Nashville Heart Walk Archives

Heart Walk

Oct. 6, 2022—The money is still rolling in, but so far last Saturday’s Greater Nashville Heart Walk has raised more than $1.6 million in its fight against heart disease and stroke as well as provide funding for public and professional education and community service programs.

Nashville Heart Walk set for Nov. 6 at TSU

Oct. 28, 2021—Vanderbilt is proud to again serve as the presenting sponsor for the Greater Nashville Heart Walk, set for Nov. 6 on the campus of Tennessee State University.

Heart Walk 2020

Sep. 24, 2020—The money is still rolling in, but the Greater Nashville Heart Walk has already raised $1.3 million in its fight against heart disease and stroke as well as to provide funding for public and professional education and community service programs.

Greater Nashville Heart Walk to go virtual on Sept. 12

Sep. 2, 2020—Instead of drawing thousands of walkers to the Vanderbilt campus, the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Greater Nashville Heart Walk will take place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The money is still rolling in, but it appears that the Greater Nashville Heart Walk will raise close to $2 million in its fight against heart disease and stroke as well as provide funding for public and professional education and community service programs. The walk, held Sept. 14 on Vanderbilt’s campus, saw teams from VUMC (shown above) join more than 10,000 walkers from more than 140 companies. With $70,000 counted, Vanderbilt University Medical Center teams are near the projected fundraising goal of $75,000. Donations are still being accepted at NashvilleHeartWalk.org.

Heart Walk 2019

Sep. 19, 2019—This year's Greater Nashville Heart Walk will raise close to $2 million in its fight against heart disease and stroke as well as provide funding for public and professional education and community service programs.

Greater Nashville Heart Walk set for Sept. 15

Sep. 10, 2018—The Greater Nashville Heart Walk is set for Saturday, Sept. 15 on the Vanderbilt campus to raise money and awareness about cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Heart Walk 2017

Oct. 19, 2017—An estimated 8,000 participants enjoyed a sunny sky, warm temperature and live music during the 25th annual Greater Nashville Heart Walk on Saturday, Oct. 14.

2017 Greater Nashville Heart Walk takes place Oct. 14

Oct. 5, 2017—The 2017 Greater Nashville Heart Walk hits the Vanderbilt campus on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Greater Nashville Heart Walk set for Saturday, Oct. 14

Sep. 26, 2017—The 2017 Greater Nashville Heart Walk hits the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) campus on Saturday, Oct. 14.

2016 Greater Nashville Heart Walk

Oct. 20, 2016—The 2016 Greater Nashville Heart Walk drew 9,000 walkers to the VUMC campus Oct. 15.

Annual Heart Walk a special event for transplant patient

Oct. 6, 2016—On Aug. 4, 2014, Mary Thomas of Tullahoma biked 10 miles. Fourteen days later she received a life-saving heart transplant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Greater Nashville Heart Walk

Oct. 8, 2015—Overcast skies, misty rain and cool temperatures did not dampen the spirits of the 9,000 walkers who descended on Vanderbilt’s campus for the American Heart Association’s 2015 Greater Nashville Heart Walk, which was held Saturday, Oct. 3.