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The Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development (TCWD) focuses on improving the health of Tennesseans by guiding healthcare workforce development.

Learn more at www.tncwd.com. TCWD is a division of the Tennessee Hospital Association. Are you a Clinician? We "Connect Clinicians with Communities" in rural Tennessee. Our mission is to maximize access to primary care in rural and underserved areas of Tennessee.

01/20/2026

There’s still time to apply for our new Volunteer Incentive Program! Practice sites can apply through January 31 for the opportunity to earn $2,000. View full eligibility criteria and apply at bit.ly/TCWDVIP.

12/23/2025

Happy holidays from TCWD! We’re incredibly grateful for all who support our mission of strengthening Tennessee's healthcare workforce. Wishing everyone a joyful, restful, and well-deserved holiday season. 🎄💙

12/22/2025

We’re excited to introduce our new Volunteer Incentive Program! Practice sites with 500 or more volunteer hours in 2025 can earn $2,000. Applications open January 1, 2026. Learn more bit.ly/TCWDVIP

12/16/2025

Starting January 12, 2026, Tennessee high school seniors who are pursuing a degree or certification in a healthcare field after graduation are invited to apply for our Health Sciences Achievement Award!

Apply at bit.ly/HealthSciencesAward

12/11/2025

We wrapped up the year in West Tennessee! UT Martin gave us the opportunity to bring our career Discovery Summit to students in the western part of the state.

Thank you to the organizations that showed students just how inspiring healthcare can be!

Area Health Education Center – West TN
Baptist Health Sciences University - School of Nursing, College of Health Professions, and Office of Admissions
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City
Concorde Career College - Memphis, Tennessee
Church Health
Freed-Hardeman University
Jackson State Community College (JSCC)
University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing
Tennessee HOSA - Future Health Professionals

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12/10/2025

A major highlight of our year was taking the career Discovery Summit to middle and high school students across East Tennessee!

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make it happen and to all the organizations who showed students the many exciting possibilities in healthcare.

Roane State Community College
Tennessee HOSA
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Covenant Health of East Tennessee
Bryan College Clara Ward School of Nursing
East TN Pharmacy Services Guardian Pharmacy Services
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
ETSU Quillen College of Medicine
ETSU College of Nursing
ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
The Free Medical Clinic

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12/09/2025

As we look back on 2025, we're incredibly grateful for the partnerships that helped us bring the magic of healthcare to students across Middle Tennessee at our inaugural career Discovery Summit.

Thank you everyone who shared their healthcare opportunities and expertise!
Ascension Saint Thomas
Austin Peay State University
Belmont University
Belmont University - Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing
Belmont University - College of Pharmacy
Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine
Bryan College Clara Ward School of Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Cumberland University

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12/03/2025

Meharry Medical College is hiring a behaviorial health counselor! If you are passionate about behavioral health and looking for the next step in your career, learn more here https://www.tncwd.com/practice-sites/job-board?cnSelected=43225514-fba3-4dad-9913-794422000254

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡 We are thankful for healthcare professionals who bring vital care to communities across the state. Your dedication and compassion make a lasting impact in the lives of Tennesseans every day.

11/20/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day! Thank you to the rural hospitals and healthcare teams who keep communities strong across Tennessee.

11/19/2025

We’re still buzzing with excitement from our first ever West Tennessee Discovery Summit this past weekend! Thank you to everyone who participated. We want to extend a very special thanks to University of Tennessee at Martin and Tennessee HOSA for making this event possible.

We’re thrilled to have had over 100 students, parents, and teachers and 23 community partners join us, and over 30 healthcare careers and 16 counties represented!

Our Community Engagement Manager, Sarah Kane, would like to share:
“Thank you to UT Martin, TN HOSA, and all our academic and healthcare partners who helped make the West Tennessee Discovery Summit such an engaging and meaningful day for students. Because of your willingness to show up, share your expertise, and create hands-on experiences, students from across the region had the chance to discover new career pathways and connect with professionals who truly care about their future. Your partnership makes a real difference, and I am genuinely grateful for the work we’re doing together to strengthen Tennessee’s healthcare workforce.”

Area Health Education Center - West TN
Baptist Health Sciences University- School of Nursing, College of Health Professions, and Office of Admissions
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City
Concorde Career College - Memphis, Tennessee
Church Health
Freed-Hardeman University
Jackson State Community College (JSCC)
University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing
Tennessee Board of Regents
Tennessee Department of Health

11/12/2025

Our West Tennesseee Discovery Summit is in just three days! Be sure to spread the word about this event to students interested in a future healthcare career!

The Discovery Summit on Saturday, November 15 at University of Tennessee at Martinis a unique opportunity for students to gain a deeper understanding of the possibilities that a future in healthcare can offer. Students will have a chance to meet healthcare professionals, tour high-tech simulation labs, and more! Register here: bit.ly/WestTNSummit.

EVENT DETAILS
-UT Martin-Elam Center, Martin, TN
-Saturday, Nov. 15 | 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CT
-FREE event sponsored by Tennessee HOSA

We're excited to share that UT Martin will be providing a campus tour immediately following the event. Sign up for the tour here: https://tcwd.jotform.com/253085997834070

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5201 Virginia Way
Brentwood, TN
37027

Website

http://tncwd.com/

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