WherePatient-CenteredCare Comes First
"The emergency room staff has such experience, there is nothing you can't come here for and be treated."
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Welcome to Nashville General Hospital: Here for good.
Nashville General Hospital is a steadfast symbol of hope- providing access to affordable, high quality healthcare for all.
We are the original community hospital in Nashville, now the healthcare capital of the United States. Even as Nashville’s growth has skyrocketed, the city is known for its friendly home-town feel, and we embody these same traits. Nashville General Hospital betters the overall health of the city with every patient we care for. We are integral to Nashville’s successful future. A truly great city takes care of its own – regardless of ability to pay.
As your trusted neighbor, Nashville General Hospital is your partner on the path to long term wellness. Our proven chronic care model is designed to keep people healthier at home and in their communities, reducing the amount of in-patient visits. Hope is just around the corner at our facility, which treats every patient—whether on-site for preventative care or a serious illness—with a level of compassion and professionalism that renews your faith in the hospital experience.
For generations, we have taken care of Nashvillians who otherwise would have fallen through the cracks. They continue to count on us, and we are counting on the entire city to help us keep faith with them. Together, we can continue to make Nashville a top city in the country with quality, patient-centered healthcare for all.
Awards and Recognitions
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Nationally Recognized Leapfrog Hospital Safety Guide Rating: “A” Fall 2019 -
Silver Level Recognition by the Commission on Cancer -
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology -
The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval® -
Nashville General Hospital Earns The Highest Recognition For Patient-Centered Care
NGH Culture
Combine the warmth, hospitality and relaxed atmosphere for which Nashville is renowned with a team of dedicated and caring health professionals and you have some idea of life at Nashville General Hospital. At General, we are family.
Our Mission
To improve the health and wellness of Nashville by providing equitable access to coordinated patient-centered care, supporting tomorrow's caregivers and translating science into clinical practice.
Our Vision
Leader in exceptional community healthcare;
"One neighbor at a time."
Our Values
1. Honesty and integrity in all we say and do.
2. Respect and dignity for all human kind.
3. Compassion to those we serve and to each other.
4. Accountability to society, our community and each other.
5. Teamwork to achieve our vision, mission and values.
We are Nashville’s hospital! I love being the first voice or person patients or visitors come in contact with either over the phone or in-person.
Tori, Front Desk
"I am proud to be a Registered Nurse at Nashville General...I feel like I am part of a family. We are a small hospital and it allows us to give more personalized quality care. I have a great purpose when I come to work everyday and I love that!"
