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The Clarksville Rundown: What’s behind competing Tennova, Ascension Saint Thomas hospital proposals? | PODCAST

Aug. 22, 2025 in News, Podcasts, The Clarksville Rundown, ZZZ APP TOP STORIES
The Clarksville Rundown: What’s behind competing Tennova, Ascension Saint Thomas hospital proposals? | PODCAST

The requested location for Tennova's satellite ER, directly north of its existing Sango ER, and just west and south of the approved Ascension Saint Thomas hospital campus. (Tennova, contributed) Photo: Clarksville Now


CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Was it strategy, opportunity or just coincidence that Tennova and Ascension Saint Thomas were trying to open hospitals next to one another? Whatever the cause, Tennova’s plan was rejected, adding to their recent losses. Also, what should be done to improve safety at Billy Dunlop Park, can someone give answers to flooded Clarksville residents, and who’s going to pay to save historic buildings?

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