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Rutherford County adopts resolution recognizing financial wellness as a public-health priority

Rutherford County Board of Commissioners · March 13, 2026
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The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners on March 12 adopted a resolution endorsing the Tennessee Financial Wellness Scorecard and pledged cross-sector support for financial-literacy programming; state treasury and local leaders urged using the scorecard to guide local action.

The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution on March 12 recognizing financial wellness as a public-health priority and encouraging cross-sector partnerships to improve residents' financial outcomes.

Health and Education Committee chair Phil Dodd introduced the measure and asked county leaders and state officials to explain the statelevel work behind it. Sen. Shane Reeves and Rep. Charlie Baum, who helped sponsor related state legislation, spoke in support; Ashley Neighbors, assistant treasurer for financial empowerment…

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