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Tennessee Department of Health Urges Tennesseans to Take Precautions Against Ticks

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The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Spring is the perfect time to...

The Band of Heathens to Headline FiftyForward’s Older Americans Month Celebration in Nashville

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FiftyForward, Middle Tennessee’s leading resource for adults 50 and older, announced that Austin-based The Band of Heathens will headline its annual Older Americans Month...

La Vergne Police Department to Host National DEA Drug Take Back Day

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The La Vergne Police Department is proud to participate in National DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 A.M. to...

St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Brings Race Week Parties, Live Music and Celebrations to Music City

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The St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series Nashville will extend the race-day experience beyond the course with a full lineup of race week...

DEA National Take Back Event Offers Free Medication Disposal Friday in Murfreesboro

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Do you have expired, unused medications? Residents may dispose of unneeded prescriptions for free during the DEA National Take Back event on Friday, April 24. Prescriptions...

Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center Named Amoung Nation’s Best For Patient Safety By Healthgrades

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TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, has earned the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades. The award places TriStar StoneCrest in...

When Minutes Matter, Access to Emergency Care Matters

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By Darrell L. Hunt, MD, PhD, FACS When a medical emergency happens, every minute counts. Whether it’s a severe injury, chest pain, stroke symptoms or...

New Vanderbilt Hospital Headed to Rutherford County After Court Victory

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Since 2020, when Vanderbilt Health announced plans for a community hospital in Rutherford County, they have been fighting for the right to build in...

Health Professionals Boards Disciplinary Actions for Feb. 2026

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Tennessee Health Board Disciplinary Actions: Middle Tennessee Practitioners — February 2026 The Tennessee Department of Health released its monthly disciplinary action report covering actions taken...

Health Professionals Boards Disciplinary Actions for Jan. 2026

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Tennessee Health Board Disciplinary Actions: Middle Tennessee Practitioners — January 2026 The Tennessee Department of Health released its monthly disciplinary action report covering actions taken...
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