After a five-year hiatus, Ascension Saint Thomas, a faith-based, non-profit health system in Middle Tennessee, will bring back the beloved Nashville fundraiser Rock the Cradle, presented by Trinetix 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 Hospital.
As a non-profit, 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, President & 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. Beyond providing clinical care, the hospital remains committed to an 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.
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 feature an intimate performance by McGraw, filled with unforgettable music, shared joy, and a powerful sense of community.
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.”
The event is presented by Trinetix, with generous support from: Beaman Family Foundation, Cromwell Media, Beaman Toyota, CoreCivic Foundation, First Horizon, Jarrard Inc, Dana and David Curtis, Crown Bakeries, Avenue T Hospitality Group, InfoWorks, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Charlie Grey Events, Turner, Onsite Women's Health, and Argent Trust. At the heart of Rock the Cradle, is the enduring legacy of co-founder Connie Bradley, a pioneering force in Nashville’s music industry through her decades of leadership at ASCAP. Her vision for Rock the Cradle continues to inspire Nashville to come together in music and support.
