Seacrest Studio Archives

Patients Jayden Bailey, 13, Aaliyah Broome, 13, and Daisy Deal, 12, asked questions of NASA astronaut Kiell Lindgren, MD, during the call.

Young patients connect with International Space Station

Aug. 31, 2022—For six minutes on Aug. 24, patients of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt went out of this world — or at least their voices did — to connect with the International Space Station.

A star-filled visit

Aug. 25, 2022—Country music singer Keith Urban, and wife, actress and producer Nicole Kidman, recently visited with patients inside Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Happy anniversary, Seacrest Studio

Mar. 17, 2021—Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is celebrating five years of providing programing for pediatric patients on March 17.

Nashville lights up the night to support Children’s Hospital

Nov. 18, 2020—Nashville, surrounding communities and businesses once again said “good night” and lit up the night skies Nov. 17 in support of patients, families and health care workers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and across Tennessee. Just as the pandemic has altered many aspects of life, the second annual Night Lights for Monroe...

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently held a birthday party for its new facility dog, Squid. The party in Seacrest Studio was livestreamed to patients and featured Squid performing a few tricks and, of course, birthday cake, which he received from his handler, Leslie Grissim.

Happy Birthday, Squid

Nov. 11, 2020—Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt recently held a birthday party for its new facility dog, Squid.

‘The Call’ will let Children’s Hospital patients talk to astronauts on space station

Mar. 11, 2020—Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is about to be out of this world. The Children’s Hospital school program has been chosen as one of only nine schools across the country to talk with astronauts aboard the International Space Station as it passes over Tennessee.

Internet sensation Doug the Pug, who recently starred in a Super Bowl commercial, visited patients and families in Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Known for his funny costumes and adventures, the Nashville dog’s videos and photos have been viewed by millions on social media. Shown here, patient John Hawkingberry III, 13, accompanied by his mother, Melissa, pets Doug, being held by his owner, Leslie Moser.

Doug the Pug visits

Feb. 27, 2020—Internet sensation Doug the Pug, who recently starred in a Super Bowl commercial, visited patients and families in Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Braiden Williams, 15, meets country and gospel artist Randy Travis during a recent visit to Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Country icon Randy Travis pays a visit

Feb. 20, 2020—Randy Travis recently paid a visit to Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Andrew Whitaker, a patient at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, holds the check for the 15th annual River of Hope Radiothon. The Children’s Miracle Network Hospital event raised $136,552 for the hospital. Shown in Seacrest Studio, from left, are Robyn Fomusa, promotions director, Kerri Arnold, Miss Tennessee, Champ, Jonathan Shuford, program director, and Savannah Grimm, on-air host.

Radiothon results

Dec. 19, 2019—The 15th annual River of Hope Radiothon event raised $136,552 for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Children’s book author Gloria Churchwell, center, shared the story of her newest picture book, “Follow Chester!,” during her recent visit to Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. She was joined by daughter, Alexandria Churchwell, and Byard Huggins, a local composer and producer, during a promotional tour of the book that highlights the story of Dr. Chester Pierce, the first African American to play collegiate football in the South.

Following Chester

Oct. 24, 2019—Children’s book author Gloria Churchwell shared the story of her newest picture book, “Follow Chester!,” during her recent visit to Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Butterfly effect

Sep. 5, 2019—Isaac Corbin, 8, works on his butterfly painting during a session with Nashville-based artist Rob Hendon, who recently visited Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Sgt. Noah Galloway, a fitness expert and motivational speaker, interacts with patients during a visit to Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

Faces of courage

May. 30, 2019—Sgt. Noah Galloway, a fitness expert and motivational speaker, interacts with patients during a visit to Seacrest Studio at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.