As part of NFL Alumni’s “GEAR UP, Tennessee!” and ”GEAR UP Against Shingles” campaigns, NFL Alumni’s Tennessee Chapter is hosting a GEAR UP for Fall Health and Wellness Fair with St. Luke CME Church, Meharry Medical College, and the Tennessee (TN) CEAL Program. The event will offer attendees free health and dental screenings, health information booths, and free vaccines including shingles (for adults aged 50+), flu, and COVID-19. Music, food, games, and other activities will be available for the entire family. In addition, former Tennessee Titans and other NFL players will be available to sign autographs, take photos with fans, and offer important information about staying healthy. This event is in support of NFL Alumni’s partnerships with the Tennessee Department of Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

NFL Alumni Tennessee Chapter, St. Luke CME Church, Meharry Medical College, and the TN CEAL Program. The following participants will be available for interviews:

• Al Smith, NFL Alumni Tennessee President, Former All-Pro Houston Oilers Linebacker
• Brad Hopkins, NFL Alumni Ambassador, Former All-Pro Tennessee Titans Tackle
• Derrick Mason, NFL Alumni Ambassador, Former All-Pro Tennessee Titans Wide Receiver
• Warren Moon, NFL Alumni Ambassador, Former All-Pro Houston Oilers Quarterback, Tennessee Titans Ring of Honor, and Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame
• Donald Alcendor, Associate Professor, Meharry Medical College and Director of Research, Tennessee CEAL Program

Reverend Daryl A. Ballard, II, Assistant to the Pastor, St. Luke CME Church  

Saturday, September 23, 2023

1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CT 

St. Luke CME Church

2008 Ed Temple Blvd.,  

Nashville, TN 37208