Fifth-grader Anthony White was among the first group of volunteers, from University School of Nashville, to begin painting the fence around the construction site of the new Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Groups interested in helping to paint the fence should contact Kathy Sigler Kohnhorst at 936-1234. Painting will continue through June 15. (photo by Dana Johnson)
Parents, children, families and friends are invited to take part in Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
The event begins at 4 p.m. on May 15, and will be held at the construction site for the new hospital, at lot 42, between Capers and Pierce avenues on the side that fronts the Page Campbell Heart Institute.
The ceremony will begin at approximately 4:20, with refreshments to follow.
Upon completion, the new 565,000-square-foot hospital will consist of nine floors and 206 inpatient beds as well as additional space for outpatient services.