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Tennessee Chapter

Address:
95 White Bridge Road, Suite 209
Nashville, TN 37205

Phone, Fax, E-mail:
Office: 615.356.0444
Toll Free: 866.814.CCFA 
Fax: 615.356.0445
Email: tennessee@ccfa.org

 


SPECIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Get Your Tickets Now!

August 25, 2010

13th Annual Buds-N-Suds Music Festival!

Presented by The Big 98 Country


This year's concert will feature hot country artist Lee Brice, college favorite Stoney LaRue, with Sixwire and special guests Keith Anderson, Ira Dean and a special visual art performance by Rachel Kice! 

You never know who will show up and sing a song or two for this show!

Join us as we raise funds to find a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and enjoy some great music!

You don't want to miss the silent auction featuring music memorabilia, beach getaways, gift cards to some of the best local dining, spas, salons and other great items!

Tickets are on sale now for this unforgettable event! VIP Tickets available!

Click here to buy your tickets now! Check the Buds n Suds website for more details as they are announced!

Check out our new YouTube Channel!

Contact Michelle Chianese for more information, sponsorship opportunities and silent auction donations at 615-356-0444 x105 or mchianese@ccfa.org.

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CALENDAR/EVENTS
July 28, 2010 - November 13, 2010

Save the date!

Nashville Patient Education Program is coming!

November 13, 2010

Embassy Suites Nashville South

Keynote Speaker: Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc.

Dr. Farraye is the Clinical Director of the Section of Gastroenterology at Boston Medical Center and Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disorders. He is Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the Boston University School of Medicine and Lecturer in the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention at Harvard Medical School.

Lunchtime Presentation: Hope, Healing & Humor: Coming Out of the IBD Closet

Nicole Defenbaugh, Ph.D.

Dr. Defenbaugh is an Assistant Professor of performance and health in the Department of Communication Studies at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania.

More details and registration coming soon!

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Please note: All support group listings are subject to change. Please call the facilitator or chapter office to confirm the meeting date, time, and place. 

Keep up with your group's meeting dates and events! Check our calendar!

WE'RE GETTING TOGETHER...

All support meetings are casual and are held in a warm, welcoming, and safe atmosphere. The meetings are offered free of charge. People with IBD, their families, and their friends are encouraged to attend.

Want to help form a support group in your area? We need trained support group leaders throughout Tennessee, especially in: Athens, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Jackson, and the Tri-Cities areas.

Cookeville Area

2nd Tuesday of each month
Cookeville Regional Medical Center - Education Room #2
142 W. 5th St.
Cookeville, TN
6:00 -7:30pm

Facilitator

Mark Huffman
Email:
cookevilleCCFA@gmail.com
Phone: 931-303-7788


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Farragut Area

2nd Wednesday of each month
Parkwest Hospital -
Grubb Room 
932 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923
6:30 -7:30pm

Facilitator

Holly Blanc Moses
Email: cccet.holly@gmail.com


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Knoxville/East Tennessee Area

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Classroom A, Lobby Floor
2nd Tuesday of each month
6:30 -7:30pm

Facilitator

Mark Rose
Phone: 865-541-1156
Email:
mrose3@covhlth.com
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Knoxville/East Tennessee Area Pediatrics *GROUP ON HIATUS* SEEKING NEW FACILITATOR * PLEASE CONTACT CHAPTER OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION*

East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Koppel Plaza, Schmid Conference Room
3rd Tuesday of each month
6:30 -7:30pm


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Murfreesboro Area

Middle TN Medical Center
Doctor's Conference Room, Ground floor
3rd Monday of each month
6:00 -7:30pm

Facilitator

Jerry Visocky
Phone: 615-904-2200
Email:
thevisockys@bellsouth.net

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Nashville CC:Connect

(For 20's & 30 somethings)

Contact Ailish or Ben for meeting location.
3rd Tuesday of each month
6:30 -7:30pm

Facilitators

Ailish Garrett

Email: cc.connect.nash@gmail.com

Phone: 615-481-2963

Ben Young
Email:
gnashes01@yahoo.com

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Nashville/Middle Tennessee Area     

Green Hills Branch Library
3701 Benham Ave
2nd Monday of each month
6:00 -7:30pm

Facilitator 

Bob Ranallo  
Phone: 615-794-7294
Email: 
rarpar@comcast.net

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Nashville/Middle Tennessee Area Pediatrics   *GROUP MEETS SEPTEMBER TO MAY*

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Family Resources Center
2200 Children's Way, Suite 2125
3rd Tuesday of each month

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

Facilitators

Cathy Crowl 
Email:
CCrowl@ced9756.com

Cathy Rosenblum
Email:
CARosenblum@aol.com
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Memphis Area  

Germantown Community Library
1935 Exeter Road
Germantown, TN 38138
1st Tuesday of each month 
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.


Facilitators

Ronni Kirsch 
Phone: 901-755-2755
or 
Buddy Dunstan  
Phone: 901-375-4800

Together let's give Tennessee our best support!

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MORE INFORMATION

WANT TO HELP?

We are looking for VOLUNTEERS and INTERNS to help around our office with light administrative duties or to help with one of our many events. If you are interested, please call the chapter office at 866.814.CCFA.  


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CONTACT INFO

TENNESSEE CHAPTER
Serving all of Tennessee

95 White Bridge Road, Suite 209
Nashville, TN 37205
Office: 615.356.0444 
Toll Free: 866.814.CCFA
Fax: 615.356.0445
Email: tennessee@ccfa.org

Staff Members

Michelle J. Chianese - mchianese@ccfa.org     
Education & Support Manager

Christy S. Bell - cbell@ccfa.org   
Walk Manager

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