Ascension Saint Thomas will break ground on June 16 for a new full-service hospital and health campus in Clarksville, according to a May 5 announcement. The event is scheduled at the future site near Highway 76 and Interstate 24, with health system leaders, local officials, physicians, and community partners expected to attend.
The $148.5 million facility will anchor a 96-acre integrated healthcare campus that brings together physician partners as well as organizations such as Tennessee Oncology, Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, Ascension Saint Thomas Heart, Howell Allen Clinic, and Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services. The hospital will open with 44 inpatient beds and offer emergency care, inpatient surgery, cardiology services, women’s health including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), among other services.
In addition to these core offerings, the planned campus includes an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, outpatient surgery center, advanced imaging capabilities and specialty ambulatory care. These additions are intended to make it easier for residents of Montgomery County and surrounding areas to access coordinated healthcare throughout their lives.
The project is expected to create about 250 jobs locally. It expands Ascension Saint Thomas’ existing presence in Clarksville from its current network of fourteen care locations across the community.
“This new hospital and health campus is a direct response to what we’ve heard from the Clarksville community: a need for more accessible, high-quality care close to home,” said Fahad Tahir, president and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas. “As one of the fastest-growing regions in Tennessee, this community deserves expanded access to care. This new hospital and health campus will bring comprehensive services closer and strengthen care coordination across the region.”
Joe Pitts, mayor of Clarksville said: “This new hospital strengthens our infrastructure and supports the growing needs of our residents. The new Ascension Saint Thomas hospital will ensure families in Clarksville have access to critical healthcare services close to where they live and work.”
Wes Golden, mayor of Montgomery County added: “This hospital and health campus reflects the partnership we have had with Ascension Saint Thomas in our shared commitment to build a stronger healthier future for Montgomery County. As our community continues to grow this investment ensures we are meeting that growth with high-quality care expanded access and long-term support for the families who call this region home.”
Construction firms involved include Turner Construction Company along with ESa architects; Governors Land & Title; local construction trades are also expected be engaged as work moves forward.
Construction is set to begin after groundbreaking; further details on project timeline or additional service offerings are anticipated as development progresses.