Tennessee Memory Disorders Foundation
Care for our community.
Mentors for the future.
Our mission is to provide support for comprehensive community care for those with cognitive disorders and neurodegenerative dementias and to mentor students and professionals to become future leaders in dementia care.
- 2017Founded as Genesis Neuroscience Clinic
- 2020Became a board-governed non-profit
- 9,000+Patients treated since opening
- 501(c)(3)Federal tax ID 85-1051195
Our history
From one clinic to a community mission.
- 2017
Founded
Dr. Monica K. Crane founded the Genesis Neuroscience Clinic to diagnose and treat memory disorders.
- 2020
Became a non-profit
The clinic became a board governed non-profit, now known as Tennessee Memory Disorders Foundation.
- Today
9,000+ patients
Since opening, the clinic has treated over 9,000 patients, and it is set apart by its vision to address the dementia care crisis and provide hope to patients and their families through its progressive treatments and initiatives.
Our initiatives
What the foundation does.
TMDF supports Health Initiatives and Educational Empowerment through six areas of work. Figures are from our 2025 Year of Impact.
Advancing early detection & precise diagnosis
Specialty memory evaluation at our Knoxville clinic.
Our servicesLeading regional clinical trials for Alzheimer’s and related diseases
100+ patients in clinical trials in 2025.
Clinical trialsDriving statewide public health change
1,843 physicians in TN provided with a dementia care curriculum created through TMDF Public Health Initiatives.
Empowering future healthcare professionals
48 student interns trained and engaged in meaningful patient interaction in 2025.
Internship programStrengthening caregiver support and family resources
150 caregivers served through support group, and 60 patients and families served in post-diagnosis workshops.
Patient & family resourcesProviding hope and reducing stigma to the greater community
10 patient scholarships awarded in 2025, plus community events throughout the year.
TMDF eventsRead the full 2025 annual impact report (opens in a new tab)
Awards and recognitions
Recognized for our work.
- 2024
John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy
Professional Award – Dr. Monica Crane
- 2022
Change Awards Nominee
Small Agency Leadership in Equity & Inclusion Award
- 2019
Zeta Phi Beta Woman to Woman Award
For Business and Entrepreneurship
- 2017
UT Medical Center Brain and Spine Institute Honor
Dedication and Contribution to the care of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients and their Families
- 2017
Leadership Knoxville Certificate of Achievement
In Recognition of Exceptional Leadership and Devoted Service to the Community
Thank you for being tireless! We recognize how much energy and time you invest in our community. Your work is vital to support individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. Your dedication to improving the lives of those impacted by these diseases is truly inspiring.
Leadership
Board of Directors
The volunteer board that governs the Tennessee Memory Disorders Foundation.
Erin Burns Freeman
Chair
Stephanie Taylor
Vice Chair
Sheri Hagood
Secretary
Tommy Siler
Treasurer
Monica Crane
Founder & Medical Director
Dale Amburn
Member
A.D. Baxter
Member
Mary Lyn Cappiello
Member
Jeremy Cook
Member
Heather Haley
Member
Linda Johnson
Member
Cheryl Massingale
Member
Cheryl Rice
Member
Lori Stryer
Member
With gratitude
Our foundation donors.
Thank you to the families, friends, and organizations whose generosity makes our work possible.
Diamond
- From the Neel Family in Honor of Dr. C. Warren Neel
- Anonymous Donor
Platinum
- Farrow Sisters
- Scott and Gini Batey
- William Mahlow
- Paul Taylor
- Lee and Hilda Murray
Gold
- Dr. John Dougherty
- Terry Tucker
- Dr. Charles Buffington
- Stacey Roettger
- Allen Family
- Jack and Pamela McGuire
- Andrew and Tracy Scruggs
- Jerry Faerber
- Laurie Brock
- Honor of Dr. John Erpenbach
Silver
- Leland Haack
- Loretta Haack
- Weigel’s
- Wesley Outreach
- Honor of Barbara Kelly
- Duzan Family
- Dr. John McGuire
- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aylor
- William Shell
- Page and Coffey Charitable Fund
Events
Fundraising with a purpose.
TMDF really puts the “fun” in fundraising, and offers events that have something for everyone! Whether you are a Vols fan, a golf enthusiast or just want to give, we can help you participate with a purpose!
- Apr 28
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Egwani Farms Golf Course
Raised over $45,000 to further our mission of compassionate dementia care and community support.
Held in 2026 - May 9
Kendra Scott Shine Bright, Do Good for Mother’s Day
Held in 2026 - Aug
Fall Into Orange
Held in 2026 - Oct
Raise a Paddle for TMDF
Held in 2026
Newsletter
News from TMDF.
June 2026
Summer Newsletter
In this issue:
- Hope on the horizon: clinical research update
- Our 2nd annual golf tournament was a great success
- Congratulations to our graduates
- Team updates
- 2025–2026 clinical research donors
Read the newsletter
Get involved
Help us change the future of dementia care.
We are grateful that all of our overhead and operational expenses are covered by our insured patients. All of our donations are tax deductible and go directly towards funding patient care and internship programs.