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Stories

Read about what's happening in our VA Tennessee Valley health care community.

  • Fourth of July fireworks are a time of celebration for many. However, for Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, the sounds, colors, flashes, and crowds may resemble combat situations.

    Many Americans celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks. Montana VA Health Care System encourages all Montanans to consider Veterans and the impacts of fireworks on people with PTSD before they light a firework. Many people are not aware that a Fourth of July celebration could affect others.

  • Kenneth “Ken” and Carolyn Booth celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on June 3 with a competitive mixed doubles pickleball match at the National Veterans Golden Age Games. The husband-and-wife team, from Murfreesboro, Tennessee, met and married in 1967 while serving in the Navy.

    Married Veterans competing in the Golden Age Games

  • Gertrude Bryant never imagined she would achieve such a remarkable feat. Just months ago, swimming seemed impossible. Yet, here she was at the VA's 2025 Golden Age Games, standing tall among her fellow Veterans.

    Gertrude Bryant swimming during VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System's Aqua Therapy Class.

  • In the anticipation of extreme heat, below is information on cooling shelters and resources in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cookeville, Crossville, and Bowling Green, KY for Veterans experiencing homelessness. These shelters are available in an effort to reduce heat exposure.

    Graphic advertising Veterans to click and found out ways to avoid the heat this summer.

  • In a significant medical advancement, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is now the seventh VA facility to adopt the cutting-edge technology of Pulse Field Ablation (PFA), a procedure designed to manage irregular and rapid heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation (AFib).

    Cheerful healthcare staff proudly hold a "Veterans First" poster, showcasing their commitment to innovative treatments for veterans.

  • The old harmonica that was once a silent resident in a hope chest, a relic of a life lived before, now lays nestled in the hands of David Jones. Now, it is alive again, breathing melodies and memories, and a testament to resilience.

    A veteran wearing a blue shirt is passionately playing a harmonica, The setting appears warm and inviting, highlighting the joy of music.

  • Army Veteran Tommy Gwynn feels even better today than he did six years ago when he turned 100.

    Tommy Gwynn smiles with his VA health care team

  • More than 250 Veterans and their families, VA employees, and the community walked, rolled, and donated to support VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s (TVHS) Homeless Veteran Program during VA2K on Wednesday.

    Wearing VA2K shirts, volunteers encourage participants during VA2K at Clarksville VA Clinic on May 21, 2025.

  • Indianapolis, IN – At first glance, John Ortiz’s poem “Life is So Easy, But Living So Hard” seems like a thoughtful rhyme about the struggles of daily life, but in reality, it’s much more.

    Pictured in photo: Wearing a medal and a smile, Navy Veteran John Ortiz shares his personal journey through poetry at the NVCAF

  • Everything changes with a sudden rumble. A 6.5-magnitude earthquake shakes the area, causing devastating effects across western Tennessee. In its wake, catastrophic damage occurs to people and infrastructure in several states.

    VA Tennessee Healthcare System Emergency Medical Response Team members communicate important safety details before an exercise on May 14, 2025.