Clarksville, TN – Ascension Saint Thomas leaders, community officials, physicians and healthcare partners gathered Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new full-service hospital and integrated health campus in Clarksville, marking a major milestone in expanding healthcare access across Montgomery County and the surrounding region.
The $148.5 million project will anchor a 96-acre healthcare campus near the intersection of Highway 76 and Interstate 24 and is designed to meet the needs of one of the fastest-growing communities in Tennessee.
The new hospital will open with 44 inpatient beds and will be designed to expand to 132 beds as community needs grow. Initial services will include emergency care, inpatient surgery, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s health, neonatal intensive care, oncology and orthopaedics.
Additionally, the campus will include a comprehensive group of physicians and sub-specialtists, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, outpatient surgery, advanced imaging and specialty ambulatory care, making it easier to deliver coordinated, high-quality care close to home at every stage of life.
The integrated campus will include prominent physician groups and health system partners to elevate the access and infrastructure in the region, including: Tennessee Oncology, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, Howell Allen Clinic and a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital with Lifepoint Health. A collaborative public-private partnership with Montgomery County will bring a new state-of-the-art ambulance and EMS station to the campus, bringing enhanced emergency response and greater peace of mind to the community.
“This groundbreaking is a direct response to community leaders and physicians who championed a bolder future for local healthcare,” said Fahad Tahir, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas. “Together, we are answering that call by building a next-generation campus engineered to anticipate and evolve with this region’s rapid growth. This is our shared commitment to anchoring high-caliber medical excellence in the heart of Clarksville-Montgomery County for generations to come.”
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said the project reflects the city’s continued momentum and investment in quality-of-life services.
“Clarksville continues to grow at a remarkable pace, and projects like this are critical to supporting the needs of our residents,” Pitts said. “This new hospital will enhance access to healthcare services and strengthen the overall well-being of families throughout our community.”
Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden said the investment will play a significant role in supporting the region’s future growth and continuing to support country residents.
“This health campus is an important investment in the health and well-being of Montgomery County residents,” Golden said. “By expanding access to care close to home, we continue to meet the healthcare needs of the people and families who live and work in our community every day.”
The project is expected to create approximately 250 hospital jobs and generate an estimated annual economic impact of $316 million while supporting more than 1,300 direct and indirect jobs throughout the region.
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Ascension Saint Thomas has served the Clarksville community for generations, opening its first location within the community in 2005 and now operates 17 care locations throughout Montgomery County.
Construction is expected to begin immediately following the groundbreaking ceremony. Additional updates on construction timelines and future services will be announced as the project progresses.
About Ascension Saint Thomas
Ascension Saint Thomas is a faith-based, nonprofit health system with a 125-year history of delivering personalized care, with special attention to those most vulnerable. The system includes 18 hospitals and 320 sites of care across 45 counties in Tennessee, including affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and specialty facilities.
With more than 13,000 associates, Ascension Saint Thomas serves millions of patients annually. It is part of Ascension, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the U.S., with approximately 99,000 associates, 23,000 aligned providers, and 121 hospitals. In FY2024, Ascension provided $2.1 billion in care for those living in poverty and other community benefit programs.
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