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

  • 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.

  • “Some call grief a journey. I call it a quest. Grief stuns us, and we quickly surrender to isolation, disbelief, and uncertainty. From that moment on, we’re on a search for help to survive and reassurance we’re not crazy.” - Alan D. Wolfelt, PH.D.

    Grief group for men

  • Three hundred to 400 Fort Campbell service members separate from the service every month.

    VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Miltary2VA services help service members transition from their service to VA health care.

  • Have you ever found yourself feeling unwell or injured, unsure of where to seek help? Or worried that your nearest urgent care facility might not be covered by your insurance? You're not alone—many of us have faced this dilemma.

    emergency vs. urgent care: what's the difference, graphic with clipboard