Submitted by Meg Dickens

Advocates, seniors, and local government officials came together at the Johnson County Senior Center on Wednesday, October 13, to celebrate the success of “life-saving legislation” centered on those with Alzheimer’s disease. Regional Director of Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Tracey Kendall Wilson, led the festivities. The visit was one of several stops that Wilson made to thank government advocates for their efforts, focusing on State Representative Scotty Campbell this time. The Center also honored Wilson for her work.

Each spring, Alzheimer’s Tennessee sends a group of volunteers to Nashville to become the voice of Alzheimer’s patients to the state government. The Johnson County Senior Center was chosen for 2021, and members loaded up in the wee hours of the morning and made their way to “the Hill” for Legislative Day. Much to Alzheimer’s Tennessee and its supporters’ pleasure, the Silver Alert legislation advocates had been lobbying for officially went into effect this July after passing unanimously.

Submitted by Meg Dickens

According to National Executive Committee Member of the American Legion Robert Hensley, Johnson County has the most veterans per capita of anywhere else in the vicinity. The Johnson County Senior Center honored these men and women during its monthly Veterans’ Cafe. Approximately 64 participants showed up on Wednesday, September 29, to attend this event sponsored by Danny Herman Trucking.

Whether they fought or aided the United States through different means, these service members played a part in protecting the liberty Americans enjoy today. As veteran and new Center volunteer Ray Branch explained, it was “a room of individuals that show us what sacrifice is.”