Tennessee News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jun 4, 2026 - A Tennessee state Senator is meeting with rural mayors to prepare communities eligible to apply for Rural Health Transformation Funds (RHTP). Describes eligible and ineligible activities for RHTP funding.
Source: UC Now
May 11, 2026 - The Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, formerly known as East Tennessee Children's Hospital, is expanding pediatric care, particularly in rural communities. The hospital serves about 20 counties in the region, and its new pediatric residency program will begin in summer 2027.
Source: Knox News
Apr 22, 2026 - Summarizes the Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence Innovation and Practice Conference where statewide and grant recipients leaders discussed health disparities and programs tackling those disparities.
Source: UTHSC News