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Find everything you need to get ready for your arrival and visit to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.

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Victoria's Story: A Social Butterfly Deals with a rare cancer

The Social Butterfly and a Rare Cancer: Victoria's Story

Victoria was born full of life with a happy and outgoing disposition. That positive outlook would serve her well as she has battled a rare form of cancer known as Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) since birth. Learn more about this social butterfly here.

"When Victoria was first diagnosed, the thought of potential hospital stays, and outpatient visits was daunting," said her mother, Andrea, "However, our experience at Children’s Hospital has been one full of hope and support."

Read Victoria's Story
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To Whom Much is Given: Candace's Story

When Candance came into this world, she was blue and lifeless. Twelve years later, she is anything but.

Powell native Candace is like a lot of 12 year old girls. She’s into cheerleading and gymnastics; she loves photography and works on her middle school’s yearbook team. She even has a crush that makes her mom, Shemeka, roll her eyes. Unlike many of her classmates, though, Candace also lives with Down Syndrome.....

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Harper's Amazing Story of Survival

Amazing Survival and Amazing Recovery: Harper's Story

In the early hours of March 3, 2020, a category F4 tornado touched down outside of Cookeville, TN, leveling Chad and Jill's home and badly injuring their 1-year-old daughter, Harper. This plucky toddler survived with some help from East Tennessee Children's Hospital.

Several weeks in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), followed by extensive rehabilitation, continue to exceed the expectations of her recovery.

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Holston

A Courageous Battle With Cancer: Holston's Story

Holston's battle with cancer has stretched for more than 600 days. Although some days are harder than others, most days when Holston visits Children's Hospital, he brings a radiant smile and hilarious sense of humor.

"We are grateful every day for our nurses, doctors and friends at Children's Hospital," his mother, Mary Beth says. "It takes special people to choose this profession. And they really are super special to us."

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Ruby & Rachel: A Tale of Two Sisters

Ruby & Rachel: A Tale of Two Sisters

Most parents do not imagine scheduling a major surgery for their child. The Amanns found themselves doing just that – not once, but twice – as their daughters faced crippling diagnoses of scoliosis.

“Nothing prepares you for your child going into surgery,” says Angie Amanns. “But Children’s Hospital makes it better, no matter how major it is.”

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The Sky's the Limit: Jaxson's Story

The Sky's the Limit: Jaxson's Story

Jaxson is a remarkable boy battling a rare genetic disorder. From a long stay in the NICU to complex stomach surgeries in the OR to a bumped head that landed him in the ER, Jaxson has visited nearly every department at East Tennessee Children's Hospital.

"We will just be learning as we go, and we're going to let him write his own story," say Jaxson's parents. "We try not to put limitations and restrictions on him, and Children's Hospital has been 100% with us."

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Classes & Events

  • Nov
    26
    Tuesday
    Gala Among the Trees
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    East Tennessee Children's Hospital invites you to Gala Among the Trees presented by TennesSEED Erosion Control. Celebrate an elegant night among the trees to benefit Children's Hospital.
  • Nov
    27
    Wednesday
    East Tennessee Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees
    9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    East Tennessee Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees, Presented by Axle Logistics is the premiere East Tennessee community and family holiday tradition. It has been part of Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations for more than three decades.
  • Dec
    14
    Saturday
    Safe Sitter Classes (Ages 11-14)
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Learn correct babysitting techniques, emergency responses and how to use babysitting as a business.
  • Jan
    21
    Tuesday
    Basic Life Support (BLS) Course
    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    The American Heart Association's BLS course is designed for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR and basic life support skills.

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Tell Us Your Story

At Children's Hospital, your story is our story. Your child's health journey or connection with our care team could help us educate others about the important work we do everyday. Whether it's raising awareness or helping raised critical funds for life-saving equipment and programs, your story is a part of our story.

If you have a story from your time spent at Children's Hospital, please consider sharing it with us. Plus, you can hear from families like yours in the stories we've shared below.

If you have a story about your experience with Children's Hospital and would like to contact us directly, call us at (865) 541-8441.

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