For nearly twenty years, Kathy Lyons opened her heart and home in Montgomery County to some of Tennessee's most vulnerable children....

Larry Locke is a 66-year-old lifelong resident of Hawkins County, Tennessee. Larry recently took on an unexpected role as full-time...

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Leigh Rast has had a life defined by hard work and a warm sense of humor. She works as a Registered Nurse at the Mental Health...

Andrew Johnson, a proud Navy veteran, moved to Tennessee in 2016 after serving nearly 11 years at Hampton Roads Naval Air Base in...

For pregnant women across the country, Medicaid is often a lifeline. This rings true for one of the Tennessee Justice Center’s clients,...

To protect her grandchildren from entering foster care, Kimberly Pierce adopted her 12-year-old grandson and secured legal custody of his...

After spending three decades taking care of Tennessee, Sabrina Dae Rider Harper is now asking the state to return the favor.  Sabrina is...

Jason Lane Newton's life took an unexpected turn in 2018 when he suffered a heart attack and underwent open-heart surgery. This was...

One of our clients struggled to get healthcare as she was studying to earn a Master’s degree. With limited income, she didn’t have the...

In October 2020, a family living in Memphis welcomed their baby born with a rare genetic disorder. The disorder presents complex health...

In the spring of 2024, one of TJC’s pregnant clients faced an impossible situation. She lost her job, so she applied for TennCare under...

Geno Swagerty and Wayne Swagerty are two inseparable brothers living in Newport, TN. Geno has dedicated years of his life to being a...

Visiting the zoo, a museum or participating in other enrichment activities can be cost prohibitive for families with low incomes....

In the second zone of waiting areas, Chasity was spending her Saturday getting much needed healthcare through St. Thomas’s Medical...

Ms. Smith is a proud Nashvillian, Christian, and family woman. She worked for 37 years before retiring but quickly became a caregiver for...

Donna and Diane grew up in East Tennessee as two of six siblings. Growing up, Donna recalled that Diane was a kid who loved the...

Illness can happen to anyone at any time. For the Kremer family, they happen to share the genetic mutations for a disease called...

The State continues to fail some Tennessee families, leaving them without SNAP benefits that they are eligible to receive....

This piece was co-authored by Nicholas L. Rummell and Vanessa Zapata Access to healthcare is one major barrier for immigrants and...