Written By Lexx Thornton The ongoing federal government shutdown has forced the abrupt closure of the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Smyrna, displacing adult students with disabilities and creating immediate distress for families. Video footage obtained by NewsChannel 5 Investigates showed the chaotic scenes outside the campus this weekend, with families rushing to pick up students, some of whom were visibly in tears as their belongings were packed. The state-run TRC specializes in providing vocational, functional learning, and foundational skills to adults, including those who are blind or visually impaired, with the goal of preparing them for employment. The Tennessee
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