TENNESSEE CHAPTER The Mission of the TN Chapter, ACS, is to improve the health of the people of Tennessee and the Southeastern Region of the United States by promoting the ethical practice of the art and science of surgery. The TN Chapter is dedicated to • the promotion of membership, • the provision of advocacy for surgeons and patients, • the education of surgeons and surgical residents, and • the ultimate improvement and measurement of patient care and safety. The Chapter provides a network for the Fellows of the State and serves as their liaison to the American College of Surgeons.