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Williamson County Mother Joins in the Chorus for TennCare Reform After Six-Month Fight to Keep Daughter Covered
In January 2026, Nan Glenn from Williamson County reached out to the Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) for help with her daughter’s TennCare renewal. Her daughter, like all little kids, is a happy, joyful little girl who loves music and dance. She lives with multiple complex medical conditions, including Sotos syndrome and a congenital heart defect. Her medical journey has been long and complicated, requiring care from numerous specialists. She receives 60 hours of highly specia

Annie Eby
Jul 295 min read


Williamson County Family Calls Their Son’s Life an Answered Prayer
Breanne and Kris Hammons have been married for 16 years and are raising four children in Williamson County, Tennessee. Both Breanne and Kris live with different forms of dwarfism, and two of their children do as well. At the heart of their home is Zacchaeus, their bright-eyed, spirited 9-year-old son with a story unlike any other. Endearingly named after the “wee little man” from one of their favorite Bible stories, Zacchaeus was born with a rare condition: he inherited both

Annie Eby
Jul 292 min read


East Tennessee Mother of Son with Complex Medical Needs Calls for TennCare Reform
TJC helped Alyssa's family apply for and ultimately enroll in the Katie Beckett Waiver, a Medicaid program that allows Tennessee children with significant medical needs to receive care at home rather than in an institutional setting. While the Katie Beckett Waiver provides critical support to families, its enrollment process lacks synchronization and uniformity. TJC helped Finley successfully secure a spot on the waitlist.

Annie Eby
Jul 223 min read


Four Weeks Seizure Free: How Medicaid Made Room for a Childhood
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...

Annie Eby
Apr 29, 20252 min read
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