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Vanderbilt Children's After-Hours clinics in Mt. Juliet, Smyrna and Spring Hill will close permanently July 3. We look forward to serving your family's needs at our other locations.

Our Mascot, Champ

Champ, Children's Hospital's Mascot

When you visit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt you may see a six-foot tall plush dog wearing a red and white striped shirt. That is our floppy-eared mascot, Champ. He visits our patients and visitors, keeping their spirits up and often delivering special gifts.

If you see Champ around the hospital or at a special community event, give him a hug and get your photo taken with him.

Champ facts

  • Height: 6 ft.
  • Weight: Underneath that big, fuzzy fur coat, very healthy!
  • Occupation: Safety advocate and dance instructor
  • Hero: Clifford
  • Best Friends: Children's Hospital patients
  • Favorite Food: Veggie-flavored dog bones
  • Favorite Place: Children's Hospital
  • Favorite Songs: Who Let the Dogs Out? and BINGO
  • Favorite Movies: The Secret Life of Pets
  • Favorite TV Show: Paw Patrol
  • Favorite Color: Red
  • Favorite Sport: Ultimate Frisbee and red rover
  • Resides: 2200 Children's Way, Nashville, Tennessee