MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) – At 4:00 o’clock Friday afternoon (7/17/2026), the third floor of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital was buzzing—every chair filled, it was standing room only as community supporters gathered for the Blessing Ceremony marking the completion of the hospital’s newest obstetrics expansion.
Neonatologist Dr. Jason Parker opened the ceremony with reflections, scripture, and prayer, setting a warm tone for the special community event.
Turner Construction Company wrapped up the $37‑plus‑million project with major support from the Christy‑Houston Foundation, creating a modern, welcoming space designed for families beginning their stories in Rutherford County…