Twice Daily and Tri Star Energy Celebrate 25 Years of Supporting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Nashville-based convenience store retailer Twice Daily, owned and operated by Tri Star Energy, has a longstanding commitment to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Recently honored by the hospital, Twice Daily’s partnership, which began in 2000, has raised over $5 million for the hospital, including a recent donation of $450,000 presented at the 25th annual Twice Daily Golf Cup [1, 2].

A History of Partnership and Philanthropy

The relationship between Twice Daily and Monroe Carell began in 2000, coinciding with the founding of the Nashville-based company. By 2002, Tri Star Energy launched the annual Twice Daily Golf Cup, which quickly became a key fundraising event for the hospital [2]. This year’s Golf Cup resulted in a record donation of $450,000.

Over the years, Twice Daily has expanded its support through various initiatives, including in-store balloon campaigns, the sale of thermal cups and holiday cards featuring patient artwork, and participation in Miracle Jeans Day fundraisers [1]. In 2020, the company established the Tri Star Energy Chaplain Fund, providing 24/7 spiritual care for families navigating tricky times at the hospital [1].

Recent Developments and Continued Commitment

In April 2025, Twice Daily collaborated with Fund Recovery to install Nashville’s first naloxone vending machine in a convenience store, located at 1702 West End Ave. This initiative provides free, 24/7 access to life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication [1].

Recently, the hospital named its café the “Twice Daily Café” in recognition of the retailer’s dedication to pediatric healthcare in Middle Tennessee. This honor coincides with Tri Star Energy’s $2 million pledge over the next five years to support the Patient and Family-Centered Care Program [1].

Leadership Perspectives

“We’re incredibly thankful to Tri Star Energy and Twice Daily for 25 years of unwavering support,” said John Thomas, MD, FACS, FAAP, Chief of Staff for Monroe Carell [4]. “Their commitment through the Twice Daily Golf Cup continues to make a lasting impact on our patients and families, helping us expand access to care and advance our mission to improve children’s health.”

Steve Perry, COO of Tri Star Energy and a member of the Monroe Carell Advisory Board, emphasized the company’s dedication: “Tri Star Energy and Twice Daily are deeply committed to supporting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and its patients, and we’re humbled to host events like the Twice Daily Cup to reach latest milestones that directly impact our local community and our children” [4].