The early bird definitely catches the worm at the fourth annual Native Plant Sale.

The Saint Thomas Chest Pain Network was recently recognized as a national finalist for the 20th annual Monroe E. Trout Premier Cares Award.

The fourth annual National Dress in Blue Day will be held in communities and offices across the country on Friday, March 2, 2012 as part of Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are promoting preparedness for families, individuals and businesses during Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week, Feb. 19 to Feb. 25, 2012.

The Welch-Hancock Duo, from Palo Alto, Calif., will perform a free concert on Monday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Brentwood United Methodist Church as part of the church's ongoing concert series.

On April 13 and August 17, Cheekwood will host the award-winning Highballs & Hydrangeas: gardens, music and cocktails for the contemporary crowd.

In a time of need, when children, men and women are hungry, without shelter, troubled or without hope, and many have lost their jobs or homes, The Temple - Congregation Ohabai Sholom recently renewed its pledge to help others, giving a financial boost to 12 charities in the Greater Nashville area.

Old Hollywood style will transform the Factory at Franklin's Liberty Hall into a vintage movie studio for the March 24 "Celebrate the Promise" dinner and dance with popular big band, The Kadillacs, benefitting Middle Tennessee's premier pregnancy, parenting and adoption services agency.

Spring is one of the best times to visit Cheekwood and take a front-row seat for the new season’s arrival. As the days warm in mid-March, waves of color begin to emerge across our grounds and gardens, starting with hyacinths, daffodils, and magnolias that soon give way to iris, dogwoods, and viburnums.

On Friday, Feb. 3, National Wear Red Day, Saint Thomas Heart at Baptist Hospital and Saint Thomas Heart at Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MTMC) provided red hats - instead of the normal pink and blue hats - to babies in the Baptist Hospital and MTMC nurseries to help raise awareness for heart disease in women.

When you have a passion for teaching and learning, you need a lot of energy to stand the test of time. Just ask Mary Ann Pangle, a familiar learning icon for most of her 81 years.

Cheekwood is thrilled to announce a $1 million endowment to fund a new Artist-in-Residence program to be named in honor of Martin Shallenberger as a gift from a private foundation.

The timeless appeal, importance and fun of gardening will be celebrated at the 23rd annual Nashville Lawn & Garden Show next month at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds.

If your dog or cat revels in non-stop attention, bring them out for a visit with the residents of Green Hills Health and Rehab Center. While your pet enjoys love from the residents, you can engage in wonderful conversation with the residents and hear stories of their past. Everyone’s day will be a bit brighter! You must bring a copy of your pet’s current vaccination record to leave on file with the center. Volunteers are needed on the fourth Saturday of every month from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m.

Cheekwood has much in store for its members and visitors in 2012, and anticipates a great year for both attendance and noteworthy exhibitions and events. As one of Nashville’s botanical and cultural treasures, the nonprofit organization makes a strategic effort to attract and create exhibitions that engage Nashvillians of all ages.