Struggling Tennessee families now getting more TANF assistance, but hurdles remain The Citizen 4 years ago The first change taking effect in the overhaul of Tennessee’s TANF program is increasing cash payments to 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 Tennessee lawmakers express frustration over lack of notice on new plan to spend $732M TANF reserveDateNovember 20, 2019In relation toLascassasHouse calls for 'come to Jesus meeting,' criticizes DHS commissioner over TANF issuesDateNovember 21, 2019In relation toLascassasCommissioner 'giddy as a 7-year-old on Christmas morning' as state moves to spend TANF reserveDateMay 20, 2021In relation toLascassas