The inaugural class of the Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame

The Tennessee Health Care Hall of Fame was created this year by Belmont University and the McWhorter Society with support from the Nashville Health Care Council as founding partner. The body serves to honor the health care pioneers, innovators and practitioners who have helped make Tennessee a major player in the nation's health care sector.

The inaugural class of eight -- whose achievements span more than a collective 100 years of medical and corporate accomplishments -- was selected by a 12-member committee. For more information about the process and how to nominate someone for the 2016 class, visit tnhealthcarehall.com.%{[embed type="image" id="569a4cb6bc88278a5d00c699"/>}%Committed physician, savvy businessman