The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission has approved two new hospitals for the city of Clarksville, one located in the Sango neighborhood, the other in North Clarksville. It opens up the opportunity for hospital competition for the first time ever in the Montgomery County area.
The commission meeting lasted more than four hours and attracted quite the crowd. Every seat inside the Tennessee Senate hearing room at the Cordell Hull Legislative Building was full, and dozens had to stand and watch.
Every elected official in attendance, despite their political party, advocated in favor of hospital expansion. “One hospital is not enough,” said State Rep. Ronnie Glynn (D-Clarksville)…