The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Concussion Prevention Initiative are excited to host a FREE sports concussion seminar for community coaches, parents and school administrators in conjunction with Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center.

The details of the seminar are outlined below:

When: Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Where: University of Tennessee

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