Greater Nashville Regional Council

DID YOU KNOW that your license plate could help secure and provide grants / programs for the arts across the state of TN? The TN Specialty License Plate Program was created in the 1980s to provide a dedicated revenue source for arts and cultural activities across our state. 🎨

👉Show your support by stopping by your county clerk’s office and purchasing your Tennessee Arts Commission Arts plate today. Visit tnspecialtyplates.org to learn more.

Graphic courtesy of Tennesseans for the Arts, an advocate for arts funding in Tennessee.

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65 so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud!

GNRC staff recently attended the 3rd Annual Building Community Brunch hosted by Rebuilding Together Nashville.

The event brought together homeowners, partners, and community leaders to celebrate another year of impact and discuss the future of affordable housing in our region.

One of the most effective ways to address housing affordability is by preserving the homes we already have. For the cost of building a single new affordable housing unit, approximately 12 existing homes can be repaired and preserved.

We were honored to join others who are committed to strengthening communities and ensuring every person has access to a safe and healthy home. Thank you to Rebuilding Together Nashville for bringing people together around this important mission!

Here's your Transportation Guide ⬇️

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🌎

Bicycles provide a simple, affordable, and sustainable way to get where you need to go. They support healthier lifestyles, reduce traffic congestion, lower emissions, and help connect people to jobs, education, and community resources.

Today is a great reminder that small changes can make a big impact. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or simply enjoying the outdoors, every ride contributes to a healthier and more sustainable future.

🚴 Nashville's network of bikeways and greenways continues to grow! Our friends at Walk Bike Nashville have compiled helpful resources, including recommended routes and cycling maps to help you explore the region by bike or on foot.

🔗 Find maps and biking resources: https://www.walkbikenashville.org/resources-cycling-maps

📅June 1-5 is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week.

Here’s how Americans can help protect themselves:

✅Ignore, delete, and block. Don’t respond to unsolicited texts and emails offering free medical services or supplies.
✅Guard your card. Only share your beneficiary number with trusted health care providers. Anyone who offers you prepaid debit cards or other perks in exchange for your number is trying to scam you.
✅Go over statements carefully. Make sure nobody’s billing Medicare for services you didn’t receive.
✅Report suspected fraud. Call 1-800-MEDICARE to report fraud or reach out to your local Senior Medicare Patrol by calling 1-877-808-2468.

🔗Read more: https://acl.gov/news-and-events/acl-blog/june-1-5-medicare-fraud-prevention-week-heres-how-americans-can-help

There’s still time to join the movement for elder justice.💜

As we approach World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15, we encourage you to check out the the WEAAD Movement Challenge. By staying active and logging your exercise minutes, you can help raise awareness about elder abuse while promoting healthy aging and stronger communities.

Whether you walk, run, bike, swim, or stay active in another way, every minute helps shine a light on the importance of protecting the dignity, independence, and well-being of older adults.

The challenge runs through June 15, so sign up today and help spread awareness with every step.

Register now: https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad/

Every move is an opportunity to raise awareness of elder abuse.

Registration is open for the Health & Action for WEAAD Movement Challenge! From May 1 through June 15, log your exercise minutes and move for elder justice!

Register now: https://ncea.usc.edu/weaad/

🛡️ It’s Medicare Fraud Prevention Week!

This week is all about helping older adults, caregivers, and families learn how to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud. Scammers are constantly finding new ways to target beneficiaries, but together we can help protect ourselves and our communities.

Be sure to follow the SMP National Resource Center for tips, resources, and simple ways you can help stop fraud before it happens.

📝To report suspected Medicare fraud, contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol by calling 1-877-808-2468 or visit smpresource.org to find your state's SMP program.

📞 Need free, unbiased Medicare counseling? Call Tennessee SHIP at 1-877-801-0044 to connect with a counselor near you, or learn more at GNRC's Medicare Counseling program.

On June 1, 1796, Tennessee officially became the 16th state in the United States, marking a historic milestone.
Happy Statehood Day, Tennessee! ❤️🤍💙

Happy Statehood Day, Tennessee!

For 230 years, Tennessee has led as a frontier for innovation, freedom & opportunity.

As our nation celebrates 250 years, we reflect on our part in America’s story & have great hope for the future. 🇺🇸