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Whether you’re living with a brain injury, supporting someone you love, working in the field, or looking for a way to make a difference, you belong here.
Approximately 1.4 million Tennesseans live with an acquired brain injury. Behind that number are individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals looking for answers, resources, connection, and support.
Through the Brain Injury Association of America’s Tennessee Chapter (BIAA-TN), you can find resources, connect with others, learn about advocacy and education, and become part of a growing community working toward a stronger future for people affected by brain injury. Wherever you are on the journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
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Luminary of the Year
Celebrate Leadership. Help Advance the Mission.
You’re invited to be part of BIAA-TN’s signature fundraising event, Luminary of the Year.
It’s an evening that brings the Tennessee brain injury community together for connection, inspiration, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
There are many ways to take part. You can become a Fundraising Champion Candidate, sponsor the event, attend, or show your support.
Get Involved with Luminary of the Year.
Connect With the Tennessee Chapter
Have a question or looking for a place to start? Meet the people helping connect Tennesseeans with information, resources, education, and support.
Meet the Tennessee Executive Director
Stacy Mulder joined the Brain Injury Association of America – Tennessee Chapter (BIAA-TN) as Executive Director in June 2025. She leads statewide efforts to advance brain injury awareness, education, advocacy, fundraising, community engagement, and support services while strengthening partnerships that improve outcomes for Tennesseans affected by brain injury. Get in touch: smulder@biausa.org | (615) 988-9638
Meet the TBI Service Coordinators
Service Coordinator Areas and Counties
| Nashville area counties (BLUE on the map above): Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Robertson, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, Wilson Contact: Carolina Valdez-Rios | cvaldesrios@biausa.org | (615) 551-8960 |
| Upper Cumberland area counties (GREEN on the map above): Cannon, Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Fentress, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Roane, Smith, Van Buren, Warren, White Contact: Samantha Bales | sbales@biausa.org | (931) 271-8660 |
| South Central area counties (ORANGE on the map above): Bedford, Coffee, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Rutherford, Wayne Contact: Heather Henderson | hhenderson@biausa.org | (931) 271-8560 |
If you live in an area outside of Middle Tennessee, there is a service coordinator for your area. Call the TBI line at 1-800-882-0611 or click here to find your service coordinator.
If you have a brain injury from an internal cause like a stroke or anoxia, call our National Brain Injury Information Center for free resources and referrals: 1-800-444-6443.
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About BIAA-TN
The Brain Injury Association of America’s Tennessee Chapter is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by brain injury throughout Tennessee.
As part of the Brain Injury Association of America, BIAA-TN advances education, awareness, advocacy, research, treatment, and support while helping build a stronger, more connected brain injury community across the state.
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1511
Brentwood, TN 37024
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