Stories of Alive

A Symphony of Care and Compassion

Like a symphony, every moment of our journey is unique, filled with highs and lows that create a masterpiece. Read More

Why Nurses Are Choosing Alive: Heather’s Story

When Heather Lindley first entered the world of nursing nearly a decade ago, she had no idea that end-of-life care would be her calling. Heather’s connection to Alive began when she was still in nursing school and her grandmother became a patient at Alive’s in-patient center. Read More

Love in Every Moment: Honoring Alive’s Incredible Nurses

At Alive, hospice nurses do more than care for patients—they create lasting memories, foster peace, and bring light to some of life’s most difficult moments. As we celebrate Nurse Appreciation Week, we’re sharing a few powerful stories that capture the heart of what they do every day. Read More

Love on a Steep Hill

At Alive, nurses are more than caregivers—they are the heart of our mission and the steady hands that bring peace, dignity, and comfort during life’s most vulnerable moments. Read More

Honoring Veterans: A Star-Spangled Tradition at Alive

Recently, volunteers gathered to cut out the stars from some of Tennessee’s retired flags that were donated by local Boy Scout Troop #1108. The stars are included in the special welcome package that military veterans receive when entering Alive. Read More

Celebrating Excellence: Meet Anona Ayala, Our Latest Employee of the Quarter!

At Alive, we are fortunate to have a team of compassionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to serve our patients, families, and colleagues. This quarter, we are proud to recognize Anona Ayala, Dietary Cook, as our Employee of the Quarter! Read More

Join Us in Caring for Our Neighbors

Alive: Celebrating 50 Years in 2025

Next year marks a major milestone for Alive—50 years of caring for our neighbors! In 1975, local visionaries founded Alive Hospice to create a better way to care for the dying and their loved ones. Read More

Caring for Our Neighbors: George’s Legacy of Friendship and Love

At Alive, we believe in the power of community and the enduring strength of connection. George’s story is a beautiful testament to what it means to care for one another at life’s most vulnerable moments. Read More

Getting More Than You Give

Hospice care has always been a part of Corinne Lemoine’s life. Several of her family members have benefited from the end-of-life care that hospice can provide. So, when she decided she wanted to get involved in giving back to her community in Murfreesboro, a hospice organization seemed like an obvious choice – these caregivers had already done so much for her loved ones. Read More