News and Events

This section contains information about recent and future Foundation news and events. A summary of news items is listed below. Articles with more detailed information can be selected by using the menu at the left of this page. The most recent events and future events are listed first.

Golf Tournament Fundraiser. Centennial Pediatrics in Nashville hosted a benefit golf tournament on Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Legends Vanderbilt Golf Club in Franklin, Tennessee – all to support the Tennessee Pediatric Society Foundation.

2008 TNAAP Awards. TNAAP’s Annual Awards were given at a fundraising event held on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Fisk University in Nashville.  A record crowd of over 150 people attended the awards reception where seven remarkable pediatricians were recognized for their demonstration of Excellence in Pediatrics.

2009 TNAAP Awards.Make plans to join us for TNAAP’s Annual Awards event to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009.  The reception will be from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in historic Jubilee Hall at Fisk University.  Last year, we had a record attendance of over 150 people. Invitations for the event will be mailed soon, and we expect to completely fill the room this year.  The event, which also serves as a fund raiser for the Tennessee Pediatric Society Foundation, is open to the public. Tickets are $25.00 per adult (children under 18 FREE).

Reception honoring Kevin Churchwell, MD. On July 2, 2008, Dr. Kevin Churchwell, chief executive officer of the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, was honored by the Foundation at a reception at the law offices of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis in Nashville.