Hale Files Bill To Suspend Grocery Sales Tax For Seniors
State Representative Michael Hale has filed legislation that would suspend Tennessee’s grocery sales tax for seniors age 65 and older for three months beginning July 1. State Representative Michael Hale said seniors are struggling to cover basic expenses such as utilities, housing, insurance, and food amid continued inflation pressures. He said the bill mirrors a […]
Energy Assistance Program Sees Changes For Winter
Two changes coming to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program this fall. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the LIHEAP program helps low income people pay for electricity, natural gas, and propane. Godsey said the program start date has been pushed back a month from October to November. Godsey said the program also now […]
Fentress County Food Drive Collects To Help Seniors During Winter Months
The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce is holding a food drive to help ease the burden of winter weather. Fentress County Chamber Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the elderly community is often most susceptible to the challenges of the changing seasons. Rosenbaum said the Chamber and the community are helping the Fentress County Food Bank […]
Applications Coming In, Sparta Searching For New Senior Center Manager
Sparta has begun the process of searching for applicants with event-planning backgrounds and sociable dispositions to manage its Senior Center. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said a new Senior Center Board will be appointed on January 1, and will immediately begin sifting through applications. Lowery said there is no timeline for the new hire, but the […]
Rep. Hale Files Bill For Food Item Sales Tax Holiday For Seniors
40th District Representative Michael Hale has filed a bill that would include the sale of food items and food ingredients for individuals 70 or older during sales tax holidays. Hale said House Bill 243 aims to include those items in a 90-day sales tax holiday with license plate fees. He said he felt a responsibility […]
Nearly 100 Percent Of York Institute Seniors Apply For Post-Secondary Opportunities
100 percent of York Institute’s senior class have applied for post-secondary opportunities. These include four-year degrees, trade schools, and entering the workforce. School Director John Bush said that’s increased over the last two years from 71 percent. “That’s what we’re looking for and that’s why when we’ve got students who we’ve prepared to be a […]
Upper Cumberland Senior Citizens Centers Wary Of COVID Rise
COVID cases on the rise lead to concerns amongst senior citizens groups in the Upper Cumberland. Putnam County Senior Center Director Maxine Frasier said that such concerns have led to the temporary cancellation of their volleyball class. Because it’s an activity with closer contact and less ability to wear masks, Frasier said that the decision […]
UC Habitat For Humanity Adds New Position For Senior Home Repairs
Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity has added Hope Craig as Neighbor 2 Neighbor Project Manager to grow the program. Craig said she hopes to take on the responsibility of streamlining and expanding the program geared towards home repair for seniors. Craig said her passion is helping seniors live with dignity and stay in their home […]
Fall Creek Falls Community Center Needs Help After 2020
The Fall Creek Falls area is making multiple attempts to raise money for its community center. The community center is hosting a car show Saturday, and has an online store set up selling Fall Creek Falls memorabilia. Community Group Vice President Leon Deweese said the efforts are due to the aftermath of the pandemic. “A […]
Clay Co. Senior Center Gains New Hardware For Computer Classes
The Clay County Senior Center has started computer and Internet use classes for its members. Director Sandra Wix said seniors are learning the basics, creating emails and social media to stay in touch. “Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you can’t learn,” Wix said. “That’s always been a myth, and I have never liked that […]
