Stories of Alive

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

Embracing Nature: Our Annual Duck Walk Tradition

Every year at Alive, we are graced by the presence of a special visitor – a momma duck who chooses our Murfreesboro residence courtyard as a nesting spot for her family. Read More

Working at Alive is more than a career; it’s a calling.

Our teams are always looking for ways to make those in our care as comfortable as possible. Social worker Camy Byrn is known by her co-workers as a resource-finding expert who goes above and beyond to make our patients' lives a little easier. Read More

Found in Translation

Vanderbilt Student Supports Spanish Speaking Families with Compassion…and Snacks! Read More

Alive Winter Newsletter 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, I reflect on the many ways in which the community has come together in support of Alive. This year presented new challenges for Alive as we considered how to strengthen our organization and grow the many ways we serve families throughout Middle Tennessee. Read More