About Nashville General Hospital Foundation

In 1977, Nashville General Hospital at Meharry founded the Friends in General charity to raise funds for baby blankets and support patient care services. In July 2016, this charity evolved into the Nashville General Hospital Foundation to align more closely with the hospital’s overarching mission. This transformation underscores our commitment to providing patient-centered care, supporting future caregivers, and integrating scientific advancements into clinical practice.

Mission

Elevate, Inspire, and Nurture a Healthier Nashville.

Elevate health through patient care, education, and research

Inspire engagement to support health.

Nurture meaningful relationships to advance better health for all.

Vision

Empowering all Nashvillians to reach new heights of health, creating a vibrant community where wellness thrives and individuals flourish.

Values

Compassion to those we serve and to each other.
Honesty and integrity in all we say and do.
Accountability to our community, to society, and to each other.
Respect and dignity for all humankind.
Teamwork to achieve our vision, mission and values.

Leadership

Nashville Healthcare Foundation is led by a dedicated board of community leaders and staff members, drawing support from a network of local businesses, foundations, and grateful patients and families. Together, we’re working towards the vision of a healthier Nashville for all.

Nashville General Hospital Foundation Board

Woods Wellborn, Chair
Tene Franklin, Vice Chair
Lyn Plantinga, Secretary
Glenn Bradley, Treasurer
Wm Courtney Fullum
Enoch Fuzz
James J Green
Ellyn Jansen
Kim Looney
Kathy Pennington
Ryan Rothrock
Jessica Williams

Nashville General Hospital Foundation Staff

Jennifer Balog
Foundation Executive Director
jennifer.balog@nashvilleha.org

Kate Haygood
Annual Giving Manager
kate.haygood@nashvilleha.org

Olympia Williams
Development Operations Coordinator
olympia.williams@nashvilleha.org

Contact Us

1818 Albion Street Nashville, TN 37208 | 615-341-4431