Buffalo River Services, Inc.

01/09/2026

It’s never too early to start preparing for Disability Day on the Hill (DDH). Join our DDH Virtual Advocates Workshop Series to build confidence, learn more about the legislative process, and prepare for meaningful advocacy at Disability Day on the Hill. RSVP using this link: https://form.jotform.com/260064598196063

Workshops will cover:
- What to expect on DDH
- Connecting with your legislators
- Tracking disability-related legislation
- Navigating the Cordell Hull Building
- Creating effective leave-behinds
- Plus, you'll get to hear from past DDH participants and ask questions, as we get ready for the big day!

01/06/2026

The Administrative office in Waynesboro had a sweet little visitor this morning. Isabella Rose McDonald, born on 12/12/25. She weighed 5 pounds, 12oz, and was 18.5 inches long. She is pictured below with her mother, Allyssa Martin, LPN at BRS and her grandmother, Glenda Juarez, DSP-Level 5/TL at BRS.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our admin and program team!

12/24/2025

The agency offices will be closed for business on the Dec 24th and 25th dates. Merry Christmas to everyone! Offices will be staffed Friday the 26th.

12/05/2025

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11/21/2025

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The government has reopened, and eligible Tennesseans have started receiving full SNAP benefits. Some have reported getting only partial payments, and others haven’t received any yet.

You do not need to apply again if you already receive SNAP.

Please continue to complete renewals, recertifications, and change reports, and respond to DHS on time.

📞 If your benefit date has passed and you have not received your full November benefits, please contact us at 615-255-0331

Visit tnjustice.org/joinus for more info!

11/19/2025

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🎄 Be sure and get signed up for the annual Rotary Christmas Parade! Dec 6 ~ line up at 5pm beside Piggly Wiggly & parade at 6pm. Call Kelley Baugus at 931-628-2556 to get on the list!! 🎄

11/17/2025

The State of Tennessee’s CHOICES Program helps eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities receive the personal care and support services they need to safely age at home. We are a provider here at Buffalo River Services, Inc. Contact us for more information.

11/15/2025

11/12/2025

Delivery for partial Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025 will begin today, November 12, 2025.

💻📱Customers can log in to the One DHS Customer Portal at https://OneDHS.TN.gov to review their case or use the ebtEDGE app or Cardholder Portal to check their benefit balance. Visit https://www.fisglobal.com/ebtedgemobile to download the app or log into the Cardholder Portal at https://www.ebtedge.com/gov/portal/PortalHome.do.

📣 Developments are still in progress. As TDHS receives new information, updates will be shared on the TDHS website at: https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/federal-shutdown.html.

➕More resources can be found at https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/information-and-resources/tdhs-resource-library/community-resources.html.

11/11/2025

Anna Griggs recently celebrated her 1st anniversary employed with BRS! She received a certificate and a Buffalo Buck. Congratulations and Happy Work Anniversary Anna!!! 🎉