#SaveKramerDavis

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Kramer Davis Health will be closing on September 26, 2025. Despite our best efforts, the cost of sustaining operations has exceeded available resources. We know that individuals with IDD already face far too many barriers in accessing healthcare, and we are deeply saddened this adds to those challenges. For so many families in Tennessee, Kramer Davis is more than a clinic — it’s a place where patients are truly understood, respected, and cared for.

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Kramer Davis is not just a healthcare provider. It’s a trusted partner, a safe place, and a voice for those who are often unheard. As we close, families across Tennessee will lose critical care they cannot replace.

Kramer Davis Health has always been more than a clinic — it’s a place where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are seen, heard, and cared for with dignity. Though our doors are closing, our belief in this mission remains, and we are grateful to all who stood with us to #SaveKramerDavis.

Here you’ll find resources, updates, and simple actions you can take to make a difference. Every voice matters, and every step brings us closer to protecting the care our community deserves. Together, we can #SaveKramerDavis.

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Your Voice Matters

Share Your Story

Why this matters: Videos from our community keep the impact of Kramer Davis Health visible and powerful. As our clinic closes, your story can highlight the urgent need for healthcare access for individuals with IDD and their families across Tennessee. Every 15–30 second story makes a difference.

How to submit your video:

  1. Record a 15–30 second video on your phone.
  2. Answer the question: How has Kramer Davis impacted your life, and what does this closure mean for you?
  3. Post your video on your social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X).
  4. Tag @KramerDavisHealth and use the hashtag #SaveKramerDavis so we can see and share it.
  5. Encourage friends and family to do the same.

Tips for Effective Advocacy

Why it matters: Calls, emails, and posts are tracked — your story keeps attention on the urgent need for healthcare access for individuals with IDD.

How to Advocate Effectively

  • Call your representative’s office — every call is logged.
  • Write or email — personal stories carry the most weight.
  • Post on social media and tag officials or reporters.
  • Encourage friends, family, and support groups to join in.
  • Share your personal story — why Kramer Davis mattered to you, and why IDD healthcare must remain a priority.
  • Be specific: ask leaders to support funding and policies that expand access to IDD healthcare in Tennessee.
  • Reach out at all levels — state, federal, and local.
  • Follow up if you don’t hear back.
  • Use media — every post, call, or article keeps attention on this issue.

Contact Local Government & Media

Why this matters: Direct outreach to leaders and news outlets creates visibility and builds public support for better funding and policies that strengthen healthcare access for individuals with IDD.

Governor Bill Lee

Local Media — share your story with:

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Sample Messages You Can Use

Why this matters: You don’t need to start from scratch. Use these templates to share your story with officials, media, and online — keeping attention on the urgent need for IDD healthcare across Tennessee.

Social Media Post Template

Families across Tennessee depend on specialized IDD care. With the closure of Kramer Davis Health, we are losing critical healthcare access. Please ask @govbilllee and your local representatives to support stronger funding and policies that protect IDD healthcare. #SaveKramerDavis #IDDHealth

Email/Letter Template

Subject: Protect Healthcare Access for Individuals with IDD in Tennessee

Dear Governor Bill Lee,

I am [Name], a [patient/family member/caregiver] from [City/Town], Tennessee. I depended on the compassionate and accessible care provided by Kramer Davis Health for [brief personal detail].

Now that the clinic has closed, families like mine — especially those with intellectual and developmental disabilities — face even greater barriers to essential services. I respectfully ask you to prioritize funding and policies that ensure people with IDD continue to receive the specialized care they deserve.

Thank you for standing with families in Tennessee.
Sincerely,
[Name]
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Phone/Voicemail Template

Hello, my name is [Name] from [City/Town], Tennessee. I’m calling because the closure of Kramer Davis Health has left families like mine — especially those with intellectual or developmental disabilities — without essential care. Please support funding and policies that expand IDD healthcare access in our state.

Tennessee Senate Members

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In The News

Coverage of Our Fight

We’re grateful to our community and the media for helping raise awareness about the urgent need for IDD healthcare. Explore recent coverage below:

National Council on Severe Autism – Article
Leisa’s Story – Article
NewsChannel 5 – Video & Article
WSMV4 – Article & Video
9/3 Webinar

Webinar Recap & Resources

Our September 3rd webinar shared important updates on the challenges facing Kramer Davis Health, what closure means for families with IDD across Tennessee, and the broader need for sustainable solutions. If you missed it, you can catch up here.

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Stay Connected & Keep Advocating

Do you know someone who cares about protecting access to healthcare for individuals with IDD? Invite them to stay connected with us. By joining, they’ll receive updates, find ways to continue advocating, and help amplify the ongoing call to #SaveKramerDavis.

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Compassionate dentist in hijab comforts autistic patient using a weighted blanket for a sensory-friendly dental experience.
Young man with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) proudly shows off his t-shirt to caregivers, fostering confidence and self-expression in a supportive healthcare environment.
Two therapists assist a patient with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a walking exercise down the hallway, using therapy tools to encourage mobility, coordination, and engagement.
Smiling mother and her son with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) wave goodbye after a comprehensive healthcare visit at specialized clinic.
A father sits beside his daughter, who uses a wheelchair, as they await her physical therapy appointment.

From the Heart of
Kramer Davis

Serving this community has been our greatest honor. We are profoundly grateful to the patients, families, and partners who trusted us with their care. We remain steadfast in our belief that every person with IDD deserves to be visible, heard, and empowered.

On behalf of all of us at Kramer Davis, we are deeply sorry for the difficulty and disruption this may cause. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives and your care.

Kramer Davis Health

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