Hospitals in Tennessee
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Tennessee (TN).
Total Hospitals
127
Total Beds
19,800
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
2.8
Trauma Centers
12
Major Hospitals in Tennessee
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Tennessee, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | Teaching | 1,091 | ★★★★★ |
| Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | Memphis | Teaching | 791 | ★★★★☆ |
| UT Medical Center | Knoxville | Teaching | 581 | ★★★★☆ |
| Erlanger Medical Center | Chattanooga | Teaching | 579 | ★★★☆☆ |
| TriStar Centennial Medical Center | Nashville | General | 657 | ★★★★☆ |
Health Systems in Tennessee
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Tennessee.
Hospital Infrastructure in Tennessee
Tennessee operates 127 hospitals serving 6.9 million residents, with Nashville serving as one of the nation's most important healthcare industry hubs. Nashville is headquarters to HCA Healthcare (the nation's largest for-profit hospital chain), Community Health Systems, and Ardent Health Services, making it the de facto capital of the for-profit hospital industry. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the state's premier academic medical center and one of the top-ranked hospitals in the nation, serving as a Level I trauma center and regional referral center. Memphis is home to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the world-renowned pediatric cancer center that treats patients at no cost to families. Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis is also highly ranked. Ballad Health, formed from the merger of Mountain States Health Alliance and Wellmont Health System, dominates the Tri-Cities region in northeast Tennessee. The state borders eight other states, the most of any state, and its hospitals serve patients from across the region.
Hospitals in Neighboring States
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.