Some Tennessee lawmakers open to changes in how state spends block grant to help poor working families The Citizen 6 years ago Tennessee has accumulated $730 million in reserves through the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee plans to disburse $180M to food-insecure families through Pandemic EBTDateJuly 24, 2020In relation toLascassasTennessee families tangled in Katie Beckett program red tape worry funds are going unspentDateMarch 29, 2022In relation toLascassas'One flat tire' could destroy the finances of many Tennessee families. United Way wants to change that.DateDecember 2, 2019In relation toLascassas