Welcome to Tennessee
The Arthritis Foundation, Southeast Region's Tennessee offices serve all 95 counties across the state and is actively working to reduce the unacceptable impact of arthritis on the lives of 1.2 million adults and nearly 6,000 children in our state. We look forward to serving you as we lead efforts to make the pain and limitations of this disease unacceptable.
Exercise & Education Programs
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Blount Memorial Wellness Center220 Associates Blvd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 980-7111
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
BRENTWOOD YMCA8207 CONCORD RD
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 373-0215
www.trythey.com/brentwood
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Brainard Recreational Center1010 N Moore Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 423-3600
www.chattanooga.gov
Upcoming
Events
2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Jackson
When: November 16, 2013Where: Pringles Park Stadium
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2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Franklin
When: December 07, 2013Where: The Square in Historic Downtown Franklin
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2013 Jingle Bell Run/Walk Memphis
When: December 14, 2013Where: Audubon Park
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Get In
Touch
Nashville, TN 37203
(615)254-6795 phone
(615)254-8316 fax
866-227-3850 toll free
Tennessee Arthritis News
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Juvenile arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting children, yet it often goes undetected or misdiagnosed when symptoms first appear. This July, Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, the Arthritis Foundation is focusing on increasing awareness of early signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis and resources available for families affected by the disease. read more
Arthritis Walk and MudBugs & Music Festival
2013 Middle Tennessee Arthritis Walk – New Location and Adds “Mudbugs & Music” event to the Festivities. Community Joins Together to Raise Funds for the Nation’s Leading Cause of Disability on June 1. read more
Arthritis Foundation Launches Public Awareness Campaign in Conjunction with Arthritis Month this May
The Faces of Arthritis campaign will feature public service ads focusing on the harsh realities of arthritis and dispelling the common stereotypes often associated with the disease. You can learn about arthritis "myths" and share your story. read more
Nashville Area Volunteer Chosen for National Osteoarthritis Alliance Leadership Group
January 29, 2013 – Nashville, TN – A local Arthritis Foundation volunteer has been chosen to represent the needs of adults with osteoarthritis on the Arthritis Foundation’s national Osteoarthritis Alliance Leadership Group (OAALG). Barbie Chadwick lives with osteoarthritis, and has become an active local advocate for arthritis awareness and research through her role as the Executive Director of Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation. read more
2012 Franklin Jingle Bell Run/Walk Largest Ever
Franklin, TN – 1/9/2013 – More than 1,300 participants lined up at the festive run and walk event on December 1st, raising nearly $82,000 for arthritis research, local programs and advocacy efforts. This year’s local Junior Honoree, fourteen-year-old Matthew Firkins, has struggled with the challenges of juvenile arthritis since he was five. His Team Firkins Fighters was both the highest fundraising team and largest team in the 2012 Franklin event, raising more than $3,600 with 83 team members. Ryan Chastain was the top finisher in the 5K run event with a time of 15:44. read more
