$740M was too much for some Tennessee lawmakers, now they've got a plan to spend money for needy families The Citizen 5 years ago Tennessee Republicans have proposed a plan to spend some of the state’s $740 million stash of federal TANF money intended to help needy families. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Gov. Bill Lee announces $175M in grants as Tennessee starts to spend reserves for needy familiesDateMay 7, 2022In relation toLascassasLawmakers explore ways to spend massive reserve in funds for needy Tennessee families, look to other states for ideasDateDecember 13, 2019In relation toLascassasTennessee lawmakers express frustration over lack of notice on new plan to spend $732M TANF reserveDateNovember 20, 2019In relation toLascassas