09/24/2026
We are thrilled to announce that the Elizabethton Senior Center has been awarded a grant through the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging’s Senior Center Grant!
The loss of Carter County funding after nearly 50 years of support was a significant blow to our center. As the needs of older adults continue to grow and change, we remain fully committed to serving the seniors of Carter County and ensuring they have access to meaningful programs, health and wellness opportunities, essential resources, and social connection.
This grant comes at an especially important time, and we are deeply grateful to State Senator Rusty Crowe and State Representative Renea Jones TN-04 for providing letters of support for our application. We also sincerely thank the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging and our state leadership for recognizing the vital role senior centers play in their communities.
The Elizabethton Senior Center is proud to be one of 122 senior centers receiving a portion of the $5 million awarded statewide. This investment will make a meaningful difference for the seniors we serve!
Read the full announcement and view the list of recipients here:
https://www.tn.gov/disability-and-aging/news/2026/9/23/-5-million-dollars-awarded-to-senior-centers-across-tennessee.html