Thank you for visiting the website of the Council on Aging of Greater Nashville. This page is for members of the media to gain information and contact information for the organization.
The Council on Aging Mission
COA addresses the unmet needs of older adults and caregivers through information, advocacy and education and by being a catalyst for comprehensive solutions.
The Council on Aging Vision
COA uniquely strengthens the Greater Nashville community as the unbiased authority on issues and resources concerning older adults and caregivers.
Our History
COA was founded in 1985 as a recommendation from a mayoral task force on senior issues. The task force saw the need for an impartial group to continually study gaps in services for seniors. COA was originally a part of the Council of Community Services, but became its own independent agency in 2001 when that organization disbanded. COA is an independent 501(c) 3 nonprofit agency.Media Inquiries
All media inquiries should be directed to:
Recent News Coverage
- Council on Aging champions seniors for 25 years -- Stephen S. Mathews, The Tennessean, 12/5/10
- Retirement only a dream for many -- Maribeth Farringer, The Tennessean, 11/3/10
- Learn something new at adult education classes -- Mary Hance, The Tennessean, 8/15/10
- Age 70 proposal needs full study -- Maribeth Farringer, The Tennessean, 7/18/10
- Affordable winter and spring adult classes -- Mary Hance, The Tennessean, 1/9/10
- Health care reform must rein in costs - James Powers, M.D., The Tennessean, 3/12/09
- Ms. Cheap shares love of learning - Mary Hance, The Tennessean, 1/17/09
- Affordable classes keep brain sharp -- Mary Hance, The Tennessean, 9/6/08
- Aging population could present an unprecedented crisis -- Vickie Harris, The Tennessean, 4/28/08
- Increase in Seniors Brings New Transit Needs -- Kate Howard, The Tennessean, 10/13/07
- Think you know Nashville? Tour digs a bit deeper -- Mary Hance, The Tennessean, 2/10/07
Press Releases
Click on the PDF files below to download recent press releases.- Announcing COA's 2011 Board of Directors -- Release date 1/1/11
- A Conversation with Tennessee's Next Governor -- Release date 10/1/10
- Council on Aging Announces 2010 Board of Directors -- Release date 1/15/10
- Council on Aging Awarded Senior Transportation Grant -- Release date 10/7/09
- Seigenthaler and Bucy to keynote COA lecture -- Release date 5/5/09
- Free Senior Directory Available -- Release date 2/4/09
COA Publications
Click on the PDF files below to download a copy of current publications of interest.
- COA Newsletter, Winter 2011
- COA Newsletter, Spring/Summer 2010
- COA Newsletter, Fall/Winter 2010
- COA Newsletter, Spring/Summer 2009
COA Logos
The following logos may be used by authorized media outlets. To download, simply right click on the desired image and choose the "save picture as" option:
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