneficiaries at risk of missed meals and impossible finances.
Thousands turn out for second Nashville ‘No Kings’ protest
The first ‘No Kings’ protests started as a response to a military parade held on Trump’s birthday in Washington D.C. The June event drew a huge crowd in Nashville.
Tennessee Supreme Court schedules four executions for 2026
The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled four more executions, even as questions linger about a lethal injection in August.
Shuttered rural hospital reopens in Tennessee
As rural hospitals across the country brace for funding cuts and potential closures, one Tennessee facility is reopening its doors.
Tennessee adds new work requirements for food stamps. What enrollees need to know.
Tennessee is making big changes to its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — also known as SNAP, food stamps or EBT — and behind the scenes it’s going to be expensive for taxpayers.
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