After a five-year hiatus, Ascension Saint Thomas will bring back the beloved Nashville fundraiser Rock the Cradle on Sept. 18, 2025. The event will feature music icon and three-time GRAMMY® Award winner Tim McGraw as the headliner. Proceeds will benefit the Beaman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum units at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown.
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown has delivered more babies than any other facility in Tennessee and remains committed to its mission of caring for newborns and mothers.
“Prioritizing maternal health and newborn care allows us to live our values and focus where we can make the greatest impact,” said Fahad Tahir, CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas. “Rock the Cradle celebrates this essential area of care and the people who make it possible.”
Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown leads the region in maternal health outcomes, outperforming national averages. The hospital prioritizes research and open dialogue about maternal health and the social factors that contribute to disparities in care.
Music industry veterans Connie Bradley and Troy Tomlinson launched Rock the Cradle in 2010 to raise critical funds for mothers and newborns in Middle Tennessee by leveraging Nashville’s country music influence. The event has raised more than $1.5 million since its inception.
Proceeds from this year’s event will help add neonatal intensive care unit beds and fund new rooms that allow mothers and babies to spend more time together during their hospital stay.
This year’s Rock the Cradle will take place at Nashville’s new venue, The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards. The evening will include a private concert by McGraw, a cocktail and dinner reception, and a live auction.
Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are now available. Visit rockthecradlenashville.org for more details and ways to get involved.
“We feel honored to provide nationally recognized, exceptional care to newborns and mothers before, during and after delivery,” said Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and West. “We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of the Nashville community.”
