The Tennessee Department of Health issued disciplinary actions against 34 healthcare professionals and establishments in Middle Tennessee during May 2025. These actions span multiple licensing boards and include violations ranging from expired licenses to serious misconduct affecting patient safety.
Overview of Violations
The disciplinary actions reveal concerning patterns in healthcare compliance across Middle Tennessee. License expiration violations were the most common, followed by continuing education failures and substance abuse issues. More serious violations included fraud, patient abuse, and controlled substance diversion.
Tennessee Massage Licensure Board
The massage therapy field saw significant enforcement activity, with nine cases across Middle Tennessee locations including Nashville, Antioch, Lebanon, and surrounding communities.
Antioch Area Violations
Cory Atkins (LMT 15133) faced serious misconduct charges after falsifying documents during the application process. The violation demonstrates a breach of professional integrity that undermines public trust. Atkins received a probationary sentence of at least two years and must complete a mandatory law and ethics course of minimum four hours.
Chatae Yvonne Coffee (LMT 5129) failed to obtain required continuing education, resulting in an agreed citation and $200 civil penalty. The licensee must submit proof of completed continuing education to maintain active status.
Nashville Metropolitan Area
Jared Huff (LMT 13825) operated on an expired license in Nashville, receiving an $850 civil penalty through an agreed citation. This violation represents a significant lapse in professional responsibility and regulatory compliance.
Jennifer Morris (LMT 10062) in Lebanon faced multiple serious violations including fraudulent advertising, willful negligence in practice, and employing unlicensed individuals to perform massage services. These violations constitute unethical conduct that endangers public safety. Morris received a license reprimand and substantial $2,200 civil penalty.
Northern Middle Tennessee
Kneading Together Massage and Wellness LLC (LME 4479) in White House operated on an expired establishment license, resulting in a significant $2,050 civil penalty. This business violation affects multiple practitioners and clients served by the establishment…