Epidemiologist
Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Tiah Grimes is a public health professional with experience in epidemiology and mental health initiatives. In 2022, she joined the Tennessee Department of Health as an Epidemiologist for TDH's Surveillance Systems and Informatics Program. In 2024, she joined TDH's MHFA team as an Epidemiologist, serving in a Program Manager role to date. Tiah is dual-certified as a Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid instructor and holds additional certifications from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in community-specific modules, including Rural Communities, Public Safety Personnel, Fire and EMS, and Veteran Families.
As Co-Founder of the Murfreesboro Rescue Mission (MRM), Tiah conducts independent research to inform program development. Her expertise includes collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data on shelter operations, client demographics, and service utilization, as well as implementing systems for client management and data tracking.
Tiah is the wife of MRM's Founder and Executive Director, Ed Grimes. Together, they have two children, Kaylee (an RN) and Kyle (Alpha Company 1st SRGT, JROTC), Company 1st Sargent at Rockvale). She is passionate about promoting holistic well-being, driven by compassion, civility, and a commitment to human dignity.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MDT