At Thigpen Hearing Center, our mission is to provide the best hearing healthcare from the first hello.

Using best practices for testing, fitting, and programming hearing aids, we deliver superior results. We also help with tinnitus and hearing protection. Our patient-centered approach ensures we exceed your expectations.


Our Team


Sue Vavrock, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology, CCC-A/F-AAA

Dr. Vavrock's passion for helping others hear better began in childhood when her mother required surgery to improve her hearing. She earned a master's degree from Auburn University and a doctorate in audiology from A.T.

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Meaghan Hanson, Au.D.

Doctor of Audiology, CCC-A/F-AAA

Dr. Meaghan Hanson joined Thigpen Hearing Center in 2017. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Mississippi in 2013 and her doctorate in audiology from Auburn University in 2017.

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Shelby Smith

Audiology Assistant

Shelby joined Thigpen Hearing Center in 2021 as our audiology assistant. She is proficient in caring for our patients’ hearing aid needs as well as helping in the front and back office.

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Jennifer Sweazy

Office Manager

Jennifer joined the team in 2021 as our office manager. A native of Nashville, Jen earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

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Hannah Stephens

Patient Care Coordinator

Hannah is the smiling face you will see when you walk through the door at Thigpen Hearing Center.

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Madison Martin

Insurance Coordinator

Madison joined Thigpen Hearing Center in October of 2020 after having worked previously as a patient care coordinator in another audiology clinic.

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Our Founder


Patti Thigpen, Au.D. / Founder

Doctor of Audiology, CCC-A/F-AAA

Dr. Patti Thigpen, Founder, has been involved in hearing health care in the fields of speech and hearing sciences since 1980.

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Testimonials

Learn about how Thigpen Hearing Center has improved the lives of its patients through better hearing.

Hearing Aids

Thigpen Hearing Center provides variety of affordable hearing aid styles and sizes.

Hearing Loss

Learn about the different signs and types of hearing loss.