Surgery for Larry Clift, 74, of Chattanooga, involves planting a small device in the brain of a Parkinson's Disease patient, and the patient must be awake during the procedure at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Former Tennessean editor Frank Sutherland.
Asst. Professor Dr. Donald Alcendor removes cells infected with the HIV virus from the liquid nitrogen where it is stored at Meharry Medical College. Meharry is continuing to make great strides in its AIDS research, which is unlike any other in the country.
JW Marriott construction is underway and will change the Nashville skyline.
Nashville restaurateur Miranda Whitcomb Pontes is opening the first of two planned Germantown restaurants, the first being Lulu.
Teresa Humphrey examines a tray used in DNA testing at the Orchid Cellmark laboratory. DNA testing has not only excluded men named as fathers, but has helped identify the biological dads.
Dr. Thomas Frist, Jr. founded HCA 50 years ago in 1968 with his father, Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Sr., and Jack C. Massey.
Debbie Adams' holds up an X-ray that shows the cancer in her breast. Her mastectomy isn't being covered by CoverTN because it was considered "outpatient" -- she spent 23 hours in the hospital instead of 24. She had to be back at work two weeks after the surgery.
President and Vice-Chancellor Reuben E. Brigety II is the first African American to serve in that post. Behind him is a portrait of one of the first vice-chancellors at The University of the South, Charles Todd Quintard who served from 1867-1872 in Sewanee, Tenn.
John McCormack is somewhat depressed as he waits for his first radiation treatment for lung cancer that has been recently discovered.
Columnist on innovation, Lora Stevenson.
Wearing goggles to protect her eyes, Paula Davis has a few small moles removed from her neck by Dr. Roosevelt Peebles, who is using a laser.
Dr. C. Chris Kao, secondary neurology surgeon, shows the instrument that is used to stimulate the neurons as they probe the brain to pinpoint areas to work on.
Phillis Crouch, 62, receives a breathing treatment at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, Tenn. Crouch, a cancer patient, said she is a strong supporter of Unity, a small rural hospital which is trying to survive in a state where many similar facilities have closed.
Kym Chabot and other technicians at Orchid Cellmark are involved in all types of DNA testing.
Mayor Megan Barry poses for a portrait as she celebrates her first year in office.
Dr. C. Chris Kao, secondary neurology surgeon, center, and others locate the best place to plant a small device in the brain of a Parkinson's disease patient, who must be awake during the procedure at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Owner Andy Mumma mixes a coffee drink at Barista Parlour coffee shop in East Nashville.
Dan Rather talks about Martin Luther King and covering the Civil Rights Movement.
A technician at Orchid Cellmark removes a grouping of DNA samples from a machine after being tested. DNA testing has not only excluded men named as fathers, but has helped identify the biological dads.
Tim Ozgener, president and Chief Executive Officer of Oz Arts was chosen as one of 18 people to watch in 2018. Ozenger was a former comedian before becoming a successful businessman.
The Shelby Avenue pedestrian bridge will be named for Tennessean Chairman Emeritus John Seigenthaler, who once talked a man out of jumping off of the bridge.
Woody Woodring has become the new CEO of SunTrust Bank in Nashville.
Soybeans are examined for their medical benefits.
Addiction Labs in Brentwood , TN is one of the only labs in the country testing for a broad range of synthetic opioids like Fentanyl.