Alive News
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Alive Announces Death Doula Training Program in Partnership with IDLM
Alive is proud to announce a new educational offering: the Death/End-of-Life Doula Specialist Certification Program, developed in partnership with the International Doula Life Movement Institute (IDLM). Read More
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Celebrating CNA Week at Alive
Recently, we had the joy of celebrating CNA Week and recognizing the incredible Certified Nursing Assistants who are such an essential part of the care we provide every day. Read More
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Why I Give. And Why I’m More Excited About Alive Than Ever.
A letter from Claire Cowart Haltom, Alive Board Chair and Donor. The moment I mention my connection to Alive — at a dinner party, in a meeting, in passing conversation — something shifts. People pause. Their faces soften. And almost without fail, they share their own story: a mother cared for with extraordinary dignity, a husband whose final days were filled with peace, a family who could not have made it through that season without Alive by their side. Read More
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Help Alive Provide Compassion When It Matters Most
When a family receives the most devastating news imaginable, they should never have to face it alone. That is the promise Alive makes—and it is a promise made possible by the generosity of our community and the work of Alive's Child Life Specialist. Read More
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Alive & The Bluebird in the Boro Celebrates 10 Years of Music, Community, and Compassionate Care
Signature fundraiser has raised over $650,000 to support hospice patients and families in Rutherford County, where every dollar stays local. Read More
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Honoring Our Legacy, Building Our Future
It’s an exciting time at Alive as we not only celebrate our 50th anniversary, but also as we enter into a season marked by great momentum and growth. Our mission has always been to provide care that goes beyond the basics, and thanks to your support, that work continues to thrive and reach more patients across our state. Read More
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Celebrate 50 Years With Us!
This year, Alive is honored to celebrate a remarkable milestone — 50 years of serving Middle Tennessee with compassion, dignity, and connection. Since 1975, our mission has been rooted in one simple belief: no one should face the end of life alone. Read More
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Insights from the 2025 Tennessee Conference on Grief
Earlier this month, the Tennessee Conference on Grief 2025 brought together more than 200 grief professionals, social workers, counselors, and community members. It was a day dedicated to learning, collaboration, and connection. Read More
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Alive Celebrates 50 Years of Compassionate Care at Golden Gala Anniversary Event
Alive Hospice celebrated its upcoming 50th anniversary at its Golden Gala on November 4 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. More than 400 supporters gathered to honor the organization's legacy ahead of its official anniversary on November 14, raising over $1 million and counting. Read More
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Alive Names New Chief Nursing Officer
Alive concludes an extensive search with the selection of Dr. Karen Hyden, PhD, MSN/Ed, APN-BC, ACHPN, LC Pastoral Counselor, as Chief Nursing Officer. She brings over seventeen years of clinical experience and over seven years in executive leadership. Read More