Tennessee could be looking at more than $165 million to keep the program funded at the same level: A report from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth shows a larger portion of the cost to cover SNAP could fall into the hands of the state as a result of federal cuts that have left many nonprofits feeling overwhelmed and underfunded.

Starting in 2027, Tennessee would cover 75% of administrative costs instead of 50%. This amounts to nearly $36 million more than what they paid last year, and this data only includes children, which account for less than half of SNAP users statewide, so this number could be even greater.

Hamilton Counted report shows decrease in crime, increase in homeless patients

According to the report, overall crime is down 18% countywide compared to last

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