MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — Covenant Health will open a new $37 million outpatient facility in Morristown.
The new Morristown-Hamblen West will be located on Merchant’s Greene at the end of a new four-lane highway connecting Morristown to Exit 4 off Interstate 81.
Officials said the Health Facilities Commission approved the Certificate of Need for the hospital on February 24. Construction is expected to start this August and be complete by September 2022.
The proposed 50,000-square-foot facility will include a free-standing emergency department and diagnostic center as well as physician offices.
“We are very pleased to announce a new medical facility for our community,” said Gordon Lintz, president and chief administrative officer of Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. “With the continued growth of our community, we are expanding our services in a new, consumer-focused facility designed for more convenient access and efficient service. In addition to offering additional spacious emergency and diagnostic services, Morristown-Hamblen West also will expand our available physician office space, which will be an attractive feature for new physicians who are considering practicing in our area,” he added.
“Morristown has new industries, retail and education facilities, and a new community center coming soon. Healthcare is an important component of a growing community, and we are excited to be part of this thriving area and continue our tradition of providing excellent care for our patients,” Lintz said.
“An important part of our health system’s mission is ensuring we are providing excellent medical care in the communities we serve,” said Covenant Health President and CEO Jim VanderSteeg. “Morristown-Hamblen has been a trusted healthcare provider for many years, and we are proud to continue investing in this important community and serving our neighbors in Hamblen County.”