Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition

Last Updated: 1/29/2013 5:18:15 PM

Nonprofit

Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition

Address

3939 Old Hickory Blvd

Old Hickory, TN 37138-
Davidson County

Primary Phone

(615) 377-8777

Primary Fax

(615) 541-1923

Web Site

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Contact Email

jami@tbcc.org

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CEO/Executive Director

Ms. Jami Wright Eller

Board Chair

Ms Michele Middleton

Board Chair Company Affiliation

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Board Members

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Year of Incorporation

1998

Former Names

Organization received a competitive grant from the community foundation in the past five years

Yes

Community Foundation Staff Conducted Site Visit when Developing Profile

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