Since 1957, the Nathan W. Dougherty Award has been presented by the Tickle College of Engineering in recognition of engineers who have brought honor and distinction to the college through their achievements or who have made significant contributions to the engineering profession in Tennessee through their professional activities. Recipients of the Nathan W. Dougherty Award have established themselves as pioneering…
Trinity is pleased to announce three new board members for 2022: Dr. Tasheema Fair, Neil Goodson, and Anne Sprouse. Dr. Fair is a board-certified OB/GYN, author, and serves as LTC in the United States Army Reserves. Neil is a principal and advisor at Proffitt & Goodson, Inc., an independent investment advisory firm in Knoxville. Anne has retired, having served 19…
Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee hosted the 2021 Silver Lamp Awards on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at The Foundry. This year, Trinity recognized 21 healthcare professionals who received a Silver Lamp Award for continuing education during the 2021 calendar year. Each of the 12 hospitals in our area selects up to two individuals who exemplify outstanding leadership and dedication…
On Thursday, October 21st, the Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee awarded over $900,000 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations. These grants are the result of a year-long effort to stimulate projects related to Trinity’s mission of improving the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of East Tennessee. From 96 proposals submitted in April, 11 large and 9 small Phase I…
Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee planned to host the 2020 Silver Lamp Awards on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at The Foundry. Due to the increased COVID cases in our area and the growing concerns from the medical community, this event was canceled. However, Trinity honored 24 healthcare professionals who received a Silver Lamp Award for continuing education during the…
Chronic homelessness has become a topic of conversation nationwide, and Knoxville is not immune. However, finding a solution to this growing problem is complicated and will take the cooperation of community and government leaders, businesses, and non-profits. Solutions must be practical but offer the homeless within our community dignity and compassion. It is hard for most of us to imagine…
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley’s (BGCTNV) mission is to provide a safe and positive environment for the kids to learn, have fun, and develop supportive relationships. This organization has stepped up to the plate to ensure this is a reality. In March, BGCTNV started a Teens program at Vine Middle School to provide a safe environment…
Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee awarded 20 area organizations more than $220,000 in grants for this year’s Trinity Health Foundation Phase I awards. These grants will be used to plan community health-related projects that will compete for Phase II implementation grants later this year. More than ninety-five proposals were received from regional nonprofits and were ranked on impact and…
Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee began ten years ago to extend the healing ministry of Jesus to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our community. We have stewarded resources donated by a generation of givers that supported our predecessor organizations: the Mercy Health Partners Foundation, St. Mary’s Health System, and the Baptist Health System of East Tennessee. Trinity…
Trinity is pleased to announce five new board members for 2021: Jerry Bodie, Reico Hopewell, Jordan Mollenhour, Laurens Tullock, and Lisa Wagoner. Jerry is the Executive Vice President and COO of White Realty & Services Corporation. Reico is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Mend House Sober Living Community for Men and the founder and owner of Hopewell A&D…
