The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) is the voice of orthopaedic surgeons across our state—advocating for quality patient care, advancing professional standards, and supporting physicians in every stage of their careers. We are committed to strengthening orthopaedics through education, legislative advocacy, and community among Tennessee’s orthopaedic leaders.
Recent News
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society Partners with the Safe Stars Initiative to Advance Youth Sports Safety
The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) announced a new partnership with the Safe Stars Initiative, a statewide effort dedicated to elevating safety standards in youth sports leagues across Tennessee. This collaboration underscored a shared commitment to protecting young athletes through education, prevention, and proactive health policies. As part of the partnership, Dr. Eric Bowman, President of…
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society Names Dr. Eric N. Bowman President and Announces 2026–2027 Board of Trustees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Orthopaedic Society (TOS) has named Eric N. Bowman, MD as its new president to serve through 2026. Eric Bowman, MD, TOS President Dr. Bowman is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He specializes in the operative and nonoperative treatment of shoulder,…
2026 TMA’s
Day on the Hill
MARCH 3, 2026
Capitol Hill, Nashville, TN
Doctors’ Day on the Hill is TMA’s annual policy briefing and lobby day in Nashville that connects physicians directly with lawmakers so they can advocate for their patients and discuss major issues affecting the medical profession in Tennessee.