World-Class Care
Starts Close to Home

Better Health for Middle Tennessee advocates for local access, smart policy, and a thriving healthcare community — so every neighbor gets the care they deserve without leaving home to find it.

3 MILLION+

MIDDLE TENNESSEE RESIDENTS

225,000+

RESIDENTS ADDED SINCE 2020

#1

FASTEST GROWING REGION IN TN

What We’re Fighting For

Middle Tennessee is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country.
Our healthcare infrastructure must keep pace — and that requires advocacy across three interconnected fronts.

Keep Care Local

Middle Tennessee residents deserve access to world-class care without leaving their communities. As Middle Tennessee’s population has grown by nearly 10% since2020, keeping healthcare close to home isn't just a convenience — it's a matter of life and death.

  • Every 10-kilometer increase in travel distance to a hospital is associated with a 1% increase in mortality.

  • Advanced imaging, innovative surgical platforms, and next-generation diagnostics should be available locally.

  • CON reform removes bureaucratic barriers so providers can meet growing community demand.

  • Stronger local infrastructure reduces strain on hospitals across the entire state.

Shape Smarter Policy

The future of healthcare access in Middle Tennessee depends on the decisions being made now. We are actively engaged at the state and local levels — advocating for policies that protect every corner of
our community, including rural areas that are too
often left behind.

  • CON reform unlocks nearly $207 million in federal funding through the Trump Administration's Rural Health Transformation Program.

  • Targeted investments to expand rural care access, modernize facilities, and strengthen emergency services.

  • Committed to remaining a voice in the legislative process at every level.

Build a Healthier Community

We have built healthy communities in Middle Tennessee—but our work is never done. A growing network of hospitals and providers is the foundation for long-term community wellness.

  • Major health systems including Vanderbilt Health, HCA Healthcare, Ascension Saint Thomas, Maury Regional and Highpoint Health are investing in expandingaccess to care in Middle Tennessee.

  • New freestanding emergency rooms bring 24/7 care closer to where people live and work.

  • Prevention programs like community grocery access reduce chronic disease and long-term healthcare costs.

  • Strengthening Workforce development and medical education programs will help develop the talent Middle Tennessee needs to deliver care for years to come.

"When disaster strikes, timely access to care saves lives. Our goal is to make sure that care is always right here — for today's neighbors and the generations to come."

BETTER HEALTH FOR MIDDLE TENNESSEE

A Historic Step Forward for
Tennessee Healthcare

In 2026, Tennessee repealed its certificate of need laws — removing government barriers that had long insulated providers from competition and limited access to care. Better Health for Middle Tennessee is proud to have supported this reform, and the results are already being felt across the state.

  • in federal rural health funding unlocked by CON reform

  • New providers can now enter local markets, filling gaps in access and driving down costs

  • Faster access to care when and where patients need it — without the bureaucratic delay

WHO WE ARE

A Community Voice for Better Health

Better Health for Middle Tennessee is a community advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that residents of Williamson County and the surrounding region have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare — now and for generations to come.

We believe that healthcare decisions affecting our neighbors should be made with transparency, accountability, and a commitment to the long-term health of every community — urban, suburban, and rural alike.

GET INVOLVED

Join the Effort

Whether you're a patient, a provider, a policymaker, or simply a neighbor who cares about the future of healthcare in Middle Tennessee — there's a place for you in this conversation.