Stories
Read about what's happening in our VA Tennessee Valley health care community.
Spreading the Warmth this Holiday Season
Nurses from Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) are collecting donations to support the basic needs of Veterans this winter called Project Warmth.
Operation Turkey Drop
The surprise cold weather of late October could not slow down or stop the staff from the Homeless Veteran Program, part of VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), from delivering more than 500 turkeys and sides to Veterans and their families.
Swinging past obstacles
Tiger Woods once said, “I smile at obstacles.” Sometimes obstacles are what Veterans face each day whether in life or on the golf course.
Your VA ID Card: Why It's Vital and How to Maintain It
As a Veteran receiving health care, one of the most crucial assets you possess is your VA ID card. It's imperative to understand why maintaining and updating your VA ID card is essential and how you can ensure it remains functional.
TVHS Staff Physician Dr. Alvin Powers Receives the Top VA Award in Research
Dr. Alvin C. Powers, a Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Staff Physician, earned the prestigious William S. Middleton Award, which recognizes outstanding scientific contributions and achievements in biomedical and bio-behavioral research relevant to the health care of Veterans.
"I own every moment"
Murfreesboro, TN native and Audiologist for Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), Dr. Erika Knox, was awarded the National Veterans Health Administration Own the Moment Award in September 2023.
Sober Life Rocks
Veterans in a residential rehabilitation program find solace in painting rocks that illustrate their addiction success stories, transforming their treatment facility into a gallery of resilience.
"You are motivating me to keep going"
On Sept. 13, 2023, Melvin Gatewood was named the recipient of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Peer Support Specialist Award.
One Veteran’s Journey to Achieve and Never Give Up
If the past few years have taught Army Veteran Charles McReynolds anything, it’s to surround yourself with positive people and never give up.
Veteran-Only Hiring Fair: What you need to know
Calling all Veterans! This is your chance to join the best VA in the nation. We're hiring police officers, social workers, and more to work at the Nashville VA Medical Center and Clarksville VA Clinic.