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TJC PRESS ROOM

The Tennessee Justice Center (TJC) is a leading nonprofit committed to advocating for vulnerable populations across Tennessee, particularly those facing barriers to accessing essential healthcare, nutrition, and economic stability. We are a trusted resource for a range of topics including healthcare & anti-hunger policy, social justice, economic inequality, Medicaid expansion, and access to legal services for marginalized communities.

PRESS CONTACT

D'Anelle Desire

Director of Communications

For press inquiries please contact D’Anelle at ddesire@tnjustice.org.

D'Anelle

OUR EXPERTS

Connect with Tennessee Justice Center's experts for a deep dive into healthcare and anti-hunger policy in Tennessee. 

MICHELE JOHNSON

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CO-FOUNDER

Expertise: Health law and policy, medical debt, economic justice, and children’s healthcare access

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SIGNE ANDERSON

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION ADVOCACY

Expertise: Federal and state nutrition policy and programs, including SNAP, WIC, TANF, child nutrition, and Summer EBT

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GORDON BONNYMAN

STAFF ATTORNEY, CO-FOUNDER

Expertise: Nationally recognized in health policy, public benefits, disability rights, long-term care, medical debt, and civil rights

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LATEST NEWS STORIES

GOP federal spending bill could cut funding for SNAP and Medicaid, impacting many Tennesseans

WBIR CHANNEL 10

Tennessee mismanaged federal food aid for low-income residents, new lawsuit alleges

THE TENNESSEAN

Tennessee's priorities are off when tax refunds prevail over feeding children | Opinion

THE TENNESSEAN

Class action lawsuit filed against Tennessee over 'mishandling' of SNAP benefits

NEWS CHANNEL 5

Tennessee launches limited summer food program after rejecting millions in federal funds

THE TENNESSEAN

Lawsuit: Tennessee ‘systematically’ fails those seeking SNAP benefits in violation of federal law

WKRN

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