Tennessee Donor Services

03/04/2026

Donor Heroes make the selfless decision to be a light of hope and healing to those waiting for lifesaving transplants every day.

We are honored to celebrate their heroic legacies.

Donor Tribute: Lilly Dimas

"My mother was my hero. She was a registered donor; however, she had a variety of illnesses, and the only thing of value to donate was tissue. I’m proud that she was able to donate that to someone in need. I pray that when I die, someone will be able to use some of my organs as well."

Give the gift of life. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

It's Extraordinary:One organ donor can save eight lives. One tissue donor can improve the lives of 75 or more individuals.

03/03/2026

March is National Social Work Month!

Join us in sending special thanks to the donation and transplantation social workers who help save lives and support donor families, living donors, recipients and their families. 💙💚

Your dedication, expertise and care do not go unnoticed, and we could not be more grateful for your hard work and support!

Leave a message of appreciation for our incredible social workers in the comments below!

03/02/2026

March marks the beginning of National Kidney Month!

More than 90,000 patients are waiting for a kidney transplant, making it the most needed organ on the transplant waiting list.

Join us as we raise awareness for this critical need by highlighting stories from kidney recipients, living donors and those still waiting for their transplant all month long.

One YES can make a tremendous impact. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

03/02/2026

02/27/2026

We had the pleasure of speaking to the South Pittsburg Rotary Club this week!

While we were there, we met several members who know one or more people who received a transplant or became a donor hero.

Marcheta Darnell, donor mother and Donate Life Ambassador, also joined us to share an inspiring story about her son Sam, who saved four lives as an organ donor. 💙💚

Thank you again to the South Pittsburg Rotary Club for the warm welcome!

It only takes a moment to make a lifesaving decision. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

02/27/2026

We could not be more grateful for all members of our Tennessee Donor Services Black Family Health Advisory Council as we work together to address health disparities in our communities!

Through open dialogue, education and collaboration, we’re identifying meaningful ways to build trust, share accurate information and empower more individuals in the Black community to consider registering as organ, eye and tissue donors.

Together, we can break down barriers, expand access to lifesaving transplants and create a healthier future for all. 💙💚

02/26/2026

more than 29,000 Black men, women and children are currently waiting for the Gift of Life?

The need for transplants is critical within Black communities, who experience disproportionately higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease that contribute to organ failure.

But it only takes one YES to give these patients hope for a second chance at life.

Help end the wait today. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

02/25/2026

Alert: Meet Brianna Garcia!

Brianna has been a Tissue Recovery Technician at DCI Donor Services for 10 months! She strives to help improve and extend the quality of life for others through the gift of donation each day.

Fun Fact: Brianna has two dogs whom she absolutely adores!

Let's give a round of applause for Brianna's dedication to saving and improving lives each day! 👏

02/24/2026

We recently had the privilege of speaking with HOSA students at McMinn Central High School about organ, eye and tissue donation!

In addition to learning about the donation process, students had the opportunity to hear a transplant story from Donate Life Ambassador and liver recipient Harry Dillon. 💙💚

Special thanks to HOSA instructor Jennifer Estes for the invitation and for her longtime advocacy for the gift of life!

Make the lifesaving decision today. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

02/24/2026

"I am a donor mom. I donated my son’s organs after he died from a traumatic brain injury he sustained in an automobile accident.

I had no knowledge of organ donation and transplantation prior to his death, but the organ procurement team nurse helped me through the process, and my son's organs improved the lives of several folks waiting, including an 11-year-old boy.

In addition to being a rainbow in someone’s cloud, meeting his heart recipient helped me through my grief process." – Carolyn Fletcher, honoring her son, Jerrell.

It only takes one decision to change lives forever. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.