HearTN - Franklin

Dr. Elizabeth Welch received her doctorate from Salus University. She has been in private practice since the mid 1990’s and has owned HearTN since 2009. Dr. Elizabeth is thrilled to be part of HearTN and is grateful for the opportunity to share her passion for helping people in Middle and Southeast Tennessee and in Northwest Georgia. She also founded and runs a non-profit organization, Hearing Connections, which helps make hearing health care more affordable. Dr. Elizabeth and her husband, Keith, have three daughters (and a new son-in-law which Keith is grateful for some added testosterone). They are active with their church and enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Rachel Tuberville, a Nashville native, has been with the practice for over 15 years. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. With her knowledge and compassionate personality for individuals with hearing impairment, Dr. Tuberville continues serving the residents of Middle Tennessee from our Franklin location. She and her husband have three children, Evy, Colten, and Ella Kate. You might catch them around town running from one sporting event to another!

Dr. Kelsey Haldeman grew up with a hearing loss and started wearing hearing aids when she was 18. When it came time for choosing a major, she wasn’t sure which route to go. Since she had seen an audiologist many times during her childhood, she started taking audiology intro courses at Middle Tennessee State University. The rest is history! She earned her Bachelor’s of Science at MTSU in 2013. Dr. Haldeman joined HearTN in 2016 as a student. She loved the practice so much she never left! She began practicing in 2017 after earning her Doctor of Audiology degree from Auburn University.  She won’t hold it against you if you are a Bama fan – football strangely enough isn’t her thing. Rather, you might find her at a local dance studio reliving her past as a hip hop dancer in college. She loves dancing in the kitchen with her husband Max, son Jack, and her beloved Goldendoodle Sophie AKA “The Pup.”

Dr. Erica Thayer was raised in Knoxville, TN and attended University of Tennessee - Knoxville for both her undergraduate degree and doctorate in Audiology. Go Big Orange! She moved to Nolensville in 2013 and began working at HearTN in the Franklin location. Dr. Thayer and her husband have 3 children: Calvin, Addie, and Rosemary. She and her daughter Addie both have hearing loss and wear hearing aids. Her own personal experiences with hearing loss give her a unique understanding and compassion for her patients.

Dr. Kacey Jumper received her Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Mississippi and doctoral degree from the University of Memphis. Dr. Jumper takes pride in providing compassionate and personalized care to her patients. She enjoys running, fly fishing, and cheering on the Ole Miss rebels! She lives in Franklin with her husband, Colton and bernedoodle, Gus. She and Colton enjoy spending time with their church community in Nashville.