Tennessee Donor Services

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

Rick Russo is just one of the 2,700 Tennesseans waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant. 💙💚

Read more about his story below.

It is an undesirable journey, but it’s Rick’s. It’s also one that’s shared by thousands of folks in our community, our state, our country, and even worldwide. https://tinyurl.com/bdds69u7

05/13/2026

Alert: Meet Jiranya Weatherford!

Jiranya has been a Tissue Recovery Assistant at Tennessee Donor Services for two years! She is proud to say she's part of a mission dedicated to saving lives.

Fun Fact: Jiranya is originally from Thailand and can cook a lot of amazing Thai food!

Let's give a round of applause for Jiranya's dedication to saving and improving lives each day! 👏

05/12/2026

Every heartbeat tells a story, and we're honored to share them on Connections!

On this segment, we're joined by Kristina Hudgins, a mother who was in the middle of raising her two children when she learned she would need a heart transplant to survive.

This episode of Connections is also available on your favorite podcast platforms!

05/12/2026

Paul spent his life shaping young minds as a high school history teacher. He was a true everyday hero.

In 2022, his legacy grew even stronger. As a donor hero, he gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation, impacting countless lives. 💙💚

Today, his wife Nancy carries that legacy forward as a passionate Donate Life Ambassador, inspiring others to say yes to donation wherever she goes.

Leave a lasting legacy. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

05/11/2026

Every heartbeat tells a story, and we're honored to share them on Connections!

On this segment, we're joined by Kristina Hudgins, a mother who was in the middle of raising her two children when she learned she would need a heart transplant to survive.

Don't miss this episode of Connections on Tuesday, May 12th, at 7 PM ET/6 PM CT on our page and on your favorite podcast platforms!

05/11/2026

Interested in starting a new career where you save lives each day? Join us at our upcoming Recruitment Mixer TOMORROW!

This is a great opportunity to connect with our leaders and colleagues to learn more about clinical career opportunities with DCI Donor Services, all in a relaxed atmosphere!

‼️EVENT DETAILS‼️
📅: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
🕔: 5-7 PM
📍: Luogo Restaurant, 211 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
📄: Email your resume in advance to careers@dcids.org

Reserve your spot now at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DACAB2DA2FAC25-60285586-clinical?useFullSite=true #/

05/11/2026

more than 41,000 women are currently waiting for lifesaving transplants, 86% of whom are waiting for a kidney?

Chronic kidney disease is more common in women and can result in unique challenges related to fertility, pregnancy and treatment.

YOU can make a difference as a donor.

Support the women in your life. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honor the strength, love and resilience of every mom whose life has been touched by organ, eye and tissue donation. 💐

From mothers who made the selfless decision to give the gift of life, to those who held onto hope, to those celebrating a second chance — your strength is powerful and inspiring.

Share the gift of love and life. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

05/08/2026

At just 15 years old, Aleya became a donor hero after a traumatic brain injury, saving three lives through the gift of organ donation.

Aleya was known for her determination and her belief that “resilience in adversity produces grit.” She lived to uplift others, a sentiment that continues to shine through the lives she saved.

Each day, we're reminded that her legacy is one of strength, hope and lasting impact.

Be a hero like Aleya. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeTN.org.

05/08/2026

Begin a career that makes the gift of life possible for thousands of patients waiting for lifesaving transplants. 💙💚

We are hiring for a variety of clinical, support and management roles for our teams in Tennessee, New Mexico and Northern California - start your lifechanging career today!

Explore our full list of open positions and apply at go.dcids.org/4cvzIyc