UT Lifestar

05/29/2026

We would LOVE to see you at the UT LIFESTAR, Emergency and Trauma Symposium this year! This event is open to all individuals working in the pre-hospital and hospital fields, providing an opportunity for skill enhancement. Please register here:
https://www.utmedical.org/ut-lifestar-emergency-trauma-symposium

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the reason we have the freedoms we live with every day.

At UT LIFESTAR, many of our own crew members and staff are veterans who have continued their commitment to service long after their military careers ended. We are incredibly proud to work alongside them and grateful for the experience, leadership, and sacrifice they bring to our team and communities every day.

As we care for patients across East Tennessee, we pause today to remember those who never made it home.
We remember them. We honor them. 🚁

05/18/2026

Happy EMS Week to all of our incredible crews and EMS partners!

This year’s EMS Week theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” perfectly reflects what this profession is all about. Every launch, every patient interaction, and every mission takes teamwork. From dispatchers and first responders to bedside staff and flight crews, all working toward the same goal of providing the best possible care for our patients.

Happy EMS Week! ⚕️🧡

05/13/2026

A huge thank you to Claiborne EMS, Claiborne County 911 and South Claiborne Volunteer Fire Department for the teamwork and professionalism on today’s call. Strong partnerships and seamless coordination make all the difference when minutes matter.

135UT may not currently be the familiar orange and white, but it’s still the same great crews you know and trust taking care of our communities every day. But don’t worry, the orange and white will be back soon!

Proud to work alongside dedicated providers who always put patients first. 🚁

Thank you Asst.Chief Jay Redmon for the picture today. We set up a landing zone for Lifestar 1 at midway elementary school this afternoon.

05/11/2026

We are so grateful to have such wonderful EMS partners! 🚁🧡🚑

Every call is a team effort. Ground crews and flight crews working together with one mission: serving our community when it matters most. 🚑

🚁: UT Lifestar
📸: R. Hodge, AEMT

04/27/2026

Today, we recognize the skill, precision, and dedication of our UT LIFESTAR pilots.

Every launch, every landing, and every decision made in the air plays a critical role in delivering life‑saving care when it matters most. Their unwavering commitment, calm under pressure, and seamless teamwork make a difference for patients and crews—every single day.

Thank you to our pilots for keeping us moving forward and helping us reach those who need us most.

Happy National Pilot Day!

04/25/2026

Rainy days call for puppy cuddles… and honestly, we’re not mad about it 🧡🖤

04/23/2026

☀️ Yes!!! We love our EMS partners! 🚑 🤝 🚁

Blue skies & teamwork 💪🏻

🚁: UT Lifestar
📸: Paramedic Supervisor G. Abels

04/15/2026

Thank you to NPS and Blount County for coordinating a safe landing zone for LIFESTAR 3 to reach a patient along the Townsend pathway. Strong partnerships make critical care possible. 🚁