Bridgett Garrett, 34, was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution after failing to report a child custody change to TennCare.
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October 21, 2026
Tennessee Families Face Relative Caregiver Program WaitlistsOver 1,000 residents statewide are waiting for monthly stipends as officials seek additional funding for the program.
October 2, 2026
Endangered Child Alert Issued in TennesseeThe Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is searching for two young brothers last seen in Mooresburg.
September 29, 2026
Tennessee Childcare Subsidies Faced Cuts in 2025Reduced federal funding and local regulatory hurdles have limited childcare options for families across Tennessee.
September 22, 2026
Save the Children Report Exposed Rural Tennessee HurdlesA new dashboard has identified significant child care and academic challenges facing rural families across Tennessee.
September 22, 2026
Tennessee Released 2026 Child Well-Being RankingsThe state report evaluates child development across 100 indicators in every Tennessee county.
